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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...
Save Thousands by Claiming Property Depreciation as a Tax Deduction
As a property investor, you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your money go further. Smart financial decisions have got you where you are, after all, and it’s vital you maintain your eye for a good deal. What if we told you that an average rental property...
6 Tax Deductions for Social Media Influencers
Social media influencers, bloggers, and other online creators can make a full-time living by posting informational, aspirational, and promotional videos on popular social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As with other income-generating roles, you...
How Could The PM’s Stage 3 Tax Cuts Benefit You?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese takes a hit at the crippling battle against inflation by announcing several monumental tax cuts. He pledges change for every Australian taxpayer, with emphasis on Middle Australia, claiming supporting lower to mid-earners was the right...
Dual Cab UTE Crackdown: Is the ATO Tightening Screws FBT
“Ute” refers to a utility vehicle or pickup truck that typically combines the features of a sedan or station wagon with a cargo tray at the rear. A dual cab provides seating for both passengers and a driver. In a commercial sense, utes are extremely...
How to Celebrate Festivities without FBT Liability
As the festive season fast approaches, you’ll turn your focus on annual seasonal celebrations. While expressing gratitude towards loyal employees with gifts, refreshments, and entertainment, going overboard could impose a hefty FBT bill. Every team should take...
‘Payday’ super from 1 July 2026
The Government intends to introduce laws that will require employers to pay SG at the same, or similar time, as they pay employee salary and wages. The logic is that by increasing the frequency of SG contributions, employees will be around 1.5% better off by...
ATO Boosts SG Oversight with STP 2 Implementation
In a move to ultimately strengthen its grip on timely super guarantee (SG) payments, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced some punishments for any employers who fail to meet the SG payment deadlines or even submit super guarantee charge statements on...
How Do ATO FBT Reminders Impact Your Festive Fun?
As the festive period approaches and many people embark on some well-earned time off, businesses across the country get their party-thinking hats on to celebrate and reflect on the year passed. Festive celebrations are vital in sustaining employee morale and...
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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.