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 […]
It’s understandable that firms may feel tempted to take on client work that is outside their core offerings but that can be a false economy for many. Utilisation has continued to fall in the past year, even as demand has recovered, and that can be enough for firm principals to try and recover the sunk […]
As the financial year draws to a close, it is time to start thinking about whether your year-end tax planning is in order. Tax planning requires consideration of income and deductions for the year as well as whether compliance requirements have been met (e.g. appropriate elections have been made on a timely basis and other […]
Both the ATO and the Courts have confirmed that it is critically important that trustees properly consider which beneficiaries should receive distributions and how those distribution entitlements are satisfied. These developments highlight that trustees cannot be passive in their trust distribution decisions. It is therefore important that trustees take these developments into account when exercising […]
Many of us don’t like to think about ourselves or loved ones getting older and more frail and as a result we quite often don’t plan for it. What if you (or a loved one) start to quickly lose your health or mental capacity? Without a plan, you may find yourself rushing into decisions such […]
With an admirable career in wealth advisory spanning 18 years, Danny was drawn to Pitcher Partners Brisbane due to the independent and client centric nature of the firm and the work he is able to deliver. His expertise lies in advising high net worth individuals and family groups, able to provide a holistic wealth management […]
Ting has over 15 years of experience providing advice to private business and family clients matters regarding taxation, compliance and family structure planning. Ting has strong experience in the superannuation field, with her extensive knowledge enabling her to find niche ways to achieve the needs of her superannuation clients. Ting works closely with financial advisors […]
Pitcher Partners has released its second annual Business Radar (PPBR) report canvassing the trends, challenges and opportunities faced by middle-market businesses across Australia.
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