de Jonge ReadMay 125 minValue Adding at EOFY Tax TalksSo, EOFY again and probably time to meet with clients and go over the taxation management plan. As the late Kerry Packer famously said,...
de Jonge ReadNov 16, 20214 minTo Litigate Or Not To LitigateThis month’s case study looks at a very successful business operating in the marine sector that faced an unexpected legal dispute
de Jonge Read Oct 12, 20214 minGreat, now I need a Plan CThis month’s case study is a continuation from last month and looks at our client, Frank. Plan B was to negotiate some payment plans with...
de Jonge Read May 12, 20214 minCreditors' Voluntary Liquidation - How about the personal side?In this month’s case study, we look at the case of Jeff whose business suffered severe cashflow problems during the covid pandemic. This...
de Jonge Read Mar 10, 20216 minThe Cost of Buying TimeHis passion for business resulted in him putting a series of “band-aids” over his problems rather than dealing with some underlying issues.
de Jonge ReadFeb 11, 20214 minDebt Restructure or Business Restructure? In this month’s case study we look at our client, Darren, the director of a scaffolding company. The business had accrued a significant...
de Jonge ReadDec 23, 20202 min'Tis the Season To Be JollyMany businesses traditionally close over the Christmas period. However, not everything goes on Christmas holidays.
de Jonge Read Nov 13, 20205 minIn the Post Covid Economy is it Time to Rebuild or Move on?As Government relief measures end businesses will face different choices. For some, this may mean a growth strategy, as competitors may...
de Jonge Read Jul 22, 20203 minSecrets of Asset ProtectionIn this month’s case study we are going to look at that all important priority – protecting the family home!
de Jonge Read Jun 18, 20205 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 26, 20204 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 22, 20203 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 3, 20204 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
de Jonge Read Jan 31, 20203 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...
de Jonge Read Nov 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...
de Jonge Read Aug 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...
de Jonge Read Jul 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...
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...
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...