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• Will a shareholders agreement protect a business from a family law dispute?
  When the personal intersects with the commercial – specifically, in the context of a family law dispute – shareholders agreements can be subjected to an unexpected level of scrutiny by Australian family law courts, writes Kristy-Lee Burns.
• ATO crackdown on profit restructuring leading to higher tax bills: RSM
  Recent ATO guidance on profit allocation will result in higher personal income tax bills for professionals restructuring their profits through trusts, RSM has said.
• Super balance not a priority for young Aussies, SMC reports
  Despite the long-term benefits of well-managed super, many aren’t motivated or don’t know where to start.
• When to Update Your Business Trading Terms
  Trading terms are the contract that outlines how you do business. They provide an overview of the rights and obligations of you and your customers.
• Support for rebuilding after natural disasters
  If you have lost your home, property or business to a natural disaster, the Federal/State and territory Government can provide support where natural disasters have been declared.
• Are you ready for Payday superannuation?
  From the first payday on or after 1 July 2026, employer are required to meet new super obligation.
• Calculate your costs to start a business
  The following outlines what you should consider when looking at the costs involved in starting your own business.
• Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026
  Check out which car brands are the most likely to stay on the road and not cost you a fortune to fix.
• Payday super part 2: not quite ‘all systems go’
  The reforms are finally law, but now the work to implement payday super begins.
• Privacy Compliance Sweep 2026: Is Your Business Ready?
  The privacy commissioner has launched their first-ever compliance sweep in January 2026.
• 6 ways to improve your business plan
  All businesses need a business plan, not just new businesses.
• ‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes
  Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to feel the impact.
• Student loans debt update
  If you’re among the more than three million Australians with a student loan, there’s welcome news
• New SMSF education directions
  Running a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) gives you control over your retirement savings.
• Accountants must keep ‘watchful eye’ on financial abuse
  Accountants are being urged to be aware of the risks and signs associated with financial abuse, as estimates show it could be costing the economy nearly $11 billion a year.