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Our recent Panel Discussion and Pizza event with TUBES - Tasmanian University Business & Economics Society was a great opportunity to connect with our future accountants, auditors and advisors. And while the focus was on sharing information about the accounting profession and career opportunities with WLF, the conversations gave our team some valuable insights into what students are looking for as they embark on building their new careers.

Thanks for a great event TUBES, and a big shout out to TUBES President and panel facilitator Nicolette for a job very well done!

Careers and pizza – a great way to spend a Friday It was an afternoon of pizza and great conversation on Friday 30 August when we joined accounting students from the University of Tasmania to share some insights into the accounting profession and chat about career opportunities with WLF. As an independent local firm, WLF has always had a strong rel...

Do you own a rental property, or are you thinking of purchasing one? Make sure you're aware of the Main Resident Exemption, more commonly referred to as the 6-year rule.

The MRE can have a big impact on your tax obligations if, and when, you sell your investment property. 🏡

To find out more about the MRE, including eligibility requirements, have a look at our latest article from WLF Advisor Laura Banks-Smith. And of course, contact your WLF Advisor to discuss how the MRE can impact your personal circumstances.

Selling your rental property and the 6-year rule Selling your rental property is a terrific way to unlock personal equity to be able to pursue other investment opportunities or meet other personal financial goals. Before doing so, your tax obligations should be considered. Depending on your circumstances, however, you may qualify for the Main Resi...

Our Undergraduate Accountant Cadetship Program is now accepting applications from year 12 students who are interested in commencing an accounting career with us in February 2025.

Our Cadets work full-time and benefit from paid time off to attend lectures, tutorials and exams while studying an accounting degree at university. It's a fantastic way to kickstart your career ✅ and gain professional experience ✅ while completing your degree. ✅

If you, or someone you know, is in year 12 and looking to build a career with a leading Tasmanian firm we invite you to find out more. Applications are open until 22 September.

Undergraduate Cadetship Undergraduate Cadetship If you’re currently studying or have recently completed year 12, and are ready to embark on a career as an accountant, we invite you to apply for our Undergraduate Accountant Cadetship Program. The program was established in 2006 and has provided a career launchpad for many...

We're delighted to announce our new community partnership with Square Pegs Tasmania Dyslexia Support & Advocacy. ✨

Square Pegs is a Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation providing advice, information and programs to improve outcomes for children with dyslexia. The partnership with WLF will enable Square Pegs to offer 15 fully funded places at their empowerment camps, as well as open up opportunities for both organisations to collaborate, share knowledge and celebrate stories.

Find out more about our partnership with Square Pegs here, and get an insight into the services available and their commitment to fostering equal educational outcomes.

✨WLF and Square Pegs - working together to make a difference!✨

Announcing our community partnership with Square Pegs We are thrilled to announce a new Community Partnership with Tasmanian organisation Square Pegs Dyslexia Support. Square Pegs is a small, hard-working and high achieving not for profit organisation that provides advice, information and programs to improve outcomes for children with dyslexia. Founded...

This month we are belatedly celebrating an incredible 45-year anniversary for WLF Partner Douglas Thomson. ✨What a milestone! ✨

From his early days as a budding young accountant fresh out of school in our audit team, transferring to the Business & Personal Advisory team (BPA) to joining the Partnership in 2000, and also heading up our BPA team, Douglas’ impact on our firm and his clients is nothing short of remarkable.

On behalf of your fellow Partners and all your WLF colleagues, congratulations on your 45-year anniversary Douglas!

✨Are you an enthusiastic administrator with exceptional client service skills and an interest in working with a leading Tasmanian firm? Then this might be the career opportunity you have been waiting for.✨

We are seeking a dedicated Client Services Administrator to join our Business & Personal Advisory team, providing secretarial and administrative support to the team. This is a part time position, with varied duties and the chance to work with a professional, supportive team.

If this sounds like it might be your new role you can find out more, and view the position description, on our website. Applications are open until Sunday 11 August.

