BD Welsh & Co

24/11/2022

https://bdwelsh.com/november-2022-practice-update/

Another month full of big stories and things to monitor.

1️⃣ Optus data breach
2️⃣ ATO advice for SMSFs thinking about investing in crypto assets
3️⃣ Why are credits and refunds being offset?

Have a wonderful week everyone!

28/10/2022

A privilege to be part of the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) Boardroom Luncheon with Argentina’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, Ambassador Pablo Tettamanti.

Ambassador Tettamanti discussed the development of a cooperative approach to trade between Argentina and Australia.

I had the pleasure of meeting some outstanding professionals and am looking forwards to connecting with the other members of this outstanding organisation.

20/07/2022

Many thanks for the invitation to the Boardroom Luncheon of the Australia-Latin American Business Council (ALABC) and for the meeting with the Ambassadors of Central America.

It was an honour to be part of this meeting where each Ambassador told us about the benefits offered by their countries, business opportunities and future projects between Australia and Central America. We hope we will meet again at future events and continue growing together.

The main advantages among the Central American countries are low-cost labour, lower cost of living, and competitive infrastructure. Also, the business opportunities in Central America are the following:
• Panama: Financial and Commercial Services, Port and LNG terminals, Wealth planning.
• Guatemala: Manufacture, Electricity, Agriculture.
• Costa Rica: Medical Instruments, Tourism, Agriculture
• El Salvador: Textiles, Energy, Agribusinesses

We appreciate the presence of the Ambassadors and Counsellor:

HE Mrs Ithzel Patiño de Villarreal, Ambassador of Panama to Australia

HE Mr Ronald Recinos, Ambassador of Guatemala to Australia

HE Mr Armando Vargas Araya, Ambassador of Costa Rica to Australia

Counsellor Cristian Pineda Figueroa, representative of the Ambassador of El Salvador to Australia

26/05/2022

Many thanks to the ALABC for celebrating the growing relationship between Australia and Latin America.

Carolina Giraldo, Founder and Creative Director of Carolina Lifestyle, she was a guest speaker and got the Latin American Leadership Award.

Carolina Lifestyle is a fashion retailer with 11 stores across Australia. Also, most of its clothes are handmade in Colombia

I am next to Steve Hall and the new ambassador of Peru, HE Vitaliano Gallardo. Others are Marianne Cummings and Chris Gibbs Stewart of Austmine.

18/05/2022

May 2022 Practice Update



https://bdwelsh.com/may-2022-practice-update/

01/10/2021

Read the latest government visa changes set to affect International Students and Skilled and Business Migration in our latest VISA NEWS update!

https://bdwelsh.com/visa-news-september-2021/

PACIFIC AUSTRALIA LABOUR MOBILITY SCHEME CHANGES   The government recently announced changes to the above scheme, including: A streamlined single application process; Increasing the number of regions in Australia that can recruit these workers; Increasing the validity period for labour market testi...

08/04/2021

Millions of Australians have been affected by Facebook's stolen data dump!!

Read more here:

Phone numbers, locations and more was included in a major dump of stolen Facebook data over the Easter long weekend.

06/04/2021

CBA is being by ASIC for overcharging customers

CBA is facing allegations that it incorrectly charged customers monthly access fees totalling almost $55 million, partially as a result of data entry errors and system misconfiguration.

Data-entry errors and poor processes blamed.

06/04/2021

If you are undertaking R&D that is eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) program, you can claim a refund from the Australian Government.

Find out how you can claim this rebate today!

If you are undertaking R&D that is eligible under the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) program, you can claim a refund from the Australian Government. But how do you know if you have eligible R&D? This is actually trickier than it sounds because you need to recognise that you have a potentially eligible pi...

30/03/2021

Here is why it is crucial for SMEs to adopt Cloud Based Accounting Software in today's modern market conditions.

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With the rise of cloud products and services, there has been a shift in how businesses handle their processes, especially accounting. Modern cloud-based accounting software can easily be installed and used by SMEs and their accounting firm servicing them. What is Cloud Based Accounting Software Clou...

25/03/2021

SG Amnesty

who disclosed SG amounts must either pay in full any amounts they owe, or set up a payment plan and meet each ongoing instalment amount so as to avoid being disqualified and losing the benefits of the .

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