Accounting & Wealth Insights

GST and drop shipping

If you use drop shipping for your business, GST will apply to sales of low value imported goods valued...

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Five resolutions to support your financial future

A new year, a new decade… the perfect time to embrace some new resolutions that can help set you...

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Business planning for 2020

Planning for the new year ahead is often daunting. From budgets and goals to increasing productivity and adjusting business...

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Why is superannuation so important?

Posted December 16, 2019 by North Advisory

Did you know that as of 30 June 2019 the total balance of superannuation held within Australian funds was $2.9 trillion? With so much invested, it’s crucial that you know how your fund is performing and that you are proactively managing your future wealth.

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Advantages of a self-managed super fund

Posted December 2, 2019 by Marius Fourie - Director & Business Advisor

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) are becoming increasingly popular and with good reason. We spoke to Cayle Petritsch, Director and Wealth Specialist, about the advantages of SMSFs and how North Advisory can help you take control of your future wealth.

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How much do I need to retire?

Posted November 8, 2019 by Marius Fourie - Director & Business Advisor

It’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement. Even if you are only in your 20s and just starting your career, it’s worthwhile taking the time to seek some retirement financial advice and make plans in order to achieve your goals.
The question of how much you will need depends on many variables, and the answer will be different for every person.

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Making the most of small business capital gains tax concessions

Posted October 21, 2019 by Cayle Petritsch - Director & Wealth Advisor

As a small business owner it’s important that you understand the capital gains tax (CGT) concessions available from the government. Martin van der Saag, North Advisory Founder and Strategic Advisor, discusses the different types of concessions available and how we can help maximise your eligibility.

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The importance of your business structure

Posted September 17, 2019 by Marius Fourie - Director & Business Advisor

Determining the correct structure for your business is one of the most important processes you can undertake. It’s crucial that you select the most appropriate structure for your circumstance. We can provide you with guidance and help you set up your business so that it can truly succeed.

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It’s time to diversify

Posted September 17, 2019 by Cayle Petritsch - Director & Wealth Advisor

As part of our personal wealth management services we can help you make the most of your savings or your current investments.
Diversification is all about spreading the risk of your investments across a range of different asset classes to create a well-balanced portfolio. We don’t want to put all your ‘financial’ eggs in one basket!

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Uber travel expenses not FBT-exempt

Posted July 29, 2019 by Marius Fourie - Director & Business Advisor

The ATO has clarified that any benefit arising from travel by taxi, and not a ride-sourcing service, by an employee is exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) if the travel is a single trip beginning or ending at the employee’s place of work.

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