Spring 2013 It has been sometime since our last newsletter and in this time there have been a number of (well documented) changes. However, one thing remains constant, we are always looking at ways to improve on our service offering to you. As part of our continual improvement process, you will notice (I hope) that we have revamped the old Client Information Bulletin with our new online newsletter The Full Account. We hope to keep you informed and up to date with the latest in taxation, accounting, and business news and strategies. We also hope to keep you up to date with all the news from our dedicated team. I trust that you find our Spring edition informative and I am always happy to hear any feedback that you might have (both positive and negative!). Best Regards. Trent Protecting your business for customers' insolvency Running a business is all about managing risk – most acutely to avoid bankruptcy or insolvency. When providing services or goods to a customer, there is always the possibility that your customer will unexpectedly be unable to pay you according to your agreed trading terms or even leave your debt unpaid. Please click here to read more. Tax deductions for your investment property - building depreciation As you may be aware, when you build a property, or make improvements, alterations or additions to your property (also known as capital works), the costs associated with this construction are 'capital' in nature, and are not an outright tax deduction against income earned on your property (eg rental income). Please click here to read more. Property market news - Gayle Walker Real Estate, Mosman RPData reports "Sydney has recorded a stunning 81.2 per cent auction clearance rate as the much anticipated spring selling season gets underway. Listings are up, with 485 auctions cleared out of 597, and Sydney home values jumping by 0.5 %. Values have grown 7.5 per cent in 2013 and 7 per cent from this time last year. Please click here to read more. Corporate gifts – part of business culture With an increasing level of business now being traded in Asia, it is important that Australian companies understand cultural differences.  This is particularly important in regard to the cultural rules of gift giving. Please click here to read more. Coles turn around Managing Director of Coles Supermarkets, Ian McCleod has a simple strategy to build the business. Please click here to read more. Great new product ideas Here are several ways to obtain great ideas for new products. Please click here to read more. Liability limited by a Scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation DISCLAIMER: This is an initiative of, and has been prepared by the Aitken Signor Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein, neither Aitken Signor, the Institute nor our employees shall be liable on any grounds whatsoever in respect of decisions or actions taken as a result of using this publication. The information provided is a general guide only and should not be used, relied on or treated as a substitute for specific professional advice or referral to the relevant specific standard. The information in this email is confidential to the named addressee and subject to copyright. No one else may read, print, store, copy, forward or act in reliance on all or any of this email or its attachments. If you are not he intended recipient, any use, reliance upon, disclosure or copying of this email is prohibited and unlawful. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. Aitken Signor and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia do not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free and recommends that all attachments be checked for computer viruses.

Key Dates Click here for the latest ATO due dates. Reminder - Super Guarantee Increase Just a reminder that as of 1 July 2013 the super guarantee was increased to 9.25% and the upper age limit has been removed. Bookkeeping Services Do you a require assistance with bookkeeping? Contact Tom from OneLessDesk Bookkeeping on   02 9033 8696.