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, […]
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is proposing changes to Tier 2 (Simplified Disclosure) financial statements: ED 341 was issued for comment in June 2026, with comments due to the AASB by 24 August 2026. The changes outlined in ED 341 would align Tier 2 financial statements with the presentation and classification requirements of AASB […]
In this podcast episode, Melbourne barrister Lachlan Wraith shares his insights on how family law can affect family businesses and the long-term preservation of family wealth. Lachlan discusses trusts, succession planning and family loans, and outlines practical considerations for business owners looking to protect assets and reduce future risk. Podcast transcript Lachlan Wraith is a […]
Key points: NFPs face rising demand, funding pressure and workforce strain, making AI-enabled capacity essential. AI can improve fundraising, reporting and operations without replacing human relationships. Strong data foundations and readiness assessments are critical before scaling AI across organisations. Australia’s not-for-profit sector stands at an inflection point, one that will separate organisations that thrive over […]
Payroll tax is a state-based obligation administered by the State Revenue Offices in each state and territory. While the rules are largely harmonised, important differences remain across jurisdictions, including thresholds, rates, due dates, grouping rules and the treatment of particular wage components. There continues to be an increase in compliance activities undertaken by the State […]
The Federal Government’s proposed trust minimum tax reforms would represent one of the most significant changes to the taxation of privately owned businesses in recent decades, with implications for hundreds of thousands of family businesses, investors and business owners across Australia. Pitcher Partners has prepared a report that recommends a range of measures to improve the proposed […]
Jack is an experienced generalist with specialist depth across audit and assurance, financial reporting, technical accounting, sustainability reporting and taxation services. Jack has supported private businesses, public companies and not-for-profit organisations with a broad range of audit and advisory services throughout his career in Australia and North America. He leverages his breadth of experience to bring commercial insights, expert knowledge and considered technical advice to every […]
Key points SLA protections are largely cosmetic – when a cloud platform fails at scale, contractual remedies fall far short of actual business losses Regulators are already acting: APRA’s material service provider register requirement signals that concentrated cloud dependency is now a systemic governance concern Most organisations have disaster recovery plans for risks that no […]
In this episode, Yina will break down the critical tax milestones for growing businesses and share insights on tax planning strategies when scaling up. She’ll walk through when it’s time to move beyond basic tax structures and the impact of rapid growth on your tax obligations. Yina Tang is a Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, offering strong technical expertise in and knowledge of income […]
The High Court’s decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2026] HCA 18 (“Bendel”) is a landmark development for the taxation of trusts and private groups. It brings to an end almost two decades of debate around the ATO’s view on the treatment of unpaid present entitlements (“UPEs”) in the context of Division 7A. In […]
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