It seems like the government contribution could make a much bigger difference when you're trying to qualify for a mortgage on one income. For anyone who's looked into it, did it actually make buying feel more realistic?
You've explained three times that something needs fixing before you can lodge their return, but the client insists their previous accountant always did it differently. You don't want to lose the client, but you also don't want to put your name against something you're uncomfortable with. How do experienced accountants handle these situations?
I'm three years into a mid tier firm and I keep going back and forth on whether to move into a commercial role. The pay jump is real but I'm not sure I'm ready to give up the variety of public practice. Has anyone made this move and found the grass was or wasn't actually greener?
Spent half my day tracing an unreconciled balance sheet account only to find the client's internal bookkeeper had been posting random personal expenses directly to a clearing account. How do you address this without ruining the relationship?
Sick of seeing LinkedIn posts about how AI is revolutionizing the profession and making data entry obsolete. We implemented a heavily hyped automated coding tool this quarter and it is a disaster. It handles standard utility bills fine, but the moment a invoice has multiple line items or a strange vendor name it completely cooks the ledger. I am spending more time auditing the AI's mistakes than it would have taken to manually code the thing
Thinking about buying a regular place over in Bellerive because it seems a bit more affordable than the western side. Will my friends on this side actually stop visiting me or is the bridge commute drama totally exaggerated?
The biggest thing holding me back from signing the papers is job security. If I get laid off, the lease reverts to a standard finance deal and suddenly I am paying the whole thing out of pocket with post-tax dollars. How hard is it to transfer the novation to a new employer?
Currently working in specialist tax advisory at a mid-tier firm. Looking at doing a master of laws or master of taxation part-time to help secure a path to director or partner down the track. Does having the postgraduate degree actually carry weight in the australian corporate landscape, or does everyone solely care about your actual fee write-offs and client acquisition metrics?
Looking for recommendations for a proper, flaky almond croissant. Ideally around North Hobart or the CBD but happy to drive for something life-changing
It feels like every month more and more of the compliance and basic prep work is being sent to teams in the Philippines or India
I am desperately looking for a reasonably priced dentist around town to get a crown sorted out. Got quoted two grand at a local clinic which is just completely out of the question since I do not have private health cover. Are there any reliable clinics that do not charge absolute top dollar or should I look into a payment plan?
New to town and looking to explore a bit this Saturday. I don't want to do anything too intense just yet, just a nice scenic drive with a solid bakery or cafe at the end of it. Any hidden gems I should check out?
I am looking at a rotation into our firm's corporate restructuring and insolvency team next month. From the outside, it seems incredibly depressing dealing with businesses going under and staff getting laid off, but some seniors swear it is the most interesting field because you get to see how businesses actually fail. What is the actual day-to-day vibe like in an insolvency team?