Clear Vision News – August 2014

Clear Vision • August 5, 2014

Another financial year has already started and it is only 142 days until Christmas!
Did you have any Financial Year Resolutions? If working less was one then you need to come along to one of my Cloud Accounting Seminars. Cloud Accounting can save you time and money – something I have experienced first hand since moving to the cloud when I started Clear Vision.
Don’t forget to enter our competition to win a $50 Dan Murphy voucher!

Cheers
Justin

Cloud Accounting Revolution
Cloud Accounting is revolutionising the way we do business!

The cloud is easy to use, has 24 hour access anywhere in the world with an internet connection, offers real time collaboration with your accountant, and may be accessed using your mobile phone.
To show you how the cloud can help you I will be conducting FREE 90min seminars. The next one is Wednesday 20 August at 8am, 12 noon & 5.30pm – to RSVP email Nicole at Nicole@cvaccountancy.com.au or phone on 07 4688 2500.

Do you know anyone who may be interested in these seminars?
We are so excited about Cloud Accounting we are offering a competition. For every friend you bring along you get an entry for a $50 Dan Murphy voucher. The competition will run for 3 months – the more friends who come along the more entries you receive!

I will be conducting these seminars on a regular basis so if you can’t make it to this one please let me know and we will send you a special invitation for the next one.

 

ASIC Fee Increases
As of 1 July ASIC increased some of their fees. Annual company review fees are now $243 and special purpose company fees are now $45. Late payment fees have also increased.

Please call me for any questions regarding these fee increases.

 

QBCC Dispute Services
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) have launched a new dispute services process. The service is free and available to home owners and builders. The aim is to reduce the stress, cost and time taken in resolving disputes between home owners and builders and in offering an internal review process may result in parties not having to go through the Qld Civil & Administrative Tribunal.

A 24 hour hotline service is available on 139 333.

 

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