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Insight How not-for-profit organisations can shift from ‘survival mode’ into sustainability

We saw COVID threaten the sustainability for many not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, forcing some to make operational changes or to shut their doors, and others to adapt and drive innovation to achieve their mission. But what does it mean to be a sustainable NFP, and how do these organisations then remain sustainable for years to come?

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Podcast New South Wales dips it’s toes in tax reform

The New South Wales State Government has been busy with tax reform this year – from the raft of state taxation amendments commencing in May, to the first steps to abolish stamp duty introduced as part of their state budget last week.

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Client alert Three weeks remaining for Queensland builders to comply with QBCC's Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements

With only 3 weeks remaining in the financial year, builders should immediately test their compliance with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s (QBCC) Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements (MFR) to ensure there is enough time to rectify any deficiencies before FY22/23 year end.

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Insight Implications of Division 7A on family settlements

Hearing the words ‘Division 7A’ is often accompanied with a twinge of anxiety – and for good reason. This area of tax legislation is incredibly complex, and for family businesses, Division 7A can be a particularly difficult concept to navigate.

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Insight Tax in M&A: Questions to ask your business and deal team

While Australia has shown strong acquirer appetite and businesses from all industries are finding great success and outstanding returns with their acquisition and divestment strategies, M&A activity now faces an uncertain future.

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Insight Tax in M&A: Questions to ask your business and deal team

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Client alert Can your business leverage the Small Business Restructure process to clean up old debt?

As the economy continues to battle ongoing waves of COVID-19, businesses who are struggling to pay legacy debts may be left wondering what their future might look like.

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Client alert ATO puts up to 50,000 taxpayers on alert for looming Director Penalty Notices

On 28 March, the ATO sent its strongest message on debt enforcement since the COVID-19 pandemic commenced, advising that it is now issuing letters to taxpayers informing them about their potential personal liability for company tax debts under the Director Penalty Notice (DPN) programme.

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Insight Top 5 issues for CFOs in 2022

Living through the pandemic has delivered a clear reminder that some things are simply beyond our forecasting or our control. That’s the kind of wildcard CFOs can do without! CFOs are in the box seat with a once-in-a-career opportunity to create a whole new – and ideally improved – business ‘normal’ by considering talent, digital transformation, cyber resilience, post-pandemic growth, diversity and inclusion.

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Client alert Fair Work Ombudsman releases its strategic priorities and key industry focus for FY23

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced its strategic priorities for 2022-23 including where audit and enforcement activities will be undertaken in relation to wage underpayments.

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Guidebook A guide to transition from exploration to development and production

A deep dive into the accounting, tax and finance implications as you transition from exploration through development and ultimately, production.

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Insight Holding banking to account: the real diversity and inclusion picture

We discussed some of the key findings of our Women in Business research with female industry leaders across our global Grant Thornton network, exploring how the banking sector can keep the momentum going to attract, retain and nurture women to build a more inclusive future.

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CLIENT ALERT $2bn Breakthrough Victoria Fund, now investing in research, technology and innovation

The $2bn Breakthrough Victoria Fund will consider a range of investments from $500,000 to $30 million for projects across four funding streams, with a flexible approach to investment depending on the opportunity. A wide range of businesses, research organisations, universities, joint venture and consortia are encouraged to apply.

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Insight Investment into innovation encouraging stability in manufacturing

Australian manufacturers have been through difficult times, particularly with the shutdown of the automotive industry, but remaining businesses are proving to be agile and resilient having already battled through lots of challenges. In addition, the accelerating pace of new technologies being introduced, combined with COVID-19 disruption and the Government’s substantial industry support, many manufacturing business models have been fundamentally challenged for the better.

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Insight How not-for-profit organisations can shift from ‘survival mode’ into sustainability

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Client alert Professional services – is it time for our Owner’s Room?

Professional service firms have experienced growth and increased profitability over the last two years. The issue of succession – promoting, attracting and managing the retirement of equity participants – has never been more challenging.

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Client Alert GST and changes in use of residential premises

As the financial year draws to a close, now is the time for property developers to review their projects and determine whether there has been a change of intended or actual use of any residential premises which may require a GST adjustment under Division 129 of the GST Act.

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Income Tax Assessment Amendment (Digital Games Tax Offset) Bill 2021: Measure for Consultation

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Iain Kemp

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Iain Kemp

Office Chair - Adelaide

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National Managing Partner - Industry
Office Chair - Adelaide

Iain is an experienced audit practitioner and combines his technical skills with international experience, having worked in Johannesburg, Moscow and Sydney. Iain is known to be pragmatic and practical in his approach when advising clients.

Iain acts as Lead Partner on a number of ASX listed businesses in the energy and resources sector, including exploration and mining companies in production
Iain has been involved in a number of IPOs and backdoor listings of local companies and businesses with operations in China

Iain is an active member Grant Thornton’s national Energy & Resources team. His focus is in producing assets, exploration companies, allied service and manufacturing companies to the mining industry.

Qualifications

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Registered Company Auditor
Chartered Accountant (South Africa) Member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants