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Taxation in Australia is both complicated and constantly changing. Public interest in the tax system is arguably at an all-time high. Politically there is a desire to increase tax transparency for larger businesses and high net worth individuals to provide community confidence that ‘the bigger end of town’ is paying...

Garry Mathoda

Director

Sydney

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Embracing the data analytics revolution

Data analytics, at its core, is the art and science of extracting actionable insights from the labyrinth of data. It encompasses the use of cutting-edge tools and methodologies to dissect, analyse, visualise, and interpret data, leading to informed and strategic decision-making. This pivotal concept has gained immense significance in today’s...

Sangeetha Ravisankar

Senior Data Analyst

Sydney, Newcastle

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Mark Hughes Foundation

Through endless fundraising, the Mark Hughes Foundation is changing these appalling statistics. The PKF team are big supporters of the Mark Hughes Foundation and had the pleasure of being Mark Hughes Foundation volunteers, helping move and pack hundreds of beanies in preparation for #BeanieForBrainCancer week to help raise money for...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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The rarely talked about emotional benefits of finding the right business advisory partner

As a business leader, you're likely familiar with the strategic and financial advantages that a business advisory partner can bring. Typically discussions around business advisory partnerships focus on the clear, tangible benefits - strategic insights, financial guide, and operational support. However, there are some key benefits outside of this that...

Sara Crevillen

Partner

Brisbane

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Understanding and navigating family dynamics in farm succession

Family dynamics are at the heart of farm succession planning, where relationships, roles, and expectations among family members can significantly influence the success or failure of the transition process. Ensuring a harmonious handover not only safeguards the farm's future but also maintains family unity.

Steve Meyn

Chairman

Australia

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PKF Proudly Sponsors Water Polo Australia’s Professional Development Scholarship Program

PKF Sydney and Newcastle are thrilled to announce our second consecutive year of supporting the Professional Development (PD) Scholarship program. Water Polo Australia (WPA) is currently accepting applications for this prestigious scholarship, aimed at benefiting current senior squad and National Age Group Program members, as well as senior squad members...

Nicholas Falzon

Director

Sydney

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Self-education expenses — The ATO’s latest target

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has just released its latest draft ruling, TR 2023/D1, focused on the intriguing world of deductions for self-education expenses. This ruling takes the stage, replacing the seasoned TR 92/8 and TR 98/9, which have gracefully retired. So, what else have they announced? The ATO has...

Nicholas Falzon

Director

Sydney

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Enhanced disclosure requirements for charities

A charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) is required to prepare either general purpose financial statements (GPFS) or special purpose financial statements (SPFS). The reforms that were effective from 1 July 2021 that saw the end of SPFS for many for-profit private sector entities did not...

Kym Reilly

Partner

Sydney

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Hunter Breast Care Breakfast

Power, Knowledge, Freedom. In 2006, PKF started its Annual Breast Care Breakfast in order to empower our local Breast Care Nurses and give them the opportunity to be able to attend educational conferences and expand their knowledge. One of our partners, lost his wife to breast cancer and we felt...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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Lauren Parker — PKF Sydney and Newcastle Ambassador

Only two-years after a life-changing accident, Lauren has gone from being a professional triathlete to winning silver at the Paralympics.

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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Consider a new approach to fraud mitigation

The cost-of-living crisis and current economic conditions are presenting unique circumstances for businesses to navigate. Australians have just experienced their tenth straight interest rate rise since May 2022 with the potential for more, the highest inflation for 30 years, and an ongoing rental crisis. These factors have increased the pressure...

Julia Patterson

Principal

Sydney

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Are you ready for APRA’s CPS230?

In July 2022, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released a draft cross-industry Prudential Standard CPS 230 ‘Operational Risk Management’. The proposed CPS230 applies to all APRA-regulated entities including the banking, insurance and superannuation industries and becomes effective from 1 July 2025. Key objectives of CPS230 APRA has observed three...

