A major concern for many businesses is maintaining a healthy cash flow. It is the heartbeat of your business and keeping it stable requires juggling most aspects of your operation, including debtors, payroll, credit and stock. When your business is squeezed by a tight economy — and tight credit — its ability to manage cash…
More than 2,000 accountants and bookkeepers from New Zealand, Asia and Australia descended on Brisbane to attend Xero’s annual Xerocon conference last week. The event is the largest accounting technology conference in Australia, with some attendees who flew in for the first time from New Zealand and Asia. According to Xero, Brisbane was chosen to…
Have a valid Will There are many problems that arise if you don’t have a valid Will – problems that can cause a great deal of distress to your family when you die. A valid Will details in writing how you wish your assets to be distributed, and must be dated and witnessed by two…
Uber is calling for drivers, Airbnb is seeking more hosts but what are the implications of becoming part of the sharing economy? The basics of tax apply regardless of how you earn money. That is, even though you may be earning income from different sources or using different platforms to generate income, the fundamental tax…
It’s Financial Planning Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Dare to Dream’. Reports by McCrindle Research have found that while most Aussies have financial dreams, many of us don’t have plans in place to achieve them. Click through to our infographic for all the stats, and don’t forget to get in touch with us to…
Following the late-June sell off driven by Brexit uncertainty, major equity markets quickly resumed the risk-on episode that encapsulated the months leading up to the vote. A strong consensus has emerged that the direct economic impact of the vote will be largely confined to the United Kingdom (UK), with only limited spillover into the European…
Farming Business Financial Specialists Need a better way to financially manage your farming operations? Farms are businesses too! Carrick Aland Accountants can assist you to know exactly where your farming operation currently stands – and where it’s heading. From crop and livestock tracking to farm budgeting and forecasting tools, we work with you to allow…
Need a better way to financially manage your farming operations? Carrick Aland’s mission is to assist you in securing and strengthening your farm’s operational and financial business future. We do this by: Technology = Figured is cloud-based software so allows the whole farming team to access one system with real-time data in one place. It is…
