Dive into the latest developments in financial reporting with our webinar series. From accounting standard changes to regulatory updates, gain insights to navigate the complexities of reporting effectively in today’s ever-evolving financial landscape.
Our experts will provide you with topical content of relevance as well as an update on what’s new in financial reporting, including information about the following topics:
- Accounting standard changes and EDs
- International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee update
- Key focus areas for 30 June reporting
- ASIC update
- Sustainability standards
- Other regulatory changes
Please note that we will host two session this year, the details for both sessions are below.
Session 1 – Financial Reporting update for 30 June 2025
Date
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEST)
11.00am – 12.00pm (Perth)
Session 2 – Financial Reporting update for 31 December 2025
Date
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT)
12.00pm – 1.00pm (Brisbane)
10.00am – 11.00pm (Perth)
Expert speakers
In the lead up to financial year-end, our experts offer an online tax and accounting training session specifically for funds.
The session will deliver a deeper insight into the technical and information requirements when preparing accounts, demonstrate how tax components are calculated and common accounting vs. tax differences.
Our fund experts will help you better understand:
- the technical and information requirements when preparing accounts
- demonstrate how tax components are calculated
- common accounting vs. tax differences
- the basic accounting and tax knowledge of property trusts
- key financial reporting requirements for funds
- common issues for ordinary trusts, MITs and AMITs – including issues that affect property, equity and debt funds
- update on recent tax and accounting changes.
Event details
Date
Thursday 22 May 2025
Location
Online (Zoom)
Time
2pm – 3pm AEST
SW Speakers
René Muller
Partner, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW
Luke Fernandes
Director, Tax
SW
Join our 2024 Corporate Tax update seminar to ensure you are up to date with the latest developments in corporate and international income tax.
Our online seminar will be delivered in an interactive format with SW expert Daren Yeoh, Tax Director, Antony Cheung, Senior Tax Manager and Yang Shi, Tax Director. Our speakers will equip you with invaluable insights into the latest developments in corporate and international income tax.
This seminar will explore the following topics:
- Updates on Corporate and International Income Tax: Stay ahead with in-depth discussions on recent changes, including revisions to the thin capitalisation regime, debt creation rules, Pillar 2 implications, and nuances in dealing with intangibles.
- Impactful Changes to Dividend Franking Rules: Gain clarity on how recent amendments may affect dividend franking rules, ensuring you’re well-prepared for any forthcoming adjustments.
- Analysis of Develops in Case Law and ATO rulings: Delve into notable developments in case law and ATO Rulings to enhance your understanding of current legal precedents and their implications for corporate tax practices.
Event details
Date
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Location
Online (Zoom)
Time
9.30am – 10.30am AEDT
SW Speakers
Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director
SW
Antony Cheung
Senior Tax Manager
SW
Yang Shi
Tax Director
SW
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
Developing tomorrow’s leaders today
The 2024 Emerging Property Fund Managers series has now concluded. To register your interest for the next series, which will be announced in the coming months, please email marketing@sw-au.com.
For the seventh year, we delivered an interactive 5-part seminar series to aspiring and emerging leaders in the Property Fund Management sector, with direct access to leading industry experts and their experience, strategic industry insights and pitfalls, and key issues ranging from structuring, debt and equity through to legal and compliance.
Facilitated by our property funds specialists, featuring content developed alongside industry, each session featured practical working considerations and discussions with market leaders.
Who should attend?
- Emerging leaders in property fund management
- Professionals involved in the property funds industry looking to expand their knowledge beyond their existing area of expertise
- Property developers looking to move into funds management
Benefits
- Learn how to protect your business & personal assets
- Different approaches to structuring a product
- Identifying methods to raise debt and equity capital
- Market trends in the different asset classes
- Tax issues arising from different structures
- Effective exit strategies for your investors
- How COVID has changed the landscape
Series Program
Session 1 | Fundamentals for Success – Part 1
12 March 2024 | Melbourne
The introductory session provides a brief overview of the series structure before hearing first-hand from industry specialists the key lessons they’ve learnt, what challenged them the most, what worked, what didn’t and tips on building the right team.
Session 2 | Cyber Security for Funds and Fund Managers
18 April 2024 | Melbourne
Explore industry insights into cyber security in funds management with our keynote speaker, Nick Klein from CyberCX.
Session 3 | Fund Structuring
16 May 2024 | Sydney
You may have a plan, but do you know which fund structure will give you the best competitive advantage? The industry experts will talk you through the fund structure matrix which covers local and international equity, fee structure and more.
