Another example of how the major accounting software providers are expanding their reach with cloud-computing.

http://tinyurl.com/zvl9hcn

The Federal Budget.

What does it mean? Does it affect me?

Our overview of the most important parts of last night’s Budget are contained in our Federal Budget Overview here.

We highlight this article, simply to reinforce our view that businesses need to conduct transactions in real-time and have real-time information available.

This obviously depends on the infrastructure available and the quality of it.

http://tinyurl.com/gmdgyur

With ongoing debates regarding housing affordability, this article highlights another possible solution.

http://tinyurl.com/hx4hpwu

Another article regarding the financial battles associated with deceased estates. Such battles appear to be on the rise.

http://tinyurl.com/zpabq9q

An insight into how the current Australian Taxation Office Commissioner views the challenges he’s had coming from private industry and his main focuses whilst in the top job.

http://tinyurl.com/hzwdcop

Moral of the story?

Prepare a Will!

http://tinyurl.com/jj24m38

This article is important, not for the industry it focuses on, but the trend it highlights. How can (will?) this trend disrupt your industry?

http://tinyurl.com/j7h8ro7

Another change to previously-announced intentions by the Government regarding the GST, which means even more focus on superannuation and negative-gearing. This year’s Federal Budget may include some very interesting proposals.

http://tinyurl.com/jad66fg

We’re not sure whether to be shocked or impressed with the tax deductions this person was claiming.

http://tinyurl.com/haorrcx