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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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