This webinar explores the Federal Government’s proposed 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts and why it could be one of the most significant tax changes affecting private groups in recent decades. Hosted by Melbourne Partner Yina Tang, the session features Partner Alexis Kokkinos, a leading voice in the consultation process with Treasury and the ATO. […]
Key points Aged care costs are changing and families need to understand the financial impact. New rules affect how fees are calculated, including changes to Refundable Accommodation Deposits and means-tested contributions. Decisions about the family home and accommodation funding can have broader consequences. Choices such as selling, renting or retaining the home can affect cash […]
Key points Consignment arrangements and bill-and-hold arrangements are accounted for under AASB 15 Careful consideration of these types of arrangements are required as they impact the timing of recognition of revenue Applying AASB 15 often involves significant judgement, and entities should seek expert advice for complex or unique circumstances Many inventory-based businesses enter into consignment […]
Customers today expect more than ever before. Faster service, higher quality, greater value and increasingly personalised experiences have become the new benchmark. At the same time, many businesses are looking to AI, automation and technology investment to help meet these demands while protecting margins and maintaining service standards. In this webinar, Partner Chris Hanna (Adelaide) […]
Treasury recently released exposure draft legislation containing further amendments to the Government’s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms. These reforms introduced a fundamentally new framework for taxing capital gains, including complex transitional rules for assets held before 1 July 2027. The exposure draft seeks to address a range of technical, integrity and implementation issues […]
Key points Rising customer expectations are putting pressure on pharmacies to look beyond sales and profit, using a broader scorecard of customer, operational and financial KPIs. Customer growth, script volume and repeat visits are important indicators of whether a pharmacy is meeting expectations around convenience, trust and value. Higher customer spend is often driven by […]
Pitcher Partners’ latest Deal Pulse report highlights a steady Queensland M&A market that is ‘Thinking big’, with 120 announced transactions in the first half of 2026 and a record $11.1 billion in disclosed deal value – the largest first half since the inception of our Deal Pulse publication. Large-cap transactions drove the headline result, while […]
In this podcast episode, Pitcher Partners Melbourne Partner Mark Harrison shares his insights on how businesses should choose and manage their sales and distribution channels as they grow. Mark discusses the full range of channels available today, how to align them with your brand and messaging, and outlines practical considerations for business owners looking to […]
Australian middle market businesses are under sustained pressure as the operating landscape and customer expectations continue to evolve, and by extension so are their finance leaders. The finance function is being asked to do more than ever before – provide timely reporting, support strategic decisions, manage risk, improve systems, interpret data and help leaders respond to a more complex operating environment. At the same time, […]
Australian businesses say they have never been more prepared for AI. The question is whether their customers would agree. Pitcher Partners’ latest Business Radar found 73 per cent feel fairly or fully ready to respond to industry shifts driven by generative AI, up sharply from 51 per cent less than a year ago. On paper, […]
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