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NAB stablecoin, plans & regulation | SW talks to Howard Silby

31/03/2023

National Australia Bank (NAB) recently announced the launch of its stablecoin, AUDN, which is backed by the Australian dollar. The move comes amid the exponential growth in digital payments, ownership, and trading in cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and other digital assets in Australia over the last few years. In a recent conversation with Danny Armstrong, NAB’s Chief […]

Media release | beaton Client Choice Awards 2023 Finalists

31/03/2023

We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a finalist in two key categories for the beaton Client Choice Awards. “For the sixth consecutive year, we have been recognised as a finalist for Best Accounting Firm ($30m – $100m revenue), and for the second year in a row, we have been named as […]

Developing out of a recession | Property development seminar

30/03/2023

With multiple economic factors currently affecting the property industry, we are delighted to bring you this property development seminar with experts who have lived through boom & bust periods, and have genuine advice and insights into the industry’s current challenges and opportunities. This interactive face to face event will be hosted by SW property expert, Sejla […]

University Open Office

30/03/2023

Whether you’re considering being part of our team or have already submitted an application, please join us for our Open office! See what its really like to work at SW. Learn more about our divisions, the accounting profession and make connections from Grads to Partners over nibbles and drinks. We hope to see you there! […]

Greg Will talks to media about current issues for Australian businesses

29/03/2023

Greg Will, SW Director and specialist business advisor, talks to Mike Loder, the host of Ticker News, about a recent report on how Australian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are performing in the current economic climate. The report was conducted in partnership with Small Business Australia, a respected advocacy group for SMEs, to identify […]

New thin capitalisation regime details released

23/03/2023

The Australian Treasury released Exposure Draft legislation aimed at strengthening Australia’s thin capitalisation (thin cap) rules. The Government is seeking feedback on the Exposure Draft which also proposes to disallow interest on debt used to fund foreign companies.   The Exposure Draft, released on 16 March 2023, is in line with the Government’s commitment to address […]

Federal Budget 2023/24 Business Survey & Webinar

20/03/2023

What will the Federal Budget 2023/24 deliver to support you, your business and your industry? With inflation issues globally, we are seeing continued pressure on interest rates and cost of living, staffing shortages, supply chain issues and rising business costs. This Budget will need to deliver for Australian businesses, and particularly small to medium-sized enterprises […]

Government proposes changes to tax concessions for large superannuation balances

10/03/2023

In the lead-up to the May budget, the Albanese Government has announced a major change to taxes on superannuation earnings for balances over $3 million. Current superannuation taxes An individual’s retirement savings, held in a complying superannuation fund, is subject to concessional taxation on earnings of income and capital gains. The extent of the tax concession […]

ATO updates Top 500 private groups tax program: how it affects your business

10/03/2023

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its guidance on effective tax governance for the Top 500 private groups in Australia. The Top 500 program focuses on preventive action, and its key concept is ‘Justified Trust,’ which ensures confidence in the community that the largest private groups are paying the correct amount of tax. To […]

Gaming machine money laundering: What do operators need to do to comply with AML/CTF Laws

07/03/2023

Poker machine money laundering is in the spotlight again after concerns around serious and organised criminals targeting pubs and clubs to launder money. With the news regarding SkyCity, AUSTRAC has cited ‘systemic failures’ in the operator’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) programs, particularly regarding the failure to have a transaction monitoring program and to […]