Posts by Tracy James
Growth Pathways for Compliance Based Practices
Draw a line in the sand and commit to having 10% of the practice’s annual revenues coming from value added services within twelve months.
Read MoreBody Language Secrets
Body language is the non spoken word of communication.
Read MoreLuca Pacioli the ‘Father of Accounting’
Luca Pacioli was the first person to publish detailed material on the double-entry system of accounting.
Read MoreDigital Disruption in Compliance Practices
Technology and digital disruption affecting many industries is starting to impact on the compliance accounting practice.
Read MoreChecklists Save Lives and Money
A checklist will eliminate errors, enhance the efficacy of the task and de-risk some important items being overlooked.
Read More70% of myGov Users Are Making Mistakes
Many individuals do not have the necessary knowledge to prepare their tax return correctly, with 70% of myGov users making mistakes.
Read MoreUber: A Threat and a Lucrative Opportunity
Uber can be a tremendous opportunity, with the benefits of it derived by those who approach it with an entrepreneurial mind.
Read MoreReligious Organisations and Tax
Though most organisations pay tax on their taxable income, religious institutions are exempt from this liability. In addition, certain fringe benefits paid to religious institution employees may also be exempt and non-taxable (TR 92/17). The most common examples of religious institutions include churches, mosques and temples. Having said that it does not need to be…
Read More70% of Accounting Practices Have No Strategy
According to Michael Porter the worst strategic error is to be stuck in the middle, or to try simultaneously to pursue all the strategies
Read MoreIdentifying Business Opportunities
Operating a small business is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences and the difference between business success and failure is sometimes marginal. There are also specific activities that can be undertaken to improve business outcomes depending on your position in the business life cycle. An experienced commercial accountant can “add value” to your…
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