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Seven Deadly Norms

Monday 2 July 2007

It would be wrong to imply that destructive norms have taken over the business community. This is emphatically not the case. Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to quantify just how far ethically pernicious norms have spread.

Business Structuring - Don't Have A Fit!

Friday 17 March 2006

There are many important things to consider when it comes to the structuring of a business. The structure impacts on not only the business, but the owners as well. The types of entities employed and the ownership of those entities can have far-reaching implications that extend beyond just income tax. Those implications include stamp duty, capital gains tax and pension planning to name just a few.

Corporate Trustees A Must For A Self Managed Super Fund - Part 2

Monday 19 December 2005

This article examines the practical aspects of choosing this type of trustee.

Making The Most Of Compliance Committees

Monday 14 November 2005

Compliance committees are an important element of the regulatory platform on which retail managed investment schemes operate. The Corporations Act 2001 sets out the functions, responsibilities and composition of scheme compliance committees at a general level.

Taking Care Of Your Trusts

Monday 14 November 2005

So you have gone to the trouble of establishing trust structures, but are you looking after them properly? Trusts are generally robust, but because they can endure for 80 years, they need to be regularly revisited to ensure they continue to meet the purpose for which they were established and comply with best practice.

Trustee/Director Of A Corporate Trustee - Are You Liable?

Monday 14 November 2005

For some time, trusts have been a widely used vehicle for carrying on a business, particularly a small or medium-sized privately owned business. This is because a trust structure can provide business proprietors with a number of important benefits, like tax and ‘asset protection’ advantages.

Corporate Trustees A Must For A Self Managed Super Fund - Part 1

Wednesday 2 November 2005

In this article we will examine issues surrounding the trusteeship of a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) and why we believe a corporate trustee has some advantages over individual trustees. Each SMSF is different and as such the appropriateness of the trustee needs to be continually reviewed.

Protect Yourself: A Director’s Personal Liability

Thursday 29 September 2005

Are you a company director? Did you know that you could be held personally liable if your company has a withholding tax debt? Do you know what a '222 Notice' is? Read on to learn about section 222AOE of the Income Tax Assessment Act, and how to protect yourself from liability.

A Fresh Look At External Audit

Monday 27 June 2005

Audit is an important component of business corporate governance and the risk management process, and can add real value to any organisation.

Working Towards A Compliance Program

Thursday 16 June 2005

Compliance is an important part of risk management. Risk management fits under the umbrella of corporate governance. Simple stuff really.