Client Infocus
CBM - Improving life for the world’s most marginalised

When disaster strikes as was the case in Haiti recently, it is the people with disabilities that are most often forgotten. CBM's started as the result of the determination of an intrepid man who founded homes for the disabled in Anotolia and Iran early last century. Now, over 16 million people benefit from their support worldwide. CBM is committed to helping people living with disabilities in the world’s poorest countries.   Read more

Safeguarding Futures

Take a bit of time to look at your financial wellbeing
The frenetic pace of modern life makes it easy to spend so much time concentrating on your immediate concerns that we seldom take the time to stop and plan for the future. With so many important issues for consideration we all need to stop and consider our ongoing financial wellbeing. Learn about the options that can secure your financial future. Then secure it for you and your family.   Read more

Staff retention - CODE RED

A looming skills shortage means action is required
Aside from the predictions of a looming skills shortage, looking at the systems that develop staff and improve retention is worth it at any time. If the predictions are right then it will hard to retain vital people and to recruit them too.   Read more

Cambodia project update

Many of our clients and friends joined with us last year to raise over $200,000 for the World Vision Economic Development project in the Pailin and Samlot regions in Cambodia. We bring you the latest update.  Read more

Presentation of financial statements

The key standard driving financial reporting and disclosure in Australian is AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements. Recent changes bring it into line with the International Accounting Standards. Read more

Where there's a will...

Everyone needs a will even if you think your affairs are relatively simple. The first article in our Safeguarding Futures series looks at the issues involved in ensuring that your wishes are carried out at minimal cost and stress to your family.  Read more

Employee Share Scheme - New rules apply

A major revamp to the Employee Share Scheme rules was announced in the 2009/10 Federal Budget. After much public consultation the new rules have now passed into law and apply to schemes entered into since 30 June 2009. Read more

GST disputes in the courts

GST disputes between parties to a contract are still being settled in the courts. They are easy to avoid. Read more

Count newsletter

Read the latest Count Report with articles including:

Women have made great strides over many years but they are still behind in retirement savings

The outlook for 2010

The winners and losers of the rising Australian dollar.

Around the firm

Congratulations to Gail and Dharam Bhatt on the birth of their first child Aarnan, and to Rabintha Gunaratnum (nee Eliezer) on her marriage to Vijay just before Christmas.

Welcome to Matt Sim, Nicole Kee, Tim Ponnusamy and Yun Kee, joining us as graduate accountants. Also to Emma Orren and Kendall Cunningham who have joined our Administration Team. We also said farewell to Pam Kaur and Paul Tresidder as they pursue new directions.

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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.