In’s and Out’s of Employee Shared Schemes

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Employers dream of high employee productivity and retention, and many employers consider gifting employees a stake in the business to motivate them. But there is more to it than that. Our PJS Accountants Newsletter for April 2015 discusses the new Employee Share Schemes (ESS) reforms that Parliament had recently enacted and how these affect shares or options issued from 1 July 2015.

Some highlights:

  • The purpose of ESS
  • How the new rules apply
  • When a company should consider an ESS
  • How a company can create an ESS

Download the April Newsletter here

There are many things to consider before implementing an employee share scheme. Contact PSJ Accountants to discuss whether an ESS is right for your company and how it should be set up to bring positive results. Dial (07) 3245 5726 or click here.

Should Your Business Bring in Investors?

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Many business owners want their vision realised sooner rather than later, and one of the ways they see this happening is raising new capital by taking in new investors. It seems the trendy thing to do. However, the question is: should you or shouldn’t you? Our PJS Accountants Newsletter for March 2015 tries to answer this question to guide you in your business decision.

Here are a few highlights:

  • Investment types
  • Investor types
  • Things to look out for when considering investors to bring in

Also, read up on how the Government’s newly introduced 2% “debt tax” on high income earners could impact you and what both employers and employees should do to deflect the potential drawbacks of this new tax reform.

Download our March Newsletter here:

If you want to talk business strategies with an expert, or simply have a question or need more information, please call PJS Accountants on (07) 3390 3177 or contact us here.

Status of Current Government Tax Reforms and How These Will Impact Business, Superannuation and Australian Individuals

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It’s the start of another year and the question that typically crops up at this time of year is: “What can we expect – economy and business wise – in 2015?” This month’s PJS Accountants Newsletter tackles the same question and provides some answers to help you navigate the rather uncertain economic climate in 2015.

This month’s newsletter gives an update on the status of current government tax reforms and how it will impact:

  • Businesses
  • Superannuation
  • Australian individuals

Download the February Newsletter here:

There’s not much to be happy about with the low interest environment, declining Australian dollar and slow economic growth. But there is still a ray of sunshine amid an uncertain economic future. What businesses and individuals can do is to have a sense of where opportunities can be found and what dangers lurk in 2015.

If you feel like you need support in making your way through the uncertainties and tough times ahead, or simply have a question or want more information, please contact PJS Accountants on (07) 33903177 or click here to contact us.