Session 4 | Debt & Equity
19 September 2024 | Melbourne
Everything you need to consider and what to avoid in modern-day financing. Identify both the traditional and alternative methods for obtaining funding, how to strike a deal with the banks and how best to raise your debt and equity.
Session 5 | Legal, Regulatory & Compliance
17 October 2024 | Sydney
Ensuring your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed are important for the property funds management industry. Our experts will talk you through the documentation and practical application involved in your fund set-up and provide tips on avoiding common pit-falls to ensure you stay compliant.
Event details
Location
Hybrid event
- In-person: delivered in either Sydney or Melbourne SW offices
- Online nationally – for attendees outside host city
Time
4 – 6pm, mid-month, minimising disruption to your day, week and month
Series speakers
Industry speakers
- Howard Brenchley | APN Property Group
- David Omond | KM Property Funds
- Nick Klein | CyberCX
- Melissa Kingham | Haben Property Fund
- Chris Langford | Newmark Capital
- Emma Donaghue | Hall & Wilcox
- Georgia Liu | Commonwealth Bank of Australia
SW speakers
Simon Tucker
Director, Tax
SW
Rami Eltchelebi
Partner, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW
Stephen O’Flynn
Director, Tax
SW
Sejla Kadric
Director, Business & Private Client Advisory
SW
Danny Armstrong
Director, Banking & International Business
SW
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
At our annual Employment Taxes update for the Not-for-profit, Government and Corporate sectors our experts will delve into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes, offering you a unique opportunity to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
During the session, our experts will provide insights and actionable knowledge that will empower your organisation to navigate the complexities of the current tax landscape with confidence.
During these webinars our tax experts will provide an update on:
- New Developments: Examine recent cases and the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) compliance activities. This session will cover hot topics including guidance on electric vehicles, and recent updates in the application of the otherwise deductible rule, helping you understand their implications on your organisation.
- FBT Focus: In addition to a recap on the basics of some common benefits, explore hot topics in FBT, including FBT record-keeping concessions and recent updates in the application of the otherwise deductible rule, helping you understand their implications on your sector. Special emphasis on exempt electric vehicles, reflecting the shift towards sustainable practices.
- Global Mobility: Learn about proposed tax residency changes and how they intertwine with flexible remote working arrangements.
- Superannuation: Gain insights into ATO audit activities, powers of the FWO and their potential impact on your organisation. Additionally, prepare for the upcoming legislative changes requiring employers to pay super on payday from 1 July 2026, aligning superannuation guarantee payments with wage payment frequencies.
- Employee vs Contractor: Understand the ATO’s updated rulings and how they affect your workforce management.
- Payroll Tax: Stay informed about the latest developments in Payroll Tax. This segment will focus on the application of relevant contract provisions, the implications of the new temporary Payroll Tax surcharge, new payroll tax obligations for some private schools in Victoria and the impact of increased thresholds. We will also speak about how to make your payroll tax return preparation processes more efficient and reduce the chance of error.
- Wage remediation: Wage underpayments continue to be the focus of media and government scrutiny and can have immense adverse effects on employers. We will speak about some common causes of wage underpayments, how STP 2 and payday super may super charge audit activity and the role of tax practitioners in the wage remediation process.
Webinar recordings
Who should attend?
- Tax managers and their support staff
- Human resource management/remuneration and benefits managers
- Other staff interested in employer tax compliance, such as CFOs, financial controllers, CEOs and directors
Session details
Session 1 | Employment Tax update: Corporate sector
Date
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Location
Online nationally – via Zoom webinar
Time
1.30pm – 2.30pm (AEDT)
10.30am – 11.30am (Perth)
12.30pm – 1.30pm (Brisbane)
Session 2 | Employment Tax update: Not-for-Profit and Government sectors
Date
Thursday 21 March 2024
Location
Online or SW Melbourne office, Level 10, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne
Time
1.00pm arrival for a 1.30pm start, concludes 2.30pm (AEDT)
Light lunch will be provided in the SW Melbourne office for those attending in person
Expert speakers
信永中和的专家们将探讨近期税务与会计方面的重大变化，及其可能对您和贵公司产生的影响。
Our SW experts will discuss recent significant tax and accounting changes as well as their potential impacts to you and your business.
我们为2023年最后一场全中文税务与会计更新讲座准备了丰富的内容。
We have a lot to share at our final Mandarin Tax & Accounting Update for 2023.
