Past Event: Thursday, August 4, 2022

Affinity Technical Seminar

Restructuring Advisory Update

Matt Byrnes from our Restructuring Advisory team will provide an informative update on the key issues you should be aware of when advising your clients in these uncertain economic conditions.

Superannuation Update

Adriarnne Ede from our Private Business Tax & Advisory team will provide a brief outline on the most recent announcements and changes to superannuation that have come about in recent times, incorporating some great planning opportunities and strategies to assist in servicing your clients to improve their overall superannuation position regarding wealth as well as estate planning.

Government Grant Funding

Simone Barker from our Innovation Incentives team will provide an introduction to grant funding, including how businesses can access grant support, the types of projects Government looks to invest in, and how Grant Thornton supports clients to develop strong and meritorious applications. The session will provide an overview of key Victorian based programs, with commentary on expectations for Federal Government funding from the new Albanese Government.

Members of professional associations can claim this webinar as CPD/CPE hours if personally satisfied it is professionally relevant and meets the CPD/CPE characteristics set out in the organisation’s regulations.

Featured speakers

Matt Byrnes
Partner & National Head of Restructuring Advisory

Matt Byrnes is Grant Thornton’s National Head of Restructuring Advisory. He has particular expertise in assisting businesses in receivership, liquidation and voluntary administration.

Adriarnne Ede
Superannuation Senior Manager
Adriarnne Ede

Adriarnne is a Chartered Accountant, specialising in superannuation, particularity in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds. Having worked in Superannuation for over 10 years, Adriarnne has very strong knowledge around the Self-Managed Superannuation Sector, with a passion for assisting clients in achieving their goals with strategy recommendations to accomplish these.

Simone Barker
Director

Simone brings a background in management consulting and international business with particular focus on Asian export markets to the Innovation Incentives team. She specialises in supporting businesses to achieve their growth strategies through access to government funding and incentives.