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On 21 December 2009 Bradford College held it’s December Graduation Ceremony. Giving a speech at the ceremony Angela Murphy drew on her own career and study experiences to give an inspirational presentation. Bradford College is a pre university college situated on the campus of the University of Adelaide which is dedicated to providing international students excellent opportunities for success in Australian Universities. dmca congratulates all of the December graduates and wishes them continued success in their careers.
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Australian Taxation Office Approach to Collecting Debt
dmca would like to draw your attention to the Australian Taxation Office debt collection strategy. Please view this document.
ATO Approach to Collecting Debt.pdf
The Fair Work System
The Australian employment system has changed greatly over the past few years, with the most recent changes effective from 1 January 2010.
For further information please view: Information regarding The Fair Work System.pdf
Land Tax Relief Announcement
The South Australian Government announced on 28 January 2010 (subject to legislation being passed by Parliament) that from 1 July 2010 there will be land tax relief.
Article from Revenue SA: Land Tax Announcement.pdf
For further information please visit the Revenue SA website at: http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/
Bradford College Graduation
More information about the college can be accessed at: http://www.bradford.adelaide.edu.au/
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Quick reference guide to checking work entitlements
Please view information sheet below from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship which highlights the importance of ensuring that your employees are eligible to work in Australia. The reviewing of pricing methods and strategies provides the quickest improvement to the profitability of a business. Many businesses are unknowingly giving away profit. For further information please review this article:
Quick reference guide to checking work entitlements.pdf
Federal Government Tax Break due to finish on 31 December 2009
For information regarding the Federal Government Tax Break please view this document:
Small Business Tax Break Ends 31 December 2009.pdf
Article: 10 Tips to Tripling Your Sales
As we are constantly told by the high profile gurus, "Stop marketing at your own risk. Just get out there and promote your business and value your customers." Please review this article for ten steps to tripling your sales.
10 Tips to Tripling Your Sales Article.pdf
Article: Winning in a Price Mad World
Helping you to win more business in a price mad world is one of the major achievements and activities of 'Success From Within'. In our initial meetings with our client, they argue, "that in their commercial environments, price dominates the discussion". For further information please review this article.
Winning in a Price Mad World Article.pdf
Article: Let's drop the price and sell a bit more!
One of the worst decisions of a business owner can make is falling for the temptation to drop the price in order to sell a bit more. This document reveals exactly what happens, the consequences, of trying to sell more by dropping the price.
Let's drop the price and sell a bit more article.pdf
Article: Selling Value Please
Value selling is an important sales technique that relies on building on the inherent value of a product or service. Because customers often use price as the dominant factor in a sales negotiation, sales pros need to demonstrate that sometimes the higher price is actually a better solution - a higher value. For further information please review this article.
Selling Value Please Article.pdf
Angela Murphy appointed to SCOSA Board
Announcement:
Angela Murphy appointed to SCOSA Board.pdf
October Edition of Taxwise Business News
Information on Trusts and unpaid present entitlements, Corporate losses - can I use them, Employee share schemes deferring taxing point, ATO Change Program, Paid Parental Leave, Small business entities what concessions are available & Small business tax break reminder.
Taxwise News - October 2009 Business News.pdf
October Edition of Taxwise Individual News
Information on Australians working overseas, Superannuation concessional contributions cap, ATO Compliance Program, SMSF's, ATO Change Program, Paid Parental Leave & Family trust elections.
Taxwise News - October 2009 Individual News.pdf
MYOB Client Connect
MYOB Client Connect it the smarter way to assess all of your critical sales & contact information, to view the factsheet please click this link:
MYOB Client Connect Fact Sheet.pdf
Article: Price/Volume Trade-Offs
Most analysis of profit contributors tend to only change one factor at a time; the other profit factors are held constant. In the real world of business, seldom can you change one thing at a time. This article analyses the interaction of changes in profit factors.
Price Volume Trade Offs.pdf
Article: 4 Pricing Mistakes to Avoid
dmca Chartered Accountants Annual Client Satisfaction Survey Results (September 2009)
Please find below a summary of results from our client satisfaction survey. We will use the information gathered from this survey to ensure that our website, services & people are all operating at a level which allows us to assist our clients to be the best that they can be.
Summarised Results from dmca Chartered Accountants Client Satisfaction Survey 2009.pdf
September Edition of Taxwise News
Information on Businesses in financial distress, ATO Compliance Program, Australian’s working overseas, Employee Share Plans & Superannuation concessional contributions cap.
Taxwise News - September 2009 Business News.pdf
dmca Chartered Accountants congratulates Tania Tonkin on becoming Partner
Media Release:
Tania Tonkin appointed as Partner of dmca.pdf
Baby News!
Congratulations to Jacqui Lea of our office and her husband on the birth of Dylan Harrison Lea, born on 14 June 2009 weighing a healthy 11.2 pounds.
For information on the ATO waiving the General Interest Charge on deferred payments by small businesses please see the below link:
http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/content/00196339.htm
2009 Federal Budget
For information regarding the 2009 Federal Budget please access the below links:
For a brief summary:
http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/A122776323
For a more detailed summary:
Tax Bulletin 2009 Budget Edition.pdf
Government Announcements
On 3rd February 2009, the Rudd Government announced a number of taxation initiatives aimed at supporting jobs and to strengthen the Australian economy during a severe global recession.
Please click on the links below to access these announcements.
One-off cash bonus
Are you entitled to the One-off cash bonus?
Small Business Tax Break
http://www.treasurer.gov.au/DisplayDocs.aspx?doc=pressreleases/2009/013.htm&pageID=003&min=wms&Year=&DocType=0
Pension Drawdown Relief for Retirees
On 18th Feburary 2009 the government made a media release announcing pension drawdown relief for retirees.
Please click below to access this announcement.
Announcement of Pension Drawdown Relief for Retirees.pdf
Federal Government's Stimulus Package
The Federal Governments stimulus package has been passed.
For further information in this regard including the payment method that the ATO will use to pay eligible Australians please click below.
Information regarding the Stimulus Package.pdf
Medicare Australia
You can now register with Medicare to deal with them electronically, this includes receiving Medicare benefit refunds directly into your nominated bank account rather than via cheque.
For further information please visit:
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/online-services/index.jsp
Business Record Keeping
If you've ever had any queries regarding which documents you should be retaining as part of your business record keeping then this record keeping evaluation tool from the Australia Taxation Office will provide you with guidence.
For download the tool please visit:
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/40542.htm&page=4&H4
