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What's happening at Baker Affleck

Thank you very much for participating in the Baker Affleck client survey - we consider feedback a gift and what more could we ask for this Christmas than this wonderful gift from you!Article_1_December_09

We were very pleased to learn the vast majority of our clients are overall satisfied with the service they receive from Baker Affleck. However we are very concerned about the clients who are less than satisfied.

Your feedback will help us to deliver a service level which meets with your expectations and achieve our company mission - to add value to every client, every opportunity.

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ATO tightening the rules

Article_2_December_09In the 2009–10 Federal Budget, the government announced new measures to improve the “integrity of the tax system” by tightening the rules relating to:

  • private companies taking out personal loans from the business; and
  • the benefits provided by a private company to its shareholders or their associates.

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Festive season parties and gifts

Article_3_December_2009To assist your company’s party and gift plans for the Festive Season – an important issue to consider is the possible Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and income tax implications of providing “gifts” and "entertainment" to staff.

One major consideration is the "less than $300" minor benefit FBT exemption and the fact that the Australian Taxation Office now accepts that different benefits provided at (or about) the same time are not added together when applying this threshold.

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Staff profile - Miriam Harris

Miriam Harris joined Baker Affleck in September 2009 as an accountant. Miriam has had six years experience since graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law and completed her CA in July 2006.

Miriam’s focus is on providing comprehensive business and tax advice to all clients, with a particular interest in structuring and strategy for small to medium size businesses.

Miriam, and her husband Scott, enjoy catching up with friends and family on the weekends and evenings. Miriam also enjoys spending time pursuing a wide variety of adventure activities whenever possible.


Christmas Season in many cultures

Article_5_December_2009Beyond the rush of shopping, parties and the anticipation of holidays, Christmas still has the power to bring people together in the spirit of goodwill.

The practice of exchanging gifts has become traditional around the world and an essential ingredient of Christmas. Gift giving may have originated with the Three Wise Men who brought gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus, but was also linked to St Nicholas, who evolved in many European countries into Santa Claus.

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Baker Affleck book review #2

Here is the second book review in the leadArticle_6_December_09 up to the holidays from one of our avid readers at Baker Affleck.

This month’s review is on the latest crime novel from Michael Connelly – Nine Dragons.  Currently on all the top 10 lists  and apparently “un-put-downable”.

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Economic Update

Read this article for an economic update from Macquarie Private Wealth.

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Newsletter No. 4
December 2009

 

Congratulations to Wayne and Lynette Ireland who were the winners of our Client Survey Prize Draw.

Wayne and Lynette won a weekend escape at Sketches Mountain Resort including two nights accommodation, golf and dinner for two - valued at $650.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Baker Affleck Client Survey.

 

 

 

 

Our office will be closed from Thursday, 24 December 2009 and will re-open at 8.30am on Monday, 4 January 2010. We wish you and your family a safe and happy festive season!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Favourite Movie: Love Actually

Person you would like to share a meal with: My husband or Desmond Tutu

Favourite Book: Pride and Prejudice or To Kill a Mockingbird

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baker Affleck
Level 1 Solac House, 76 Appel St
PO Box 634
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone: 07 5538 3088
Fax: 07 5539 0805
Email: admin@bakeraffleck.com
Web: www.bakeraffleck.com