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How Do Car Fringe Benefits Work for Australian Businesses?
Construction, property, and home repair businesses often supply vehicles to employees for personal and professional use. While these initiatives streamline business operations and help employees feel more connected to your company, the benefit can come at a cost to...
What Does Increased Concessional Super Mean For You?
As an employer, you must make super contributions in line with average ordinary time earnings (AOTE) to employees’ super fund, preparing them for post-retirement life. Employers and independent workers can make concessional contributions on income that has yet...
How Does the Instant Asset Write-off Increase Affect You?
On March 27th, 2024, The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill involving the Support for Small Businesses, Charities, and Other Measures initiative was discussed in Parliament. While the changes need final approval by the House of Representatives, we could experience...
7 Benefits of Tax Planning for Your Small Business in Australia
For a small business to thrive, it must curate a long-term financial strategy that starts at the foundation of every business’ outgoings–tax! Overlooking tax deadlines or reserving insufficient funds could inflict penalties with interest charges, damaging the...
7 Common Accounting Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Starting a small business is a whirlwind of turning your passions and talents into a flourishing business. You’re likely learning the ropes of marketing, procurement, recruitment, and more to keep your entity afloat. While the above areas matter, it mostly boils...
$20K Instant Asset Write-Off Returns: What Does It Mean?
The $20K instant asset write-off enables businesses to reclaim instant funds on assets, like agricultural equipment. In May 2023, the government announced that the asset value threshold would drop from $20,000 to $1,000. Fortunately, the Treasury Laws Amendment put...
TPAR Deadline: Could You Be Liable for Penalties?
Are you on top of your taxable payments annual reporting? Don’t worry; you still have time to organise your documents. With the deadline approaching on the 28th of August every year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns businesses against submitting documents...
What Is NSW Payroll Tax and How Does It Work?
Are you a business owner located in New South Wales with a thriving workforce? Do you offer workplace benefits and commit to superannuation fees? If you answered yes to one or more of the above, you could be liable for payroll tax. With the hustle and bustle of...
What Are the Due Dates for Super Payments? Everything You Need to Know
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to pay super contributions from the ordinary time earnings of your employees. The 11% you pay is the super guarantee, and making timely payments each quarter is essential. Submit the contributions too late, and you may find...
3 Tax Scams to Keep on Your Radar & How to Avoid Being Targeted
If you own a small business, you’ll know that the tax season can bring opportunity and exploitative opportunists. While you may often easily manage the tax season, it’s important to be aware of scams. Government bodies rightly state that scammers can make fake...
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Brad Evans
Director
Brad studied a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at CSU, finishing in 2003. Brad became CA qualified in 2006.
Brad commenced work at YBM in 2003, becoming partner in 2014.
With great opportunity, opened Advisory One in October 2020.
Outside of work, Brad was married to Jen in December 2017. Brad & Jen have their first child, ‘Freddie’ due in March 2021.
Brad enjoys catching up with friends for a beer or coffee and is a passionate NRL supporter following the mighty Roosters.
Raquel Boatswain
Manager
Raquel studied a Bachelor of Accounting (HRM) at CSU, finishing in 2014. Raquel went on to complete her CA in 2018.
Raquel commenced work at YBM in 2013, becoming manager in 2019.
Outside of work, Kel enjoys exercising and catching up with friends over a good coffee and breakfast.
Kel with a new house, is becoming quite the gardener and landscaper. It is always exciting to watch the changes.
Rebekah Myers
Administration Manager
Rebekah studied a Certificate 3 in Business.
Rebekah commenced work at YBM in 2016, becoming an asset to the A1 administration.
Rebekah is starting a Certificate in Accounting & Bookkeeping to broaden her horizons, while owing a local bricklaying business, Waters Bricklaying.
Outside of work, Bek enjoys time with her partner, Dean & 2 year old, Lewie. Bek enjoys catching up with friends, camping & all things outdoors.
Christine Medina
Senior Accountant
Christine studied an Associate Diploma in Accounting at TAFE, finishing in 1996. Christine went on to study a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at CSU, finishing in 2003 and became a CA in 2007.
Christine commenced at ITP in 1998, then went on to work for CDH Accountants in 1999. In 2006, Christine begun work at NSW Health Dept, then transferred to the Anglican Diocese as the CFO.
Christine then went on to work with Lesley Bull & Associates in 2011, until the business was bought over by YBM in 2013.
Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with family, attending her local church and travelling the world when not restricted by COVID.
Veronica Alexander
Bookkeeper
Veronica studied and completed the Certificate IV in bookkeeping in 2016.
Veronica has worked within the public service sector, Nestle and YBM before moving to Advisory One in October 2020 as a Bookkeeper.
Veronica has over 30 years’ experience in all areas of Administration, Client Services, IT and Payroll. Outside of work Veronica enjoys lawn bowls, sewing and being with her family.