A. Costa & Associates

About A. Costa & Associates

At A Costa & Associates, we believe in providing quailty Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Business Advisory services to our client base in a timely and efficient manner

Our website has been designed with this in mind and allows our clients to gain immediate access to the information, resources and help they need to run their businesses We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you as a client to A Costa & Associates

For sound business, taxation or financial advice, allow us to assist you to do what you want, when you want and in the manner that you want

Accounting & Tax Returns

Don't get lost under the paperwork We can organise your accounting and tax returns in an efficient and effective manner, compliant with the ATO

Competent advice and professional and friendly service in the areas of compliance, taxation and business advice services

We offer a wide range of business advisory services to ensure that your business is as competitive, focused and as profitable as it can be

Take control of your retirement strategy with a Self Managed Superannuation Fund, we are here to help you meet your obligations and make the most of your superannuation

We like to understand what your business is trying to achieve so that our input maximises your outcomes, we are here to help your business grow efficiently and effectively

It's important to ensuring that your business recording and reporting is well structured and documented We provide a broad range of compliance services so that you can focus on running your business

Keeping you up to date on various matters that could impact you.

A 2022 Advent Calendar for our clients Come back each day and click on the next date for more inspirational and Christmas quotes

Difference Between Leasing vs Hire Purchase If you're looking to purchase a car, you may be wondering what the differences are between leasing and a hire purchase Both can offer different financial benefits and drawbacks depending on your needs

How Have Australians Reacted to Interest Rate Hikes? Interest rates have been on the rise in Australia, and this has caused a lot of concern among consumers Many people are worried that they will not be able to afford their monthly mortgage payments, and some are even considering selling their homes

FBT – Christmas Parties and Taxi Fare/Rideshare Some employers, who are commendably anxious to protect their employees and clients from the drink/driving laws, also pay for taxis/rideshare to and from the place of entertainment

Employee Christmas Parties and Gifts – Any FBT? The Christmas break-up party and/or gifts to employees can be exempt from Fringe Benefits if a few rules are followed

Big-end-of-town tax: miners, banks pay up, but for one-third it’s zip Cash flow forecasting template A cash flow forecast is a vital business tool you can use to work out whether you have enough cash to run or expand your business

Buyback law closes loophole ‘but franking credits here to stay’ Assistant Treasurer guarantees dividend imputation scheme but says off-market share buybacks exploit a loophole that must be closed

Budget October 2022-23-Comprehensive summary The Federal Government is to continue spending more than it earns for at least the next two years at least