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Whether you're an individual or a business owner, setting yourself up for financial success in 2026 starts with establishing clear, actionable goals that reflect your personal aspirations or your organisation's mission.
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 December 2025.
Defining your financial goals is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward building long‑term financial security.
Downsizing your home and contributing the proceeds to super may be a tax-effective option to boost your retirement income. But before you make the decision to sell, make sure you are aware of both the benefits and the possible drawbacks.
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 November 2025.
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.
Most people are familiar with the idea of working hard for their money. But financially smart people have a different and more strategic mindset. They make their money work hard for them.
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 May 2025.
A very insightful article that provides some reminders for sensible investing during market downturns.
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 April 2025.
As the end of financial year approaches, both businesses and individuals find themselves in a race against time to ensure their finances are in order. One of the most crucial aspects of this preparation is tax planning, a process that can significantly benefit from the expertise of a professional accountant.
Due to recent increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the general transfer balance cap (TBC) wll increase by $100,000 from $1.9 million to $2 million on 1 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 March 2025.
The concept of retirement has changed dramatically over the generations but there remains one constant for most of us planning the end of our working life – to be able to do what we want, when we want.
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 February 2025.
Recent research from the University of Adelaide’s International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS) has revealed that Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) have outperformed retail and industry funds over the past five years.
The ACNC’s governance standards is a set of core principles dealing with how a charity should be run.
Share markets are renowned for taking unexpected downturns and while history shows that markets eventually recover, this rebound in value can occasionally take time.
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 January 2025.
Planning for retirement can be challenging enough, but when there’s a significant age difference between partners, it adds another layer of complexity.
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 December 2024.
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 November 2024.
Associate Kent Paroz will be visiting our Kingaroy office each month to assist our clients and the Kingaroy community with their financial planning queries.
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 2024.
Achieving a high income is a significant accomplishment. But don’t be mistaken; a high income does not automatically equate to financial security.
Wondering how the Australian economy fared last quarter? With steady GDP growth, inflation pressures, and changing household spending, our latest update covers the key trends you need to know.
Let’s dive into the showdown between inflation and your savings, and explore strategies to fight back.
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 2024.
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 2024.
Our Tax Director, Myles Smith will be travelling to St George and across the Balonne Shire from Monday the 26th of August to help you with your taxation and accounting queries.
We recently celebrated the official opening of our newly renovated office located in the heart of the Toowoomba City.
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 2024.
It’s the same time every year but it seems that no matter how prepared investors are for June 30, when it comes to gathering up the necessary documentation to complete tax returns, this exercise creates more stress than it should.
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 May 2024.
Most of us work hard to save for our retirement, and thanks to tax concessions and compulsory contributions, superannuation often forms a large part of retirement savings.
There are now over 606,000 Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) in Australia where the members of the fund are also the trustees.
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 April 2024.