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Do you know how much people in the same job and tax bracket as you, claim as deductions and their main sources of earnings? You might find that you’re far more generous with charitable donations than people with similar status to you, that a lower proportion of people...

The Tax Office will be cracking down on people who claim false expenses, and has said it would take strong action against tax professionals who exhibit unprofessional conduct at tax time. The ATO secured additional money in this year's budget specifically aimed at...

CPFS can help you out during every stage of your company's development. Your speciality is running your business. Leave the financial detail to us!

CPFS can put your company's financial records in order and produce statements of accounts that you can show to prospective buyers. Using high quality accounting software they can create useful charts and tables to show your company in a good light. They can also talk...

Some people start their new business from scratch, others prefer to buy one that's already up and running. You should consult CPFS before buying an existing business. They will be able to look into the company's accounts in detail and find out if anything looks wrong....

Companies don't always grow at a steady rate. A new client or a big project can mean you need to grow your business more quickly than expected. CPFS can help you handle growth transitions, such as hiring employees or taking on more office space. We will look after the...

Banks like to know they'll get back the money they lend out. Since the credit crunch, lending to small businesses has dropped in most countries. This makes it all the more important that you have a sound business case when you apply for a loan or overdraft. CPFS can...

It's statistically unlikely that your company will be audited, because there are so many small businesses and relatively few government auditors. But if it does happen to you it can be expensive, stressful and time-consuming. We can give you advice on how to work...

It can be daunting dealing with government paperwork when you run your own business. This is why so many small business owners hire CPFS when the first tax returns are due. But they can also help you cope with more than just tax returns. They can help your company...

As a small business owner, no doubt one of the things you like best is that you have control. You can set your own working hours, craft your business strategy, regulate your workload (at least to some extent) and determine your own finances. And being the master of...