Client Infocus
FLIR - Hi-tech solutions in a changing world

FLIR Systems Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging or Infrared Camera systems.   Read more

A life changing project

We bring you an update of the World Vision Economic Development project we launched recently.   Read more

The Fair Work Act

With the full introduction of these new laws on 1 January 2010, we recommend all employers familiarise themselves with the requirements.   Read more

The fixed rate temptation

Recent interest rate rises can make the transition to a fixed rate mortgage tempting. We look at the options.   Read more

A gift for children

Cheeky Ink presents Rex, a little boy with a big imagination and a knack for getting into mischief! After three years in the making, Rex finally appears in his first book “The Dinosaur’s Singing Circus” written and illustrated by Alicia Demond.

Alicia has been with Saward Dawson’s Admin Team for five years and has worked with children for eight. She started Cheeky Ink with the hopes of creating stories to bless and encourage little children. The Dinosaur’s Singing Circus is available now from www.cheekyink.com.

Economic and market update with Chris Caton

We bring you a quick summary of Chris Caton's main points at our recent seminar.  Read more

Unfair dismissal - Make your business thrive

The guidelines for compliance with the Unfair Dismissal provisions in the new legislation can actually be used to make your business thrive.  Read more

Business succession - Another perspective

As business owners get older and contemplate slowing down the question they often ask is “who is going to buy my business?” However, selling the business is not the only succession strategy that should be considered. Read more

Count newsletter

Read the latest Count Report with articles including:

Superannuation in the future

3 steps to apply protection principles to your own life

The opportunity cost of cash

Around the firm

We welcome Paul Tan to our Audit team and Christie Somerville to our Business Advisory team. Melissa Noorbergen has also commenced in our Admin/Reception team. Audrey Teoh returns to a specialist taxation role after a couple of years as a researcher with Taxpayers Australia.

Congratulations to Simon Dinér who has recently completed a Master of Applied Taxation and to Bec and Kiron Barnden on the birth of their daughter Hannah. Also congratulations to Ingrid Fong on her marriage to Mark, and Daniel Turcato on his marriage to Mary.

Office closure

Our office will close on Wednesday 23 December and re-open on Monday 4 January.

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Disclaimer: This publication has been prepared on the basis of information available at the date of preparation. The information is general in nature and is not to be taken as substitute for specific professional advice. We recommend that our advice be sought on specific issues prior to acting on transactions affected.