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Jumping into a new season, we've had another lightbulb moment.
As the 2019 financial year draws to a close, was this year all that you had hoped it would be?

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with Daniela De Fazio & Scott McKenzie.

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with Andrew Van De Beek & Carly Amado.

Single Touch Payroll is happening. Get yourself sorted. Watch this quick video from Andy.
Accountants, we’re for the people. The people who are building businesses, actually making jobs, dreaming up the future Australia, and bloody well contributing to the tax system.
With all the negative press out there saying how hard it is to buy your first home. My Mortgage Freedom invites you to attend a FREE seminar for all First Home Buyers.
The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg dropped the 2019 #Budget last night. The big takeaway being, #BackInTheBlack! And as always, we've whipped up a quick summary of what caught our attention, and what you need to look out for. What did you think?

Earlier this year, we released our guide to better business. The guide was created with a number of fantastic contributions from leading experts from around Australia. We speak with James O'Reily & Sean Murphy.

We know Single Touch Payroll might be confusing, and that's why we're running two events to help you get up to scratch, so come July, you're ready to smash STP.
Got your record keeping nailed? We detail what's up so you'll be your accountants favourite client come tax time.
Generally we aren't fans of the Government interfering with our personal lives, but for couples across Australia there are big tax implications when you're in a serious relationship.
As my travels came to an end I reflected on what being away taught me – about myself and about Illumin8. Turns out we're on the right track.

Arriving in Brussels by train. His wife found herself a little worse for wear and needed to take a few days to get back in action. Andrew on the other hand, despite being disappointed about not being able to explore with her.
What London taught me was just a really simple little thing, but it's just to love on yourself and look after yourself a bit.
Our home base for this UK & Europe trip was a place to the east of London called Norwich.

The ATO have released their hit list, most notably is the crackdown on work related motor vehicle and travel deductions.

Xero has a new navigation. A navigation that will help you get stuff done. Better, quicker for both small businesses, and the accountants and bookkeepers behind the scenes.
Okay so let's talk Amsterdam. On my trip the third spot we visited was Amsterdam. Amsterdam's really kinda dear to my heart to my father's side, he's Dutch.

One of the first stops on the trip was Rome. The one thing his wife wanted to do whilst in Rome was to sit outside something beautiful, enjoy an Italian coffee, and bask in the sunshine.

Two step authentication (2SA) is a requirement by the Australian Tax Office and is mandatory for any user with access to Xero and provides an extra level of security for your account by including a unique 6-digit code at the time you login.

Andrew shares his thoughts on Scotland. It wasn’t just a highlight because he got to tickle his fancy for world class whisky, but because he got to spend time with his family.

Bookkeepers add a whole lot more value to small business than data entry and pushing paper. A bookkeeper might just be what you need to take your business up a notch.

If it sounds like we might make beautiful business together, why not get in contact and discuss your accounting and bookkeeping options with our team.
*PLEASE NOTE* We are currently only taking on clients that operate a business at this time. If you are on the lookout for an accountant to look after your individual return, we can connect you to a couple that we think are ace!