de Jonge Read Jun 185 minWhat do you mean I lost my operating license?Our client, Andrew, operated a successful bus company. Prior to Covid-19 the business has been embroiled in a dispute with a Government bod
de Jonge Read May 264 minOh no, I'm in lockdown with rental commitments!Next minute – the pandemic. The café was reduced to take away service only. Surrounding office buildings emptied as businesses transitioned
de Jonge Read Apr 223 minGetting in shape for the past COVID-19 economyRight now, it seems like a lot of life and business is on hold. There has been a reprieve of sorts and everybody seems to have taken a deep
de Jonge Read Mar 34 minMy creditors want to bankrupt me! Now I have no choice!When people are facing bankruptcy, the most important asset unsurprisingly, is the family home. Now the forced sale of a family home can
Phil HamenkoJan 313 minI know what I'm doing! It will all be fine.In this month’s Case Study we look at some of the pitfalls experienced by a client, who, against his Accountants advice, managed the exit...
Phil HamenkoDec 18, 20192 min'Tis the Season To Be JollyMany businesses traditionally close over the Christmas period. However, not everything goes on Christmas holidays.
Phil HamenkoNov 28, 20195 minComprehensive Credit Reporting - There’s No Sticking Your Head In The Sand!Our Case Study this month looks at the changes in credit reporting in Australia, and the impact that this had on our client, Allan. These...
Phil HamenkoOct 30, 20194 minHow Unsecured Company Debt Turned Into a Secured Personal DebtThis month we look at one of the early warning signs that a business may need pre-insolvency advice – fintech lending. In this instance w...
Phil HamenkoAug 20, 20195 minATO Garnishee Notice – Nothing to Worry About. Guess Again.This month’s case study looks at the ATO’s ability to issue Garnishee Notices. Garnishees can be powerful and should be taken very seriou...
Phil HamenkoJul 31, 20194 minWell That Escalated Quickly!This month’s case study looks at the importance of identifying warning signs and how quickly things can change. This case involves a situ...
Phil HamenkoMay 22, 20193 minClient reviews - not a problem now, but what about the future?Well, it’s coming to that time again. The end of the financial year. Over the coming months many accountants and professional advisors wi...
Phil HamenkoFeb 21, 20194 minCase Study: This new client looks shaky – how to take them on with confidenceWe recently met a client who was referred by his brand new accountant. In fact, the accountant was not sure he wanted to take them on as ...
Courtney GriffinFeb 18, 20192 minWhen disaster strikes twiceFirstly, we hope everyone in Townsville and other parts of North Queensland which have experienced flooding are safe and well. To all our...
Corey ColeFeb 7, 20192 minDon’t let your clients think everything will be alright.Individuals who have invested in residential properties have been experiencing considerable losses ever since the value of the properties...
de Jonge Read Dec 14, 20184 minDiv 7A loan - the sleeping giantOur latest case study looks at how we devised a strategy to manage the liquidation of a company with an insurmountable director loan (Div...
Terry FinnOct 18, 20183 minThe Tale of Two BrothersVic and Richard are two brothers who were directors of what became a rather large (100+ employees) company. Due to changes in the industr...
Matt FlowersSep 25, 20184 minWatch Out For That Forgotten Deed of CovenantDeed of Covenants (DOC) can be easily missed and forgotten. Therefore, Company directors may unknowingly and unnecessarily be placing their
Matt FlowersMar 1, 20183 minIgnorance Is Not Always BlissMany business owners set out with a view that the sky will always be blue. Maintaining a positive outlook is important however, as we al...
de Jonge Read Jan 8, 20183 minFinancial Analysis - The Difference Between Profit and CashI’ve never met a business owner that went into private enterprise with a view of failing. The vast majority of business owners are highly...
Graham PaigeOct 17, 20172 minFranchisors Nirvana: Retain Sites And at the Same Time Assist Distressed FranchiseesFranchisors and franchisees have an intimate relationship. In the past, there has been the analogy to a parent/child relationship. Initi...
