Supervisor/Senior Accountant Transfer Pricing
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Update on the proposed changes to discretionary trusts
Key points: Testamentary trusts have secured a major win, with genuine structures proposed to be exempt from the new 30% minimum tax. The exemption comes with guardrails, as injected assets may still be caught by the new rules. Now is the time to review trust structures before the proposed reforms take effect. Proposed rollover relief […]
Profitability in FY27: where the real profit opportunity lies
Key points Dealers need to look beyond new vehicle volume for sustainable profit. Fixed operations and customer retention will be key profit drivers in FY27. Daily KPI discipline will be critical to protecting margins. With the new financial year underway, Australian dealers have a timely opportunity to reset their operating model for profitability. The industry has moved beyond the […]
Rethinking competition in automotive retail
Key points Australia’s merger reforms need to reflect how consumers buy cars today, not how they bought them in the past. Automotive competition is now national, digital and brand-led, not simply local dealership-based. Scale in automotive retail can benefit consumers through stronger digital capability, EV readiness and service infrastructure. Effective merger assessment should protect consumers while recognising the realities of a […]
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reform is law: What you should do before 1 July 2027
Key points: The rules have changed. Australia’s landmark CGT reforms are now law and will reshape how capital gains are taxed from 1 July 2027. The impact extends far beyond property. Business owners, family trusts and investors should all be assessing how the new regime could affect their long-term plans. The opportunity to act is […]
Payroll tax: what Australian employers need to know
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 […]
When grant funding changes: is your organisation ready?
Key points: Many for-purpose organisations rely heavily on grant funding, yet few have a clear plan for what happens if that funding is delayed, reduced or not renewed. Boards play a critical role in understanding funding dependency and ensuring the organisation can respond when funding assumptions change. Simple reporting, scenario planning and contingency strategies can […]