Episodes - Tax Talks

58 | The Story of Mclowd

The story of Mclowd starts like many other successful start-ups. Mclowd was born out of an attempt to "scratch its own itch". Ashley Porter was there.

57 | Event-Based Reporting

Here are some comments from Kevin Bungard, CEO at Class, about the first round of event-based reporting.

56 | Acknowledgement of Trust

When do you need an acknowledgement of trust in an SMSF? Heide Robson will talk you through different scenarios re compliance with s52(2)(g) of the SIS Act.

55 | Tax Practitioners Board

Do you know what the TPB actually does, how it is structured and financed? We didn't. So we asked Ian Taylor, Chair of the TPB. Here is his answer.

54 | The Story of Class

The Story of Class is not just about Class. It is also a story about the SMSF industry and us. Kevin Bungard of Class will tell you how it all started.

53 | SMSF Update

The super reform is done and dusted, but some issues still raise their head. Daniel Mikhail of Partners Wealth Group will discuss those with you.

52 | Div 7A Debt Forgiveness

Div 7A debt forgiveness is less common than Div 7A loans and payments, but still important to get right. Peter Adams of Augmentors will discuss the details with you.

51 | Div 7A Payments

Div 7A payments can turn into an expensive exercise. Including transfer or provision of company assets. Peter Adams of Augmentor will tell you what this is all about.

50 | Div 7A Loans

Div 7A loans are tricky but there are ways out. As Peter Adams of Augmentors in Sydney will tell you.

49 | Earnout Arrangements

Most professional practices sell with an earnout arrangement. Patrick Huang of Argyle Lawyers will tell you how to treat these for tax purposes.

48 | How To Buy an Accounting Practice

At the very start it sounds easy. You just go and buy what you need. But it isn't easy. Steven Fine of Growth Focus will walk you through the process.

47 | Pension Strategies Post 1 July 2017

Pension strategies post 1 July 2017 have changed. Daniel Mikhail of Partners Wealth Group will guide you through the different options.

46 | Innovation in Australian Law Firms

It is worth looking over the fence for ideas. Here are Paul Baker and Zile Yu discussing innovation in the legal industry and at Meridian Lawyers.

45 | Online SMSF Auditing Software

Online SMSF auditing software is the way of the future. Manoj Abichandani of onlinesmsfaudit.com.au will tell you why and how.

44 | Offshoring to the Philippines

Offshoring has a negative connotation. But it doesn't have to be this way. Mike O'Hagan of Mike's Buiness Tours will show you the options you have.

Most accounting and tax practitioners will only ever sell a practice once in their lifetime, maybe twice. So we don't get any practice runs. Rather the opposite - we straight to the final. In this episode Steven Fine of Focus Growth will walk us through the top 10 mistakes sellers make when selling an accounting practice.

43 | Top 10 Mistakes When Selling an Accounting Practice

You probably will only ever sell your practice once. So no practice runs. Steven Fine of Growth Focus will show you the top 10 mistakes sellers make.

42 | Legal Issues When Buying or Selling a Business

Buying or selling a business? Common pitfalls are not rocket science but easily overlooked. Patrick Huang of Argyle Lawyers will guide you around these.

41 | How Data Feeds Work

How do data feeds actually work? Kevin Bungard and Tom Sargent of Class will give you a unique insight.

40 | Personal Insurance Inside or Outside of Super

Personal insurance inside or outside of Super? Mistakes can cost dearly. Daniel Mikhail of Partners Wealth Group will guide you through the intricate details.