Hopscotch Accounting is a COVID Safe business
Hopscotch Accounting is showing our commitment to COVID Safety and keeping our community safe. We recently completed the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Safety Plan and we are proud to say that we are now registered as a COVID Safe business.
Preparing a FY21 Budget in the current COVID-19 environment
Australian organisations have faced overwhelming changes to their normal operating conditions due to COVID-19. Brendan Lucas recently presented a webinar focused on the budgeting strategies and tools that will best equip managers preparing for an unpredictable financial future. This article highlights key elements for consideration, and we have also provided links to our free budget […]
Manage the changing casual worker conditions the right way
Many businesses and NFPs that employ casuals have begun assessing the implications of recent rulings that those workers may be entitled to annual leave and other entitlements. One pathway for organisations managing the changing casual worker conditions is to outsource their accounting services. A recent Federal Court ruling, published on 20 May 2020, found that […]
JobKeeper update – New eligibility & rules
The rules and guidance for JobKeeper continue to evolve, meaning more employers may now be eligible for the scheme. Amongst other updates, there is now increased flexibility in calculating turnover from when the rules were first announced just short of 3 weeks ago. So, if you had previously assessed your organisation was not eligible for JobKeeper, […]
Brendan Lucas JobKeeper update
Watch our latest update about the benefits of the Government’s JobKeeper payment and how it applies to your business or NFP.
What does the Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package mean for CHSP providers?
For those with funding direct from The Department of Health they have announced: The flexibility provisions for FY20 and FY21 are being relaxed, allowing existing CHSP providers to transfer up to 100 % of their allocated funding between service types. Urgent or immediate CHSP services can be put in place for up to six weeks, […]
Managing your team and annual leave post COVID-19
How will you manage annual leave for your team next year – post COVID-19? Listen to Brendan Lucas for some planning advice.
COVID-19 Economic Stimulus update – SMEs and NFPs
Hopscotch Director, Brendan Lucas, breaks down element of the Australian Government’s Economic Stimulus package so you know when the cash flow measures will be released.
The JobKeeper payment – updated 28 April
The JobKeeper Payment was designed for Australian businesses to retain and continue to be connected to employees, even during a ‘hibernation’ period. Legislation received Royal Assent on Thursday 9 April and on the same day the Treasurer’s rules were announced. Since this date additional guidance has been provided by the ATO and Treasury on the […]
News and updates relevant to your SME, NFP or Charity
Cash Flow Boost for Employers Claim back FY20 tax instalments already paid Temporary Relief for Financially Distressed Businesses Instant Asset Write-off Threshold Accelerated depreciation to 30 June 2021 of 50% Administrative Relief Wage subsidies to support the retention of apprentices and trainees Income support for individuals Superannuation Aged Care Sector Payroll Tax – NSW Specific […]