Sky CTO Ashley Carmichael and Client Manager Anthony Cortese catch-up for a debrief on the recent Federal Budget. For a more detailed analysis of the measures announced in the Federal Budget, check-out our Federal Budget Blog. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the latest t…

In this episode, Sky Accountants Director & CTO, Ashley Carmichael and Client Manager, Nicole Williams discuss all things Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). With the FBT year having finished on the 31st of March, Nikky provides a crash course in FBT to help employers understand their obligations. Tune in to learn more about FBT and the actions employers sh…

Sky Accountants Director & CTO, Ashley Carmichael discusses the evolving superannuation landscape with Client Manager, Anthony Cortese. Tune in to hear about: NES Amendments to enshrine the right to super; The state of play with Payday Super; The latest Superannuation Guarantee compliance statistics and activities; The slated increase in the Supera…

Sky Accountants Director & CTO, Ashley Carmichael talks about the changes to the Stage 3 tax rate cuts that were recently announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Tune in to catch-up on the history of the stage 3 tax rate cuts, the recent political machinations and the changes that are currently before Parliament. To read more, check out our b…

In this episode of the Sky Accountants Podcast, join host Ashley Carmichael and guest expert Michael Ferris from Probooks Accounting as they delve into the intricate process of purchasing a business. This insightful discussion is a comprehensive guide for anyone considering or actively pursuing business acquisitions. Michael, with extensive experie…

The healthcare industry is vast, complex, and constantly evolving. It encompasses various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, hospitals, clinics, and more. With the increasing demand for healthcare services, it's no surprise that many entrepreneurs are drawn to this industry. However, building a successful business in h…

Sky Accountants Directors Paul Dowler and Ashley Carmichael get together to discuss budgets. Tune in to hear about the different types of budget, the budget preparation process and how a budget can be used to better manage your business. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From t…

With EOFY 2023 having just passed, Jamie Johns, CEO and Ashley Carmichael, CTO talk about all of the things that businesses need to know to close-out the 2022/23 financial year and start 2023/24 on the right foot. Useful Links: End-of-year finalisation through STP Taxable Payments Annual Reports (Contractor Reporting) Superannuation Guarantee Rates…

On Tuesday the 9th of May the Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget. Tune in to this episode to hear Jamie Johns and Ashley Carmichael review the budget and what to keep an eye on moving forwards. Don’t forget to head over to the Sky Accountants website to download our Federal Budget report. -----------------------------…

John Anderton, CEO & Founder of Butterfly (www.butterfly.com.au) talks to Ashley Carmichael about how technological innovation can be harnessed to create new business opportunities and to drive improvement in established organisations. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the…

Michael Hopwood, CEO of Customer Consulting Group Pty Ltd joins us to talk about how technology can be leveraged to drive efficiency and enhance customer experience. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the latest tax changes, to finance and developments in employment law and…

Sky Accountants Senior Client Manager, Tracey Hunter takes us through the detail on the new ‘Electric Cars Exemption’ that is designed to encourage take-up of zero or low emissions vehicles. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the latest tax changes, to finance and developme…

Jamie Johns (CEO) and Ashley Carmichael (CTO) talk about the changes arising from the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Fair Work Act Changes that employers need to be aware of. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the latest tax changes, to finance and developments in employment law…

Jamie Johns (CEO) and Ashley Carmichael (CTO) of Sky Accountants talk about the latest guidance from the ATO on the always challenging contractor v employee issues faced by businesses. ABOUT SKY ACCOUNTANTS PODCAST: A Podcast focusing on the issues that affect business owners in Australia. From the latest tax changes, to finance and developments in…