With months of speculation that there would be further rate cuts, the RBA has once again stunned with their decision to keep rates on hold. But was it really a surprise? The experts don’t believe so. The RBA had numerous reasons to keep rates on hold with the market fluctuating at rapid speeds last month […]
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What is SuperStream? SuperStream is a government reform aimed at improving the efficiency of the superannuation system. It’s designed to make paying super contributions easier. There are key changes to the data and payment standards. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on behalf of their employees by submitting data and payments electronically in a
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We’re fast approaching the end of March and that means it’s time to lodge your Fringe Benefits Tax return. If you lodge your FBT return yourself, you must lodge it by 21 May. If you pay your FBT by instalments, you should lodge all your activity statements for the FBT year ending 31 March, including the
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The Australian Tax Office is running national campaigns targeting three “high-risk” industry groups – restaurants and cafes, building trades and hair and beauty, in a bid to bring billions of dollars back into the tax net. The tax office is targeting hundreds of thousands of businesses to root out cheats in a booming cash economy.
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The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold this month, with the cash rate remaining at a record low 2.25%. The hold on rates is good news for homeowners and property seekers with last month’s cut passed on by most lenders. “Today’s cash rate pause announcement is good news for savers, who have been
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Further interest rate cuts risk making property even less affordable in Australia’s two biggest cities, and according to experts would intensify dangerous imbalances already building in the economy. There are fears that further interest rate cuts will have neither economic nor social good, if house prices surge from present levels. Australia has been in a
Australia’s Housing Bubble Widening the Gap Between Rich and Poor Read More »
Many businesses understand that employees and contractors are treated differently – but to what extent? While superannuation is an entitlement typically associated with employees, there are circumstances where it is owned to contractors too. Contractor or Employee? The first step in determining whether a worker is entitled to superannuation is to differentiate between an employee
Your Superannuation Obligations – Employees vs Contractors Read More »
The federal government has recently released the Board of Taxation‘s report on taxation impediments to the success and growth of small businesses, ahead of the government’s white paper tax reform in 2016. The reform is focused on driving the success and growth of small business in Australia, by simplifying the tax system and cutting excessive
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Often the biggest challenge in buying your first investment property is choosing the right property to invest in. With the booming house market and increase in overseas investment, it can be difficult to choose between an apartment and house. As with every financial decision you make, it is important to look for a solution that
Should you Invest in a Unit or House? Read More »
A new recommendation was released by the Murray financial services inquiry last December, which proposed an end to investment in residential and business properties using SMSFs. The recommendation came in response to rising concerns about the level of SMSFs engaging in limited-recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA), which allow funds to borrow to acquire a property under
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Administration Officer
With her kind, caring and approachable nature, Reshika never fails to provide a positive, welcoming experience for our clients, assisting them as they walk in our door or call our office. She understands the power of customer service and is always willing to lend a hand.
With her fun and relaxed personality, Reshika is incredibly creative, especially when it comes to finding solutions for evolving challenges, from financial matters to marketing requirements and beyond. Holding a Masters of Business Administration with a major in Marketing and significant experience in the banking industry, Reshika has a unique combination of skills which makes her a real asset to Fortis.
Reshika is motivated to reach new heights, take risks and develop her career by working alongside Bernadette, our Client Administration Manager, and having the opportunity to learn new things such as new platforms and procedures.
Reshika is passionate about fitness and does not miss an opportunity to take advantage of the gym. Despite Reshika’s relaxed personality it all goes out the door when card or board games are involved!
