News & Updates
- COVID-19, Government Support
The Australian Government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme (the Scheme) is designed to provide access to affordable credit for eligible small
- SMSF
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is exactly that – where your superannuation is managed by yourself. What makes an SMSF
- Insurance
Despite what we would all like to believe, not everyone out there has good intentions for you or your business.
- Cryptocurrency
According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) a gift is the voluntary transfer of money or property. The donor does
- News
Want to know what’s changed in the world of business and accounting and what it means for you? Find out
- News
Congratulations to our Marketing Manager Louise Pillidge for being named as a finalist in the Women in Finance Awards for
- Cashflow, COVID-19, News
Applications for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants will open at 12pm, Monday 16 August 2021. All eligible businesses who
- Medical
A doctor’s goal focuses on educating, maintaining and providing the best solutions for the overall health of their patients. With
- Medical
Good health and hygiene start young and in the home. However, medical professionals play an important role too in maintaining
- News, Structure
In breaking news, and some good news for Australian businesses, the High Court has just this week, overturned a decision
- Cashflow, COVID-19
With the announcement today that the SEQ lockdown will be extended until Sunday August 8. The Palaszczuk Government will provide
- Tax
It’s that time again! Time to examine updates in the Australian accounting spheres. Interested to see what’s new, what’s changed
- Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, commonly abbreviated to simply ‘crypto’ is defined as digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services,
- Community
For the first time ever, Crest entered a team into the Gold Coast Marathon for the Southern Cross University 10km
- Medical
Dentistry training and industry specific dental equipment go hand in hand. So, while dentist’s work hard to keep up to
- COVID-19, News
The Business Boost Grant – Opens 30th July The $15,000 Business Boost grant will help small businesses to improve their
- Tax
It’s nearly the New Financial Year, if you consider filing a tax return a financial chore at the start of
- News
The Australian Accounting Awards is a program that bestows the industry’s most prestigious accolades recognising excellence across the entire accounting

Setting Up a Family Trust: Tax Benefits and ATO Scrutiny
A family trust can be one of the most effective structures in Australia for splitting income, protecting assets and passing

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Year-End: What Business Owners Need to Know
Fringe benefits tax is one of the easiest taxes for a business owner to get wrong, because it is separate

Tax Brackets 2026-27: What You’ll Actually Pay
Australian tax brackets change on 1 July 2026, and the change is simple: the rate on taxable income between $18,201

What Triggers an ATO Audit?
An ATO audit rarely starts with a knock on the door. It starts with a mismatch: a number on your

How to Prepare for EOFY As A Small Business
End of financial year (EOFY) has a way of creeping up. One moment business is running as usual and the

What is an allocated pension and how can you access it?
Retirement planning comes with a lot of new financial terminology to learn, and one important concept is the ‘Account-Based Pension’.

Are You Eligible For A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card?
As you approach retirement age in Australia, it’s worth being aware of government concessions that could ease some of your

Why Every Business Owner Should Consider Professional Indemnity Insurance
We see firsthand the financial impact that unexpected claims can have on a business’s finances. Unfortunately, even the most diligent

Queensland Land Tax Changes Scrapped
Tax rules and regulations are constantly evolving, and at Crest Accountants, we make it our priority to keep clients informed
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