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Taking accounting digital with Sue de Bievre

Sue de Bievre chats to Michael of Tradify on their Behind the Tools Podcast.

Borrowing? It’s not you, it’s the lender.

To borrow money, you need to prove you have value in the underlying asset (can the lender sell it and recover its m...

Why strategy fails but intent works

Sue de Bievre discusses strategy vs intent and how business owners can build intent into their business to drive te...

Residual vs Provisional vs Terminal taxes – confused?

If you’re not dealing with the subject every day, it’s difficult to understand, and you’re not alone! We'll explain...

Trusts – do you still need them?

Back in the ‘old days’, it was common practice to purchase a family property and put it into the trust as there are...

Understanding the goodness that exists in business

Sue de Bievre shares her thoughts on ‘the goodness in business’ and how we could all stand to be a bit more trustin...

What happens if I’m trading while insolvent?

If your continuing business has insufficient money to pay bills in the normal course of business – employees, suppl...

What is withholding tax?

Sometimes it can be a minefield trying to understand all the different kinds of taxes! Here we will look at the mai...

What is fringe benefit tax (FBT)?

Companies could have many employees receiving all types of benefits. This is where fringe benefit tax comes in.

Is your hobby a business?

Your hobby may be a business with income being taxed and expenses claimed.