2023 FBT Motor Vehicle Declarations

Posted on 3 February 2023 | by Allan Hall

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Motor Vehicle Declarations due

Form/s must be submitted to Allan Hall’s office by 30 April 2023

The Australian Taxation Office requires all companies and trusts that have motor vehicles to keep odometer records of the total kilometres travelled during the year.

As the Fringe Benefits Tax year ends on 31 March, the odometer readings on each vehicle should be recorded at 31 March 2023.

Please use our form below to submit your odometer reading to us:

a separate declaration should be prepared for each vehicle, and
please retain a copy of the information for your own records.

MOTOR VEHICLE DECLARATION QR CODE — Or scan this code on a phone or tablet to access our form.

The form/s must be submitted to our office by 30 April. Should you have any queries please contact our Tax and Accounting Team in Brookvale on 02 9981 2300.

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Allan Hall Top 100 Accountants in 2022

Posted on 9 November 2022 | by Allan Hall

Allan Hall named a Top 100 Accounting Firm by Australian Financial Review (AFR)

Brookvale accountants and business advisers Allan Hall have made the Australian Financial Review’s (AFR) Top 100 Accountants list for another year!

Allan Hall are award-winning Chartered Accountants and specialist business advisors. With nine Directors and around 90 staff, Allan Hall has become one of Australia’s largest non-CBD integrated firms offering tax, accounting and compliance plus a range business advisory services.

Allan Hall has carved a reputation for creating opportunity and growth that positively impacts staff, clients and the local Northern Beaches community with a focus on technology improvements.

The results speak for themselves, with Allan Hall clients recommending the firm for three Client Choice Awards in April. Then in June the Allan Hall team were recognised with a Wellness Program of the Year win at the Australian Accounting Awards.

This year, Allan Hall is one of only 18 ‘Top 100’ independent Sydney accounting firms to make the cut, ranked again in the top 50. Director Scott Jago said they were thrilled once again to be recognised amongst the very best accounting firms in the country.

“This is a culmination of hard work, perseverance, a dynamic director group, wonderful staff and, very importantly, great clients.”

About the AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms

Each year the AFR surveys Australian public practice accountants and compiles their rank of top-performing firms across the country. The AFR invites comment on financial performance and demographic changes over the past year, along with other business and economic-related questions. This year the AFR survey focussed on workforce issues, regulatory red tape and the challenges of running a business.

Review the AFR’s Top 100 Accounting Firms 2022 here — please note this is subscriber-only content.

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Support to help businesses go digital

Posted on 24 October 2022 | by Allan Hall

Digital Solutions — Australian Small Business Advisory Services

Round 1 of the Digital Solutions program will end on 31 March 2023.

What do you get?

The Digital Solutions – Australian Small Business Advisory Services program works with small businesses to make the most of digital tools and offers broader advice specific to your business needs such as:

how digital tools can help your small business
websites and selling online
social media and digital marketing
using small business software
online security and data privacy.

Digital Solutions is a 7-hour packaged service that offers 3 hours of one-on-one tailored support as well as group workshops or webinars.

Who is this for?

Small businesses with fewer than 20 full-time (or equivalent) employees, as well as sole traders, can access services at the subsidised rate. The service is available across all metropolitan and regional areas in Australia.

How much does it cost?

The Digital Solutions program is $44 for 7 hours of support and your first interaction with the service is free.

About the Digital Solutions advisers

Digital Solutions advisers hold formal qualifications in business or information technology-related disciplines and have at least 2 years’ experience providing digital advice to small or medium-sized businesses.

Contact your local Digital Solutions provider

There are Digital Solutions providers in each state and territory across Australia. Complete a short form to connect with your local provider.

CONTACT A PROVIDER NEAR YOU

Support for businesses affected by COVID-19

Digital Solutions providers are also offering general business advice to support you through this difficult time, including:

business crisis management and business continuity planning
finance management and boosting cashflow
staff management and creating a safe work environment
retaining and staying connected to customers
resilience and wellbeing
COVID-19 stimulus packages for small business.

Find more at coronavirus information and support for businesses.

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Allan Hall named FY23 Xero Finalists

Posted on 23 September 2022 | by Allan Hall

Xero Award finalists announced

Allan Hall Business Advisors has been shortlisted as category finalists for Innovator Partner of the Year and Community Partner of the Year in this year’s Australian Xero Awards.

