Accessing commercial property debt
From bdo.com.au: Processes for obtaining debt for commercial property have been streamlined with varied funding approaches based on property usage.
Financiers require specific documentation for leased and owner-occupied properties to assess loans.… read more
Factory of the Future: Technology Early Wins
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Manufacturers are adopting digital solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while addressing common challenges such as data inaccessibility and reactive maintenance.
By leveraging technologies like IoT sensors and AI-powered cameras, factories can improve defect detection and predict equipment failures.… read more
A view on the 2025/2026 Northern Territory Budget
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Treasurer Bill Yan has unveiled the 2025-26 Northern Territory Budget, emphasising crime reduction, economic rebuilding, and community well-being while managing rising debt levels.… read more
High Court denies appeal on indefinite winding up extensions
From allens.com.au: The High Court denied special leave to appeal a decision on indefinite time extensions in winding up proceedings, reaffirming the Full Court of the Federal Court’s ruling.… read more
Victorian government to extend stamp duty concession
From brokerdaily.au: The Victorian Labor government is investing $61 million to extend stamp duty concessions for off-the-plan purchases, aiding young buyers and supporting the construction industry.… read more
Victoria to extend stamp duty discount for new homes
From www.theadviser.com.au: Victoria’s Labor government has announced a one-year extension of the stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan properties, investing $61 million to reduce upfront costs for homebuyers.… read more
Audit’s ongoing issues and the slow road to change
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: [UK context] Audit faces ongoing challenges, including tough regulations, a perception problem leading to recruitment difficulties, and a decrease in the availability of auditors due to market consolidation.… read more
AI recruiting has arrived for accounting. It’s not enough
From www.accountingtoday.com: Artificial intelligence is transforming recruiting in the accounting profession by enhancing efficiency in sourcing and evaluating candidates while improving the quality of hires through better assessment of skills, including both technical and interpersonal abilities.… read more
Election result changes student loan strategy
From smallcaps.com.au: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government plans to reduce all student loan amounts by 20%, prompting a shift in repayment strategies for borrowers.
To maximise benefits from this change, individuals with HECS-HELP debt should avoid early repayments this year and instead aim to retain higher loan balances until the discount is applied.… read more
$4k comprehensive advice fee the new bar for viability
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: A recent report shows advisers need to charge between $3000 to $4000 for financial advice to remain viable, but a significant portion of Australians only expect to pay $500, demonstrating a disconnect between perceived value and actual costs.… read more
Apron rolls out expense-card solution
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: Apron has launched its expense-card solution, enabling employees to cover business-related expenses without using personal funds, and introduced a partner programme for accountants and bookkeepers that rewards usage with discounts.… read more
Relational Marketing, Client Retention & AI Integration
From insightfulaccountant.com: [podcast] Christian Jones from TaxProMarketer discusses the transition from tactical to relational marketing, emphasising data-driven strategies for client retention.
He highlights the importance of maximising existing client relationships and integrating AI tools like ChatGPT for content creation.… read more
Build a lasting legacy with charitable giving
From www.pitcher.com.au: Building a philanthropy strategy begins with identifying and discussing the core values that resonate with all family members, which helps pinpoint the causes to support collectively.… read more
Google Chrome to block admin-level launches
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Google is implementing a change to Chromium that prevents Chrome from running with elevated administrator permissions to enhance security on Windows systems.
This feature is similar to a functionality Microsoft introduced in Edge in 2019, which warns users about launching browsers in admin mode due to potential security risks.… read more