Client Services Administrator Client Services Administrator We are currently seeking a dedicated Client Services Administrator to join our Business & Personal Advisory team, based out of our Hobart office.   Your new company WLF Accounting & Advisory is a proudly Tasmanian firm with a foundation of delivering the highest standa...

Would your small business benefit from professional advice in the area of governance, risk management, innovation, marketing or business growth?

The Tasmanian Government's Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program is now open for applications, with grants of up to $1500 to fund professional services support for small business.

Find out more and submit your application here.

Small Business Advice and Financial Guidance Program Round 4 | Business Tasmania The Department of State Growth's role is to support economic growth and facilitate the creation of jobs and opportunities for Tasmanians.  We work with business, industry and the community to manage regulatory and infrastructure plans that support the development of market expansion and innovation...

Environment, social and governance reporting. Carbon accounting. Climate related disclosures. ♻️ What's on the horizon for your business?

With a proposed new accounting standard and a Federal Parliament Bill, ESG reporting is a rapidly evolving area. Our latest article provides an insight into how this is expected to impact on your business.

Chat with your WLF Advisor for more information on how to plan ahead so you can meet upcoming requirements with confidence and minimise disruption to your business processes.

Carbon Accounting & ESG Reporting – an evolving priority for your organisation In May 2024 we hosted 100 clients for our annual Assurance and Financial Reporting Update seminar, where we brought together an array of experts to share their expertise and insights on the rapidly emerging areas of environment, social and governance reporting (ESG), carbon accounting and climate-re...

The Xero Beautiful Business Fund is back this year, with prizes of $20,000 (AUD) for four small businesses in Australia.

If you're using Xero in your business have a look at the categories to see if you fit the criteria. The application process is straightforward and open until 27 August 2024. We would love to see a Tassie small business take home a prize!

We're very proud of our Friday Fundraising Program, an initiative that encourages all WLF team members to make a contribution to local not-for-profit organisations.

Last month we caught up with Sandi Doherty from Sexual Assault Support Service for a chat about the important work the SASS team do in the community. WLF's Seema Tamang presented Sandi with our Friday Fundraising donation on behalf of our staff.

Thanks to everyone at SASS for the wonderful support you provide to survivors of sexual violence. 🙏

Friday fundraising supports SASS in their support for survivors We were delighted to hand over our giant $1000 cheque to Sandi Doherty of Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) in June as part of our WLF Friday Fundraising program. WLF has been supporting SASS for a number of years as part of their awareness raising month each April. This year our team decided to...

Today we are celebrating 30 incredible years of service from WLF Partner Dean Johnson. On behalf of your fellow Partners and all your WLF colleagues, congratulations on your 30-year anniversary Dean! ✨
https://wlf.com.au/our-team/dean-johnson/

Well done to our WLF team members who braved the cold on Friday for the annual SPEAK UP Stay ChatTy Shorts Day!

We had a wonderful catch up over afternoon tea and a visit from SUSC mascot and superhero Shorty. Marg Marshall brought along some Healing Hearts, a great gift to hold in your hand for a silent hug when life feels a little challenging.

It was a fun afternoon with a very important message for all of us - to Speak Up and Stay Chatty. 💙

Congratulations Oliver Barta ✨

We are thrilled to announce that Oliver will be joining the WLF Accounting & Advisory Partnership from 1 July 2024.

Oliver is recognised for his expertise, technical knowledge and his collaborative approach and commitment to delivering client solutions and outcomes. He is also known for his strong future focus on contemporary advisory services.

We look forward to working with Oliver in his new role at WLF and know he will be an asset in leading us and our clients into a future of continued success. On behalf of the Partners and the WLF team, congratulations Oliver. ✨

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Welcoming Oliver Barta to the WLF Partnership We are delighted to announce that Oliver Barta is joining the WLF Accounting & Advisory Partnership from 1 July 2024. Oliver's expertise in tax strategy, financial forecasting, and business improvement is highly regarded by his clients, who span a wide range of industries and sectors. He has a stron...

