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May’s 2021-22 saw both the announcements of the Federal Budget and Victorian State Budgets, both of which had potential implications for Matthews Steer business clients.

Egg entrepreneurs Josh and Tamsyn Murray were the guests of honour at Matthews Steer’s March Success Stories Breakfast, sharing the story of their award-winning, free-range, ethical egg business.

An innate sense of fiscal responsibility, hands-on approach and determination to be financially independent made Jenny Sadler, our October Success Stories Breakfast guest, one of Australia’s most successful McDonald’s franchisees.

Matthews Steer Partner Adrian Misiano breaks down the perils and pitfalls of failing to whip your business into a sale-ready state, and highlights the value of planning, preparation and strategy when you’re looking to exit.

Matthews Steer, North West Melbourne’s preeminent accounting and advisory firm, has promoted Joseph Seneca to Associate, expanding the firm’s executive team to 11 Partners, one Associate and one Senior Principal.

Australia has a new government for the first time in nine years, so what does Labor’s win mean for your finances from a government funding, tax, and financial planning perspective?

The reality is that The Times They Are A-Changin’ for the majority of Australian businesses and they’re going to need to implement operational changes in order to successfully transition to life – and business – beyond COVID.

Once the territory of bankers and the wealthy middle classes, investing has become more accessible to a broader demographic in recent years. At times this has seen some investment markets (for example share trading) become an emotional place, heavily influenced by the news of the day. That can make embarking on an investment strategy daunting, if not downright scary. But, with the help of a qualified financial advisor, it doesn’t have to be.

Westpac Group’s Chief Economist, Bill Evans, has predicted major challenges for Australia on the fiscal front, with inflation and interest rates on the rise and mortgage rates set to peak at between five and seven percent over the next two years.

While accounting software platforms have the potential to save businesses time, improve accuracy and streamline processes, technology can only do so much. A flesh and blood accountant brings experience, knowledge, strategic know-how and an eye for detail that can help protect you from making costly, detrimental accounting and taxation errors, writes Matthews Steer Accounting Supervisor, Belinda Torr.