Business & Finance News

Stay updated on the latest in Australia’s business and finance sectors. We cover news and all essentials in financial, economic, and local business-related topics. Plus, you can also find significant details that may affect your investments, money, and overall financial health.

We have already delved into various Government programs and initiatives, including JobKeeper payments. We will continue to tackle important events, so you never miss vital facts that may change how you run your business.

M2 Corporate understands the need of our readers to get to the point of stories that matter. It is why we bring timely updates, news, and reports – mostly trending and exciting. More importantly, our goal is for you to be well-informed about the current goings-on in the Australian financial and corporate markets.

It always pays to be in the know. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced in the world of finance, you will find useful information here. We recommend that you check back often to get the top stories in business and finance.

Improving Financial Reporting Accuracy

Financial reports are key in providing an objective, accurate picture of a company’s financial state.

Updated 19th June, 2023.

Getting your financial reporting correct is crucial. However, not everyone is a business accountant, and it can be hard to understand what this means or what to include. Read on below for more information regarding what financial reporting is and how to ensure accuracy.

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Planning a Business Exit Strategy

An exit strategy is a contingency plan for a person to exit a business in the event that it meets a substantial profit, or becomes no longer profitable.

Whether you have inherited a family business, bought your company, or built it step by step from the ground up, there may come a time when your journey with your company has reached an end. That is why our business accountants have prepared this handy guide for planning your business exit strategy.

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Essential Information on Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

Inheriting wealth is a life milestone that prompts many to seek financial advice.

Passing down money, other resources, and property can be complex and sometimes contentious. That may be one of the reasons many families find discussing death and inheritance painfully awkward. However, it is inevitable and needs to be a topic of conversation, especially in light of the increasingly sizeable intergenerational wealth transfer.

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Ten Reasons You Need Asset Protection

Successful business and investment planning should encompass protecting your assets.

In our litigious society, protecting yourself, your business, and your other holdings is a necessity. Especially since a single mishap or mistake has the potential to wipe you out. Our team of business accountants has laid out the top reasons to protect your assets below.

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What is the Difference Between Financial Accounting and Management Accounting?

The main difference between management and financial accounting is the user of the data.

Often, those not involved in accounting do not realise that the field has four major branches, tax accounting, auditing, management accounting (also called managerial accounting) and financial accounting. Auditing and tax accounting are self-explanatory. However, there are significant differences between financial and management accounting which are worth mentioning. Our expert business accountants have laid out the differences below.

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The Key to Getting a Good Tax Return

Australian Tax Return form.

For many Aussies, a good tax return is a safety net against hard times, money to repair or replace necessary items, or a relaxing holiday. While the money received as a refund from the taxman may be earmarked for different purposes, the bottom line is everyone wants as much as possible. That is why our team of tax accountants has prepared this handy blog.

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Work-Related Tax Deductions: What You Need to Know

The most important thing to remember for work-related expenses is that you must keep records.

It is easy to make big plans for the tax return you believe is coming your way. Home improvements, holidays, or paying down debt usually top the list of ways to spend the windfall. However, to get a refund, you need the numbers to align. This is where our expert tax accountants can help.

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Top Tax Planning Strategies for Tax Minimisation in 2024

It’s important to ensure you are properly prepared for your tax consultation.

Updated 7th June, 2024.

Many aspects of business can be challenging, but planning a tax minimisation strategy doesn’t need to be. Working out all of the many details associated with your taxes and remembering to account for any new or amended tax laws is a significant task when doing this yourself, so it is best delegated to a business accountant. However, whether you are lodging your own taxes or if you are working on your tax plan with a professional, you will want to to know the top tips for putting together a tax planning strategy.

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What is a Family Trust and What are the Benefits?

In order to make sure your trust is exactly what you want, it’s important to choose the right service for the right reasons.

Updated 6th July, 2023.

Aside from the business off the ground, few things will make a business owner happier than experiencing steady growth and profits. Your business accountant may suggest setting up a family trust as your company and profitability expand, but what is a family trust? To learn more, read our handy guide for definitions, benefits, and considerations.

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What You Need to Do to Protect Your Assets

To fully protect both your business and personal assets, you need to implement a comprehensive asset protection plan.

If you are like most people, you went into business to make money, and you are well aware that running a business can be quite consuming. However, you need to consider what strategies you employ to protect the assets you worked so hard to acquire. This is where our expert team of business accountants can help. (more…)

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