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PKF secures multiple finalist positions in 2023 Australian Accounting Awards

Accounting and Business Advisory firm, PKF Sydney and Newcastle, is proud to announce their placement as finalists in the 2023 Australian Accounting Awards. This year, the top 10 firm has taken out a finalist position in five categories in the prestigious awards with Kym Reilly, Not-for-Profit Accountant of the Year,...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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PKF Sydney and Newcastle promote James Lee to Salary Partner

PKF Sydney and Newcastle is pleased to announce the promotion of James Lee to salaried partner in Audit and Assurance team, effective from 1 April 2023. James joined PKF in 2018, bringing with him over 15 years of experience working in the financial and accounting industry. James has proven himself...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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PKF promotes 21 deserving team members

PKF Sydney and Newcastle has announced the promotion of 21 team members across their audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate finance, and superannuation teams. The promotions boast an incredible uplift to their team, with six promotions to Manager levels and eight to Intermediate, highlighting the strong capabilities of the firm's...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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The difference between equity and equality

Quite often, the terms ‘equity’ and ‘equality’ are used interchangeably, however there are subtle yet important differences that are useful to understand as we – as individuals and as organisations – seek to attract and retain talented people, and advance as employers of choice. The Cambridge Dictionary defines equity as...

Kym Reilly

Partner

Sydney

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PKF Corporate Finance Sydney appoints Jeremy Letts as Deals Origination Director

PKF Corporate Finance appoints Jeremy Letts as Deals Origination Director PKF is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Letts as Deals Origination Director within their Sydney Corporate Finance division. Joining the firm in February 2023, Jeremy’s background is in the delivery of digital solutions for financial advisory firms. His...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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Time to declutter your accounting policies

As part of endeavours by the AASB and IASB to improve the usefulness of financial reporting and move towards more principle-based disclosure, changes have been made to AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements. The amendments will require preparers to present only material accounting policies which is a change from the...

Scott Tobutt

Partner

Sydney

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The Environmental, Social, and Governance movement

In 2016, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were released. These 17 ‘Global Goals’, together with 169 varying targets, provide a common framework for all sectors of society to work within to achieve a world without extreme poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030. The Committee of Parties (COP27)...

Madina Radinovich

Partner

Sydney

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PKF community grows with investment in digital

It’s been a busy few months since we joined the PKF community. We only continue to grow and expand and are excited for our Digital expansion through the recent investment in Onlineone. There has certainly been a lot of transition tasks, meeting new clients and colleagues, and settling into our...

Don McLean

PKF Digital Partner

Sydney

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How a small business restructure plan is the CPR for small business

Has your client’s business suffered from COVID-19’s business interruption resulting in unmanageable debts? A resuscitation through the new Small Business Restructure Plan (SBR) may just be the remedy to get them back on the road to recovery. SBR is the CPR for sick small businesses. The SBR is a new...

Kristen Triglone

Principal

Sydney

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PKF Corporate Finance promote Milica Wojno to Partner

PKF is pleased to announce the promotion of Milica Wojno to Partner within their Sydney Corporate Finance division. Joining the firm back in November 2021, Milica’s background in the Australian and International corporate finance market has been extremely valuable to the team over the past 12 months. Her experience extends...

Milica Wojno

Executive Director

Sydney

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PKF’s Latest Bankruptcy Trustee

PKF is proud to announce that Kristen Triglone has been registered to act as a Trustee in Bankruptcy by the Australian Financial Security Authority. Kristen has worked in the Sydney office of the accounting and business advisory firm since 2005, specialising in business recovery and insolvencies. Only 10% of trustees...

Kristen Triglone

Principal

Sydney

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PKF’s Jo Crosbie – Executive Assistant of the Year 2022

PKF Sydney and Newcastle is excited to announce their own Jo Crosbie as the Accountant’s Daily Women in Finance Awards Executive / Personal Assistant of the Year 2022. Jo began with PKF back in 2016, taking on the role of managing two of the busiest practitioners at the firm. Since...

Emma Hansen

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sydney, Newcastle

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