Being future focussed, innovative and continuously improving makes us strong

The Innovative Partner of the Year category recognises Xero partner firms that have demonstrated cutting-edge innovation in campaigns, products, services and other specific initiatives. The selection criteria for this award are based on how an accounting business-led change in its industry and community.

Allan Hall Director Scott Jago said, “Our thinking is not confined by what other accounting firms are doing, but is shaped by how we can create opportunity and growth that positively impacts our people, our clients, our business and the Northern Beaches community.”

“Whilst we have come a long way in a short time, adopting the mindset of being an agile business means that we are now much more aware of the future potential technology can provide for us.”

Community engagement is valuable to our forward approach

The Community Partner of the Year category recognises Xero partner firms that have demonstrated a commitment to the community. Criteria for this award are based on making a difference in people’s lives outside of day-to-day business activities.

Allan Hall’s longstanding involvement in the SurfAid Cup Manly was key to being a finalist in this category.

“Giving is important to who we are and how we operate. We nurture our involvement in our community and recognise the importance of a strong local economy that’s positive and cohesive, where people strive to help each other,” Scott added.

“First and foremost a big thank you for all the nominations — it is a big achievement so congratulations to all of our finalists,” Xero said.

“The calibre of applications for FY23 was outstanding, so to be nominated as a finalist is an absolutely incredible achievement.”

The Allan Hall way is one of mutual respect, absolute client focus and a sense of community while having a little fun along the way.

See this year’s finalist announcement

Allan Hall are Client Choice Awards multi-award winners and also Australian Accounting Awards winners for the past two years.

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Consultum National Conference 2022 Award

Posted on 19 August 2022 | by Allan Hall

Laura Staddon awarded Consultum Support Person of the Year

Financial Planning dealer group Consultum celebrated the achievements of their Financial Planning member firms who stood out over the past year at their national conference in Port Douglas this month.

Allan Hall Paraplanner, Laura Staddon, was named Support Person of the Year and Allan Hall Financial Planning was named a High Achiever Top 15 firm.

AHFP Principal Adviser Mark O’Connell said he could not speak highly enough about Laura’s work ethic, attention to detail and outstanding technical knowledge.

“She has absorbed, dissected and put into place the unbelievably complex compliance requirements that are now imposed upon us,” said Mark.

“Nothing is too much trouble and Laura’s positive, cheerful demeanour never changes.”

The success of a practice depends heavily on the support staff within it.

Assessment for this award is based on capabilities which might be linked back to one or all areas of client engagement, technology enablement, efficiency, process execution, drive and professional conduct.

“Laura is our Senior Paraplanner but also is essentially the Office Manager,” Mark added.

Consultum CEO Peter Ornsby said, “A big congratulations to the finalists and winners of our FY22 Reward & Recognition program. We should be extremely proud of the talent we have within our group, and this year’s award winners are an absolute testament to this exceptional quality.”

Allan Hall Business Advisors was also named Wellness Program of the Year winner by the 2022 Australian Accounting Awards and Best Business Advice Firm, Best Self-Managed Super Fund Firm and Best Auditing Firm by FirmChecker. Allan Hall is a previous award recipient of Australian Firm of the Year (2021) and is an AFR Top 50 accounting firm.

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Australian Accounting Awards finalists announced for 2022

Allan Hall shortlisted for national accounting awards

Posted on 2 May 2022 | by Allan Hall

Australian Accounting Awards finalists announced for 2022

Allan Hall Business Advisors has been shortlisted as category finalists for Innovator of the Year, Multiservice Firm of the Year, Wellness Program of the Year and Network of the Year (Alliott Global Alliance) in this year’s Australian Accounting Awards.

The Australian Accounting Awards is the premier event that showcases the depth of accounting talent and expertise, recognising success and passion.

The Innovator award recognises the most innovative accounting businesses in Australia, acknowledging those that developed and capitalised on innovation during the 2021 calendar year.

The Multiservice award recognises the Australian accounting firm that most effectively diversified its service offering in 2021 by recognising firms offering services complementary to accounting, such as risk advice, mortgage and finance broking, financial planning, SMSF advice and legal services.

The Wellness award recognises an Australian accounting firm that has actively advocated health and wellness initiatives, events and/or activities among their peers and the community at large.

Finally, the Network award recognises the accounting network that gives opportunities to its members and is focused on enabling quality client services. Judges look at the resources, services and support systems the accounting network provides its associated firms.

