Edition 112

Accountants don’t scare easily, but there are many getting weak at the knees at the moment. This is all due to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and their ever-evolving thoughts and application of our tax laws. In this article we are going to answer the question “Do we still trust Trusts?

Edition 111

As a new member of Lincoln’s and the accounting world last year, Rochelle was amazed to discover that what we do here isn’t all about the Debits and Credits.

Let’s take a step back and reflect on what Rochelle saw in her first couple of months as a graduate accountant and all the weird and wonderful things that go on here at Lincolns

Edition 110

In a world where smartphones are at our fingertips, we tend less to venture out and experience things for ourselves. The smell of a good cafe enticing you in and the friendly staff behind the counter welcoming you with warm smiles are quite often a thing of the past. We tend to opt for convenience and often turn to the top result from a Google search if we are in the market for something.

Edition 109

Brendan Taylor woke up recently turning 55 … Aargh! I mean, it’s been coming for a while so I shouldn’t have been caught by surprise but … Aargh!

So after a walk (as the old knees prevent me from running anymore) and brunch I spent a bit of time contemplating what it means to turn 55.

Edition 108

And here we are at the end of another year – this one again has come with the highs and lows of living in a world still dealing with a pandemic. But there is still plenty to be grateful for as we enter the new year.

Edition 107

Test your accounting knowledge for your chance to win a $200 voucher from Monty’s Leap.
Fill in the crossword and uncover the hidden message.

Edition 106

There are many wonderful things about becoming parents for the first time. There are also some things that we would rather not do or would like to put off for a later date. Centrelink is probably one of these, so we have composed this article in the hope that it might make things a little quicker and easier to navigate.

Edition 105

Bookkeeping is an essential part of any business, and here at Lincolns we know how easy it is to spend far more time than intended doing what was originally supposed to be a quick job. In today’s age of apps and efficiency, bookkeeping doesn’t have to be a headache!

Edition 104

Businesses come in different shapes and sizes but all share one thing in common. There is a start and an end of the journey for every business owner and possibly for the business as well. Along the way there are a few phases that every business will go through. No matter where you are in the lifecycle of your business, make sure you sit down to plan for the future and learn from the past experiences of those who have gone before you. The good, the bad and the ugly.

Edition 103

You have probably heard of artificial intelligence – computers that analyse every google search we do and every YouTube click we watch to learn about our behaviours and desires so that adverts and newsfeeds individually catered for us pop up whenever we use the internet. But have you heard of Business Intelligence?

Edition 102

We are always up for a challenge here at Lincolns (not to mention a bit of healthy competition). And we are passionate about maintaining good mental health and supporting each other when we experience the impacts of mental health. So we’ve signed up for the “Push-up Challenge”.

Edition 101

Apparently, the only certainties in life are death and taxes. One of these is inevitable but the other can be managed with careful consideration. We can’t help you avoid death but we can reduce your trauma of dealing with a difficult time. We are here to help prepare for and deal with a death in the family.