Business Advisory

Our team at Allan Hall Business Advisors are excited to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the 2020 Client Choice Awards for Best Accounting and Consulting Services Firm (<30m revenue). The Client Choice Awards recognise best practice in the professional services industry and are based on clients’ votes for professional services […]

Come April 1, 2020, you will no longer be able to use AUSkey to access the ATO’s Business Portal Will this change affect your business? If your business is currently utilising the ATO’s Business Portal, you will soon need to change the way in which you access this portal. Previously, AUSkey has been used to […]

The revised lease standard “AASB 16 Leases,” will mean significant changes for businesses that need to comply with accounting standards within their financial reports. The majority of leases, both operating and finance, will now need to be brought onto the balance sheet. AASB 16 Leases is the updated accounting standard that changes the way in […]

Is your award set to change? If yes, are you across the changes and how they may impact your business? As part of the Fair Work Commission’s 4-yearly review of modern awards, there are more than 30 modern awards which have been reviewed and amended, with changes set to apply from the first full pay […]

Increased ATO Activity with Employers’ Superannuation Guarantee Obligations Over the last couple of years, the ATO has introduced multiple new systems to change the way in which employers meet superannuation guarantee obligations for their employees. The two most recent significant changes regarding superannuation guarantees are: SuperStream Single Touch Payroll (STP) Here is a quick summary […]

As we all are aware of the bushfires that continue to severely impact our country, it’s now more than ever that we must show our united support in wake of this devastation. Many Australians continue to generously donate to various bushfire appeals however, as Business Advisors, we emphasise that you closely consider how and where […]

Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR)  What is Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR)? Comprehensive Credit Reporting, or more commonly known as Positive Credit Reporting, is Australia’s new credit reporting system that has been introduced to ensure a smoother and easier way for lenders to assess a person’s credit history. Changes to your Credit Report Australia has previously used […]

What you need to know as an employer for the Australia Day and Anzac Day NSW Public Holidays in 2020. Returning to work following the string of public holidays can be difficult for many. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait long for the next public holiday as Australia Day is just around the corner! With […]

Staff superannuation guarantee contributions for the December 2019 quarter are due before the 28th of January 2020. We would like to remind all employers that Superannuation Guarantee (SG) Contributions for December 2019 are now DUE and must be received before the 28th of January. If you are an employer or are responsible for managing employee […]