The finalist list announced on 26 April features over 290 high-achieving professionals across 34 submission-based categories.

Allan Hall Director Scott Jago said, “Allan Hall is a Top 50 firm demonstrating how a suburban practice can deliver everything SMBs need.”

“We strengthen our business by being future-focussed, innovative and continuously improving. As we move forward, we do not rest on our laurels and are continually mindful of what clients and staff need from us.”

“Thanks to our quality team and technology advancements, we can assist anyone from anywhere and offer high-value services. We couldn’t have achieved any of this without the dedication of the Allan Hall team, and the trust our clients put in us to help them.”

AccountantsDaily Editor Philip King said, “The Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards night is renowned as the premier event each year when the profession recognises and celebrates those right at the top of their game.”

“Reaching the finalists stage is regarded as an incredible achievement across the Australian accounting industry, demonstrating the depth of dedication and commitment each firm brings to advancing the industry.”

“To be shortlisted from among the hundreds of high-quality entries is a mark of high achievement, one that echoes throughout the profession.”

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in Sydney on 16 June 2022.

Allan Hall were named multi-award winners in 2022’s Client Choice Awards and the Australian Accounting Awards Firm of the Year winner in 2021.

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2022 FBT Motor Vehicle Declarations

Posted on 18 March 2022 | by Allan Hall

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Motor Vehicle Declarations due

Form/s must be submitted to Allan Hall’s office by 30 April 2022

The Australian Taxation Office requires all companies and trusts that have motor vehicles to keep odometer records of the total kilometres travelled during the year.

As the Fringe Benefits Tax year ends on 31 March, the odometer readings on each vehicle should be recorded at 31 March 2022.

Please use our form below to submit your odometer reading to us:

a separate declaration should be prepared for each vehicle, and
please retain a copy of the information for your own records.

The form/s must be submitted to our office by 30 April. Should you have any queries please contact our Tax and Accounting Team in Brookvale on 02 9981 2300.

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Online Witnessing of Legal Forms Passed in Parliament

Posted on 22 November 2021 | by Allan Hall

NSW announces online witnessing measure

The signing of legal documents such as wills, statutory declarations, and affidavits can be done more efficiently with online witnessing of the task.

The legislation that allowed the remote witnessing scheme as a temporary response to COVID-19, is now a permanent feature in NSW.

The Electronic Transactions Amendment (Remote Witnessing) Bill 2021 passed both Houses of NSW Parliament, after an 18-month trial period.

Remote witnessing provides greater choice and flexibility for individuals and businesses, however traditional methods of signing and witnessing documents will remain available.

Attorney General Mark Speakman said people who use remote witnessing for personal, business, and legal documents have found it convenient and efficient, saving both time and money.

“Continuing these measures will benefit people living in rural, regional and remote areas. It will also improve access to justice for vulnerable members of the community including older people, people suffering from illness, or people with a disability,” Mr Speakman said.

To safeguard the risk of fraud, the remote signing must be witnessed in real-time and the witness must be reasonably satisfied they’re signing the same document or an exact copy.

The witness must also endorse the document with a statement that they have complied with the requirements and state the method used to witness the signature.

Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund

Posted on 8 November 2021 | by Allan Hall

Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund – Round 2 now open

Funding to deliver innovative projects to improve the quality or availability of cyber security professionals in Australia.

The Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund provides industry and education providers with funding to deliver innovative projects that meet local requirements to quickly improve the quality or availability of cyber security professionals in Australia.

Round 2 closes 6 December 2021.

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This fund aims to support projects which can help to grow a skilled workforce. It is part of the Cyber Security National Workforce Growth Program which is part of Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020.

We expect the types of projects that will be competitive for this funding will include collaborations between organisations such as industry associations and other bodies including:

higher education and vocational education providers
secondary schools
local and state governments
businesses.

What do you get?

Grants from $250,000 up to $3 million to fund 50% of eligible project expenditure.

Who is this for?

Organisations partnering together to find innovative new ways to improve the quality or availability of cyber security professionals in Australia.

Please be aware that there is a high level of scamming activity around COVID-19 rules and regulations and, in particular, grants and relief. These scams are increasingly sophisticated and many involve impersonation such that they may appear to come from legitimate advisors (such as Allan Hall).

At Allan Hall, we will never request money upfront, deposits, transfers to personal accounts, payments via gift cards or other unexpected or unusual payment methods. If in any doubt, contact us via phone before taking actions that appear to be at the request of Allan Hall.