You’re a builder operating in Southeast Queensland, and you’ve built something substantial. Revenue past $5 million. Multiple projects running at any one time. A team that depends on you. Clients that trust you. You’ve proven you can build, manage, and deliver. But here’s the question that most Queensland builders aren’t able to answer: “Which projects are actually profitable?” As a […]
READ MORERethinking SMSF Strategy Beyond Compliance
Your SMSF is more than a tax structure – it’s a vehicle for family flourishing across generations Beyond Compliance For most people, superannuation operates quietly in the background. Contributions are made, statements arrive, and each year ticks by without much thought. For significant families, however, an SMSF carries far greater weight. It holds substantial wealth, […]
READ MOREFringe Benefits Tax 2025/26: Key Changes, Risks, and What Your Business Needs To Know
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) remains a key compliance area for Australian businesses, and with the 2025–26 FBT year ending on 31 March, it’s important to review your position early. With ongoing ATO scrutiny, evolving rules around electric vehicles, and common pitfalls in areas like vehicle use, contractor classification and record keeping, even small oversights can […]
READ MOREWealth Isn’t Lost in Markets. It’s Lost in Transitions
The four critical shifts that determine whether family wealth endures. Most business owners spend decades building something valuable. However, the skills that created that wealth are different from what is needed to protect it. The pattern plays out differently for each family, but the fundamentals remain consistent: a business is sold resulting in an inheritance, or years of compound growth suddenly crystallise into significant […]
READ MOREThe 12 Month Business Advisory Roadmap: How Successful Business Owners Plan in Quarters
The 12 Month Advisory Roadmap: How Successful Business Owners Plan in Quarters Most business owners don’t have a planning problem. They have a timing problem. At Walsh Accountants, what we see far too often, is critical decisions being made too late, with incomplete information, and under unnecessary pressure. Tax strategies are rushed in June, structure reviews are […]
READ MOREInvest in Your Business Now — or Accept a Bigger Discount at Exit
Exit strategy tools to improve business valuation and reduce buyer risk. At some stage, every business owner will exit their business, whether it’s planned or not. The question isn’t if. It’s whether you get paid what the business is actually worth. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Buyers don’t pay for unrealised potential. They discount it. Significantly. […]
READ MOREUPDATE: Division 296 Legislation Has Passed the Senate
This article updates our previous commentary on Division 296, originally published on 27 October 2025. On 10 March 2026, the Division 296 legislation passed the Senate and now awaits the rubber-stamp of the Governor-General. It will then be law. Division 296 legislation will come into effect from 1 July 2026 and the first year affected […]
READ MOREDivision 296 Update: What the October 2025 changes mean for your superannuation.
Recent indications from the ATO and Government regarding Division 296 reflect a meaningful recalibration from the original draft framework. Walsh Accountants welcomes certain key pivots, while noting that the revised measures continue to present intricate challenges and planning opportunities for high-balance superannuation clients. Division 296 – Notable Improvements and Strategic Opportunities No tax on unrealised gains In […]
READ MORESMSF Checklist: 6 Key Steps for the 2025-26 Financial Year
The beginning of a new financial year in July is the perfect time for trustees of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) to review, plan, and set the stage for success. Proactive administration now can save you significant time and ensure you remain compliant and are maximising your strategy. Here are six key checklist items from […]
READ MOREWalsh Accountants Know Your Numbers Masterclass 2025
Empowering Women in Business: Highlights from the 2025 Know Your Numbers Masterclass On Wednesday 14th May, we proudly hosted the second annual Know Your Numbers Masterclass—an event designed to give women in business the financial tools and insights they need to make confident, informed decisions. Delivered in partnership with the Gold Coast Women in Business […]
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