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Mazars announces new audit and financial advisory partner and two senior promotions

Mazars in Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of new audit and financial advisory partner, Alexis Aupied and two Associate Director promotions. The promotions reflect the ongoing commitment to deliver high quality bespoke services to clients and develop the careers and capabilities of our people.
Changes in valuation guidelines mean additional evidence required for SMSFs

Updates to the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO’s) Valuation guidelines for self managed superannuation funds means that some trustees will need to provide additional valuation evidence to their auditor to confirm the value of fund investments, such as property.
Can employers require mandatory vaccination for employees?

Recently, the issue of employer mandated vaccines was considered by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in the context of an unfair dismissal application. In this case, an employee was dismissed for failing to follow a direction from their employer to have the flu vaccination. The employer is a childcare provider and issued a direction to all staff, other than those who, for medical reasons, are unable , to get the flu vaccination.
Mazars Sydney appoints Joint Managing Partner

Mazars in Sydney is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Ashley to the position of Joint Managing Partner alongside Jim Mascitelli, as we move away from the traditional Managing Partner model and continue to innovate as part of our client-centric approach.
Superannuation guarantee increases from 9.5% to 10% from 1 July 2021

The superannuation guarantee is an amount that an employer must pay into a superannuation account on behalf of each of their employees.
Workplace sexual harassment - employer responsibility is about to get more difficult
5 tips for using your financials to improve your business

With preparation of year-end financials underway, it’s timely to explore where the opportunities for improving business results can be found in your financials.
The 6 common mistakes you could be making as a business owner

It is said that mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before – that’s why learning from them is so important. Whether they pay off or not, taking risks is a key part of running a business.
Mazars Melbourne appoints HR Consulting Partner

In response to the growing need for HR advisory services amongst clients, Mazars Melbourne announces the appointment of Greg Halse to Partner of Mazars HR consulting division.
NSW property tax changes – commercial property

Recently, we published the first of three articles regarding the proposed NSW Government Property Tax reform. Following that analysis, which was on residential investment property, this article turns the spotlight onto commercial property.
