Hi [fname]. Happy New Year! I hope you had a great festive season and had the chance to put your feet up and relax. Now that the rush of the Christmas season has come and passed, it's time to look at the next 12 months. Have you thought about what you are going to do to better yourself and your business in 2012? Be sure to look out for our upcoming seminar invitations that will assist you and your business to reach your goals. In this month's newsletter we have a great Q&A article that was done with our director, Damien Moffrey, on his achievements over the last 12 months and the goals he is setting for the next 12 months - some great ideas for you and your business too! Happy reading. Damien Moffrey ATO Crackdown on Self Managed Superannuation Funds By Juris Stega of Baker Affleck Moffrey The proliferation in Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) over recent years has caused the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to increase its compliance focus on trustees of SMSFs. In the 2010-11 year, the ATO conducted 5,200 regulatory and income tax cases and just over 2,700 early release cases against individuals in control of SMSF’s. Click here to view full article Communicate before you renovate By Helene Johansen of SSKB In challenging financial times and in an unstable real estate market, many people are choosing to renovate instead of buying into new property. However, in strata communities you cannot go ahead and start tearing down walls at your own will. If you are going to renovate there are several things you need to be aware of. Click here to view full article
Q&A with Baker Affleck Moffrey's Director, Damien Moffrey
Damien has been a director of Baker Since becoming Director, Damien has introduced a business development division, in-house financial solutions and has built a team dedicated to offering clients truly holistic and excellent service. Damien’s clients enjoy his in-depth knowledge of structuring, compliance and forensic accounting as well his incredible energy and passion for adding value for each and every client. What more is there for Damien to achieve? Click the link below to see Damien's 2012 goals, both business and personal. Click here to view Damien's Q&A Personal Property Alert from Nyst Lawyers PPS Register to Commence 30 January 2011 The Federal Attorney General’s office has confirmed that the government is still on track for the new Personal Property Securities Act (‘PPSA’) and PPS Register to be operational from 30 January 2012. Click here to view full article
Catons Corner January 2012 Few investors will be sad to see the end of 2011. It was a very difficult year, which promised quite a bit early on and then disappointed badly..
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Upcoming Seminars Advanced strategies through super Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012 Where: Baker Affleck Moffrey Economic Update with Dr Chris Caton Date: Monday, 02 February 2012 Where: Baker Affleck Moffrey
Dates to remember 21 January 2012
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