Deloitte Australia

Kleenmaid creditors vote for liquidation

challam@deloitte.co.uk (challam@deloitte.co.uk) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:06:29 GMT

The creditors of the 14 companies of the Kleenmaid Group have today voted to liquidate the companies. Approximately 80 creditors attended the meeting held by the Voluntary Administrators, John Greig, David Lombe and Richard Hughes in Brisbane this morning. Amongst those choosing to attend were two of the three Kleenmaid Group Directors, Andrew and Brad Young.

Diary Note: Kleenmaid second creditors meeting

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:53 GMT

A press conference will be held by the Voluntary Administrators of the Kleenmaid Group at 11:30am on Monday 25 May at The Mercure Hotel, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane. The conference will be held shortly after the completion of the second creditors meeting, which will commence at 10:00am

Australian appointed to global Deloitte forensic role

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:53 GMT

Tim Phillipps, the Australian leader of professional services firm Deloitte's Australian and Asia Pacific Forensic accounting practices, currently the largest in the region, has accepted the role of Deloitte's Global Managing Partner for its Forensic and Dispute Services practice

Kleenmaid creditors vote for liquidation

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:48 GMT

Software is an odd exclusion from investment allowance SME tax break

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:43 GMT

The Government's highly advertised investment allowance does not apply to software and other intangible assets notes professional services firm Deloitte, who have warned that it will cause confusion particularly with the acquisition of combined assets

Key impacts of the 2009 Federal Budget on small and medium sized enterprises

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:32 GMT

Paul Hockridge, Deloitte partner, will be discussing how Deloitte can help clients understand the impact the 2009 Federal Budget may have on their business

Deloitte launches online accounting services for small to medium businesses

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:31 GMT

Professional services firm Deloitte announced today it is launching an online accounting service designed for small to medium size businesses, providing them with the ability to securely record transactions, monitor performance and prepare financial reports.

Government double dipping on fringe benefits tax

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:30 GMT

The proposed elimination of the section 23AG (foreign earnings tax exemption) announced in last week's Federal Budget will increase personal tax for many Australians working overseas, and expose both the employer and employee to double tax on fringe benefits according to Deloitte

Police assistance sought by Kleenmaid Voluntary Administrators

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:14 GMT

Friday 22 May 2009 - The Voluntary Administrators of Kleenmaid Group, John Greig, David Lombe and Richard Hughes, have confirmed today that police assistance was sought as a consequence of the directors of Kleenmaid, Andrew and Brad Young, attempting to remove Kleenmaid records from the Maroochydore head office without the consent of the Administrators

The tax break is law - let's get cracking

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:12 GMT

Professional services firm Deloitte has called on businesses to invest in acquiring new or upgrading existing, tangible depreciating assets and get the Australian economy moving following the federal Parliament's passing of tax laws on Wednesday to assist Australian businesses

Oil and gas sector: The top 10 issues for FY2010 according to Deloitte

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:12 GMT

On the eve of the annual Australian Petroleum Producers and Explorers Association (APPEA) conference to be held in Darwin next week, Deloitte's Oil &amp;amp;amp; Gas Group has released a summary of ten key issues that are facing the oil and gas sector in FY 2009-10

Businesses can now invest with certainty

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:11 GMT

The investment allowance announced by the Government in the Budget last week has passed the Senate and businesses are now able to claim an additional income tax deduction for new capital assets and expenditure on existing assets

Receivers implement Riviera restructure

challam@deloitte.com (challam@deloitte.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:05 GMT

The Receivers and Managers of Riviera, Deloitte partners Chris Campbell, Vaughan Strawbridge and Richard Hughes, have today implemented the restructure of the Coomera production facility

Another blow to self- funding retirees

challam@deloitte.co.uk (challam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:05:59 GMT

Investors welcome managed investment fund announcements

challam@deloitte.co.uk (challam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:05:57 GMT

One sting and four small mercies for the resources sector

challam@deloitte.co.uk (challam@deloitte.co.uk) — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:05:53 GMT