Kennas Chartered Accountants and Financial Services

23/10/2026

Congratulations to Brent Giles of Kennas Financial Services on being named a finalist for Regional Adviser of the Year at the 2026 ifa Excellence Awards!

For well over a decade, Brent has helped our Central Queensland clients access leading advice close to home.

We’re proud to see regional advice recognised on a national stage. Good luck, Brent!

22/10/2026

Superannuation law requires trustees of SMSFs to formulate, regularly review and give effect to an investment strategy that has regard to the whole of the circumstances of the fund.

Superannuation law requires trustees of SMSFs to formulate, regularly review and give... 

20/10/2026

Federal Parliament has closed an unintended loophole in the recent negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms that became widely known as the “widow tax”.

Federal Parliament has closed an unintended loophole in the recent negative gearing... 

15/10/2026

More than $21 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation is currently sitting idle across Australia, according to the latest ATO figures. The average lost account holds around $41,000.

More than $21 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation is currently sitting... 

12/10/2026

If you spend time outside Australia for work, family or personal reasons, your travel history could become increasingly important when it comes to your Australian tax affairs.

If you spend time outside Australia for work, family or personal reasons,... 

03/10/2026

🎉 King’s Birthday Public Holiday 🎉

Just a reminder that our office will be closed on Monday, 5 October for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

We’ll be back open and ready to assist from 8:00am on Tuesday, 6 October.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 👑

29/09/2026

Discretionary trusts, often referred to as family trusts, have been a popular structure for Australian families and businesses for many decades. They are commonly used to operate family businesses, hold investments and assist with succession planning. Their flexibility, together with asset protection and estate planning benefits, has made them an attractive option for many groups.

Discretionary trusts, often referred to as family trusts, have been a popular... 

27/09/2026

Most Australians know they should have a Will.

Far fewer realise their Will may not automatically decide who receives their superannuation when they pass away. Read more...

Why your Will may not control your super

22/09/2026

The ATO has released its updated reasonable travel and overtime meal allowance rates for the 2026–27 income year in Taxation Determination TD 2026/4.

The overtime meal allowance has increased to $40.00, while the reasonable amounts for domestic and overseas travel have also been updated based on salary levels and travel destinations.

The ATO has released its updated reasonable travel and overtime meal allowance... 

18/09/2026

From 1 July 2026, the value of a Commonwealth penalty unit increased from $330 to $364. While this may sound like a minor administrative change, it has a direct impact on many ATO penalties, increasing the cost of a range of compliance failures.

From 1 July 2026, the value of a Commonwealth penalty unit increased...