Infrastructure and major projects are essential for the economic and social development of any country. According to the 2023 Infrastructure Australia report, for every $1 billion invested in infrastructure, Australia sees an estimated $3 billion boost to the economy. These projects create jobs, stimulate local economies and enhance overall productivity. They provide the backbone for […]
Key findings: AI has the potential to boost productivity, but the actual benefits have not fully materialised Like an employee, AI needs trust-building, clear expectations and small projects to demonstrate benefits Accurate and transparent data is crucial for AI performance – poor data inputs can lead to high ‘hallucination’ rates Artificial intelligence (AI) has been […]
CEO, finance director, chief marketer, head of HR — a good business leader wears many hats. But one role they shouldn’t try to add to the list is sole planner of their business succession. The latest Pitcher Partners Business Radar report has revealed a looming challenge for middle market businesses, with a significant number of leaders […]
On 17 September 2024 Royal Assent was granted on the climate reporting legislation previously approved by both Houses of Parliament. Climate reporting legislation The climate reporting legislation is contained in Schedule 4 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Act 2024 [the link to the associated Bill is provided here as […]
This is the fourth edition of the Pitcher Partners Motor Industry Services – Australian Listed Dealer Comparison, where we provide insight into the top three listed motor dealer groups and explore how the macroeconomic environment and inventory supply affected them in the 12 months ended 30 June 2024. This report covers: Results snapshot The industry […]
In a recent decision of the AAT, ZWBX v FCT [2024] AATA 2065, a taxpayer was denied a tax offset in respect of their investment in a company that was purporting to be an Early Stage Innovation Company (“ESIC”) based upon its self-assessment under the ‘principles-based test’. The AAT’s finding was that the company did […]
For not-for-profit (NFP) boards and their governors, mission aligned investing can play a beneficial rule in advancing organisational goals. So why is it important, and what steps can leaders take to achieve alignment? Why does alignment matter? For many Not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) a unique opportunity may exist to leverage their investments to advance their values […]
Pitcher Partners’ latest Deal Pulse report on Queensland merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the first half of the calendar year 2024 reveals that activity continues to be humming along. Whilst the overall volume of Queensland deals in the first half of 2024 are on average with last two years, the underlying activity in terms […]
“Is Your Business Using Special Purpose Financial Statements? Here’s Why You Might Be Throwing Away Thousands!” While the above sounds like a clickbait scam, it’s an uncomfortable truth that holding on to your old accounting practices does not inspire confidence or open financial doors. Special purpose financial statements (SPFS) are those prepared for a specific […]
The ATO has announced that assurance reviews starting from 1 July 2024 will rate entities within the investment industry on their third-party data tax control frameworks. Large super funds, managed funds and insurance companies need to have adequate policies, procedures and controls in place to meet their tax risk management obligations. Background Investment entities, including […]
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