Path to partnership – Adam Irwin
Adam’s journey to becoming the Managing Partner of Pitcher Partners Sydney is far from the conventional path.
The Copilot crossroads: what businesses need to know
Businesses considering Copilot for potential productivity gains should factor that cost is a significant challenge.
Update on the proposed $3m super balance tax
The new tax is still subject to legislative passage with a stated commencement of 1 July 2025. It will mean a tax of 15% to the proportion of ‘earnings’ above $3m at the end of a financial year. For individuals with large super balances it’s wise to start considering management strategies
Updates on significant Victorian property tax changes
The draft legislation introducing significant Victorian property tax changes was amended within the last week to introduce further changes. Read about these here.
Is that a 4 or a 9? Digitising paper records is not as easy as it seems
New legislation recently introduced to the Parliament will allow stronger penalties, greater fines, and even jail time for employers found to have deliberately underpaid their workers, but this will come on top of already strong rules in many states designed to crack down on poor payment practices.
What do the new US Beneficial Ownership Reporting rules mean for Australian business owners ?
In response to an increased global focus on corporate transparency and exchange of information, effective 1 January of 2024 US businesses are now required to provide beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the US treasury department, via the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Navigating the challenges and opportunities of 60-day dispensing
The introduction of 60-day dispensing in community pharmacies provides both opportunities and challenges. Patients may benefit from increased convenience and adherence, but pharmacies face difficulties to maintain historical service levels.
Charitable Committee report 2022-23: Pitcher Partners Melbourne
Pitcher Partners Melbourne is so proud to share its fifth annual Charitable Committee report, detailing the firm’s collective efforts to support the community.
Why business remains optimistic despite economic headwinds
Consumer sentiment remains in the doldrums, yet the latest feedback from the mid-market business community is that they remain broadly optimistic for the future. Newly updated ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer sentiment data shows 53% of respondents say their family is worse off now than they were 12 months ago, while just 8% are anticipating ‘good times’ […]
Foreign investment in residential land property and projects in Australia
A particular interest is Treasury’s quarterly data on the value of foreign investment in Australia which varies significantly when comparing approved commercial investments and approved residential real estate investments.