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    What Is Asset Management?

    New to the asset management game?  Think of it like taking care of a garden. Just as a gardener decides what plants to grow where, asset management is about choosing and looking after different types of investments. The main goal of asset management is making sure these investments grow and become more valuable over time,…

    Payroll Tax Changes for Medical Practices – Get up to Speed

    There has been a recent change to payroll tax that applies to medical practices and practitioners, including dental clinics, radiology centres, physiotherapy practices, and other similar businesses. It comes down to the State Revenue Office’s definition of ‘employee’ and ‘contractor’. It is the employer’s responsibility to deduct a percentage of each employee’s wages as payroll…

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    Whether you’re an employee or employer in New South Wales, you must understand the safety net that workers’ compensation provides.  It isn’t just about legal compliance; it’s about peace of mind and protection for everyone in the workplace. In this workers’ compensation benefits guide, we’ll explore this system to understand how it works and what…

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    If the finance world were a superhero movie, in one corner, you’d have the Actuary, master of foreseeing financial risk. In the other, the Accountant, guardian of financial health and stability! Both deal with finances and are superheroes in their own right, but their powers are quite different.  Let’s find out the actuary vs accountant…

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