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Summer 2009

The Bottom Line - Summer 2009

    A word from the Chairman

    These are times of unprecedented economic upheaval and uncertainty. Commentators, analysts and pundits can’t seem to agree on how bad it’s going to get, but most agree it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

    Applying the margin scheme?

    Make sure your valuer dots the ‘i’s’ and crosses the ‘t’s’!

    Planning for tough times

    The following case study is a salutary reminder that no matter how small or big your business is, you must plan ahead and keep a constant eye on the key performance issues that matter to your
    business on a daily basis.

    Annual equal opportunity for women in the workplace agency report

    The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (the Act) requires that organisations report to the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) annually regarding their efforts to support the achievement of equal opportunity for women in the workplace.

    Does a downturn in the economy mean a truce in the war for talent?

    Does an economic downturn signal a truce in the war for talent?

    Helping business in the global financial crisis

    The Federal Government has recently introduced two new concessional tax measures to help businesses in the global financial crisis.

    The global economy

    The boom and bust cycle in the U.S. property market moved decidedly into bust mode in the December quarter with the S&P/Case-Schiller index showing house prices in 20 major U.S. cities falling by an
    annualised 18 per cent. The biggest falls were on the West Coast where Phoenix declined by 33 per cent for the month of October 2008 alone.

    Accounting for financial instruments in this market

    The current market conditions have seen many investment holding companies recognising substantial unrealised losses in their profit and loss results as a consequence of the market value of their investments declining. This occurs where an investment was acquired with the intention of selling it in the near term (technically referred to as a ‘held for trading’ investment).

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