Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at McConachie Stedman. Please note that during the festive season, our offices will be closed from 5pm Friday, 19th December 2025 and will resume normal operating hours on Monday, 5th January 2026.
Ready, set, Christmas! At McConachie Stedman, we’re ringing the bells and dusting off the tinsel as we celebrate a joyful ten-year partnership with the Yellow Bucket Christmas Appeal.
The importance of diversifying investments across asset classes and simple ways to achieve investment diversification.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for October 2025.
A reduction in the use of restrictive practices and improved management of high-risk health concerns were among key priorities for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission in 2025–26.
The ACNC’s 2025-26 focus highlights the critical importance of good record-keeping and the commission’s work to educate charities about their obligations.
Cyber Security Risks identified key areas where charities could strengthen governance to minimise risks and manage a cyber incident if necessary.
The structure you chose when starting out, whether sole trader, partnership, company, or trust, may no longer be the best fit for your businesses current circumstances.
This article explains the different asset classes. It covers cash, fixed interest, shares, property, and alternative assets.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for September 2025.
While Cyber Security Awareness Month shines a spotlight on online safety, maintaining strong cyber habits year-round is essential for protecting both personal information and business operations.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for August 2025.
If you’re looking after your own investments, it might be time to ask a professional adviser to take a look at your strategy and portfolio to ensure it’s continuing to meet your changing needs now and into the future.
Find out whether an SMSF is a good fit for your financial situation by comparing its potential benefits with its possible disadvantages.
We have three exciting roles on offer at our Toowoomba and Clayfield offices.
Ever wondered where the brightest minds in cloud accounting gather to swap ideas, get inspired and see what's new in the accounting world? That's Xerocon.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has released key findings of a review into cyber-security and its associated risks for charities.
The ACNC’s governance standards are core principles dealing with how a charity should be run.
As a new financial year begins, it’s a good time to check in on your financial progress and consider whether your current approach is still the right fit.
In an aging population, where retirement savings must last so much longer, this article encourages Millennials to take control of their finances to be financially independent.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for July 2025.
In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for June 2025.
How long has it been since you reviewed your superannuation to see if it’s on track to meet your retirement needs, regardless of whether your retirement date is two years away, or twenty?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has updated privacy guidance for not-for-profits.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recently announced that businesses will no longer be able to claim tax deductions for ATO interest charges from 1 July 2025.