税务与会计主题汇总 Summary of tax & accounting topics
- 客观看待税籍 | An objective view of tax residency
- 统一报告标准现在进行时 | The common reporting standards current and in force
- 浅谈海外构架的基本逻辑 | Ideas that underpin overseas structures
- 税务构架的三个角度 | Three aspects of tax structuring
- 高净值人士个税审计的步骤与常见问题 | Steps of individual income tax audit for high-net-worth individuals and frequently asked questions
- 会计准则与ASIC新动态以及可持续发展报告 | Accounting standards and ASIC updates and sustainability reporting
- 税收改革 – 经合组织“支柱二”全球反税基侵蚀规则与资本弱化 | Tax Reform – OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules & Thin Capitalisation
专家团队 | Your experts
时炜淞 Vincent Shi
董事 Director
张洋 Bessie Zhang
合伙人 Partner
秦建乐 Michael Qin
合伙人 Partner
陈泓洋 Michael Chen
高级经理 Senior Manager
联系我们 | Contact us
若您有任何疑问或想了解更多详情，欢迎通过 marketing@sw-au.com 联系本事务所市场部团队。
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
请关注我们的微信公众号，了解更多动态资讯和线上讲座。
Follow our WeChat account to stay updated on insights and our other webinars.
Our 2023 OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules – Global and domestic minimum tax seminar provided an update of the new requirements impacting multinational groups.
Our online seminar was delivered in an interactive format with SW expert Daren Yeoh, Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director.
This seminar covered the following topics:
- Who will be impacted by Pillar Two
- When will Pillar Two apply in Australia
- Implications for Australian headquartered groups
- Implications for Australian subsidiaries and permanent establishments of foreign MNEs
- Steps to apply Pillar Two
- Implications for accounting for income taxes
- Simple calculation examples
SW Speaker
Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director
SW
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
Join our 2023 Tax Effect Accounting (TEA) seminar to ensure you are up to date with the key tax changes and impact of new accounting standards.
This year our online seminar was delivered in an interactive format with SW expert Daren Yeoh, Tax Director. Daren provided an update on the latest in accounting for income taxes in 2023.
This seminar covered the following topics:
- Key tax changes to take into account in your TEA calculations
- Calculation of tax balances
- Equity accounted entries
- Impact of application of new Accounting Standards
- Business combinations
- Tax accounting for tax consolidated groups
- Accounting for tax uncertain tax treatments.
If you are looking to automate your tax effect accounting processes look no further than CTS for Corporates. For details please go to: Complete Tax Solutions(CTS) or contact Daren on dyeoh@sw-au.com.
CTS for Corporates automatically:
- calculates the current and deferred tax balances
- generates the journals required to be posted
- generates the comprehensive AASB 112 compliant disclosure notes to be incorporated into the financial statements.
This means that the complex tax effect accounting is simplified, with the hard work being done for you.
In addition your tax return can be automatically generated and lodged.
SW Speaker
Daren Yeoh
Partner and Corporate & International Tax Director
SW
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, we are witnessing a significant shift in the dynamics of conducting business. The uncertainties surrounding established supply chains have prompted many countries to explore alternative business locations and trading partners. India and Australia have been two popular geographical choices of cross-border business investments, with investment opportunities re-growing during the post-COVID age. It is essential to recognise the transfer pricing developments and potential transfer pricing challenges when considering doing businesses in the two countries.
Saurrav Sood, Practice Leader (SW India), Kunal Mehra, Managing Partner & Co-Founder (SW India), and Yang Shi, Transfer Pricing Director (SW Australia) discussed crucial considerations from the standpoint of transfer pricing. Our expert speakers provided insights from both the Indian and Australian perspectives. The session delivered an insight into strategies for mitigating transfer pricing risks that multinationals can adopt while embarking on business ventures in India and Australia.
Experts
Yang Shi
Transfer Pricing Director
SW
Rahul Sanghani
Associate Director, Tax
SW
Kunal Mehra
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
SW India
Saurrav Sood
Practice Leader | International Tax & Transfer Pricing
SW India
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.
Our 2023 Financial Reporting webinar series ran across two interactive sessions presented by accounting experts.
This year, the series was delivered online with a focus on topics of particular relevance and importance to our clients in 2023, and also provided a general update on what’s new in financial reporting.
Series details
Webinar 1: Financial Reporting update for 30 June 2023
Our experts provided insight and an update on:
- Accounting standard changes
- Key focus areas for 30 June 2023 reporting
- ASIC update
- Corporate governance update
- Sustainability standards
- Other regulatory changes
Webinar 2: Financial Reporting update for 31 December 2023
Our experts covered:
- Accounting standard changes
- Key focus areas for 31 December 2023 reporting
- ASIC update
- Corporate governance update
- Sustainability standards
- Other regulatory changes
Series experts
René Muller
Partner, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW
Jimmy Cao
Associate Director, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW
James Serpell
Senior Manager, Assurance and Advisory Services
SW
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.