The countdown to the end of the financial year is on! ⏰

We encourage you to set aside some time to make sure you are doing everything you can to responsibility minimise your tax. Have a look through our online 2024 Tax Planning Guides for some useful tips - you'll find one for business and another guide for individuals and families.

The information in the guides is of a general nature, so be sure to chat with your WLF Advisor for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
View the 2024 Personal Tax Planning Guide at this link: https://wlf.com.au/2024-tax-planning-guide-for-individuals-and-families/

2024 Tax Planning Guide for Business Owning a business can be both rewarding and challenging. And even when business is thriving, it can involve a lot of hard work. So, it makes sense to invest some time into reviewing the strategies you have in place to responsibly minimise your business tax and maximise your returns. If you followed....

Fabian and Oscar had a fantastic afternoon at the Southern Catholic College Career Expo yesterday.

There were some great conversations with future accountants who were keen to hear about our Undergraduate Cadetship Program, as well as our Graduate Program. The expo also provided the opportunity for students to chat about what a day in the life of an accountant actually looks like!

Thanks for inviting us to participate Catholic Education Tasmania and well done on a wonderful expo!

Keep watch for our Undergrad Cadetship Program, which will open for applications on 4 September. https://wlf.com.au/careers/undergraduate-cadetship/

Well done on a fantastic career expo Catholic Education Tasmania and thanks for inviting WLF to take part. We had great conversations with some future accountants and look forward to seeing their careers progress. 👏

Last night's 2024/2025 Federal Budget announcement from Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers MP forecasts a surplus of $9.3 billion. The budget has been described as a “responsible Budget that helps people under pressure today”.

Director and taxation specialist Claire Thornett has put together a summary of the key measures, and what they may mean for you at a business and personal level. For a more comprehensive overview you will find a link at end of the article.

And as always, please don't hesitate to get in touch with your WLF Advisor if you would like to discuss any impacts of the budget announcement on your individual circumstances.

What does the 2024/2025 Federal Budget mean for you? The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the 2024–25 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 14 May 2024. Described as a “responsible Budget that helps people under pressure today”, the Treasurer has forecast a second consecutive surplus of $9.3 billion. The main priorities of the gover...

🌟Supporting Tasmanian charities and not-for-profit entities for 130 years 🌟

Our Community Partnership Program is open for Expressions of Interest until Monday 20 May 2024. We have received some wonderful enquiries and interest in this exciting new initiative, and want to remind charities and not-for-profits that you still have a few days to submit your EOI.

The WLF Community Partnership Program will fund $15,000 over two years, and also focus on:
✅ building a relationship with shared values
✅ providing opportunities for staff at our two organisations for sharing knowledge
✅ helping your organisation get set up for future success and sustainability.

We have a proud commitment to making a difference in our community, as a firm and as a group of individuals. If you work with a not-for-profit entity in Tasmania, we invite you to find out more and submit an EOI by Monday 20 May 2024.
https://wlf.com.au/home/community-partnership-program/

WLF Accounting & Advisory Tasmania's leading accounting & advisory firm with a legacy of more than 130 years of expertise.

Lest we forget.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and our team took some time out this week to show we CARE.

The incredible team at Sexual Assault Support Service is working to make Tasmania a healthier and safer place, free from sexual harm. Let's all get behind them and show our support.
www.sass.org.au/donate

✨Launching the new WLF Accounting & Advisory Community Partnership Program!✨

WLF has been supporting Tasmanian businesses, families and communities for over 130 years. As a local firm we have a commitment to helping Tasmania move forward, fostering a strong future for our state economically, culturally and socially.

We are proud and excited to launch our new Community Partnership Program and we invite charities and not-for-profit entities around Tasmania to submit an Expression of Interest. You'll find all the details on our website - make sure your EoI is in by Monday 20 May 2024.

Community Partnership Program Community Partnership Program WLF Accounting & Advisory is a locally owned, independent Tasmanian firm with a long and proud history of supporting Tasmanian businesses, families and communities. Our Partners and staff live and work here. We know what it means to be Tasmanian – the strengths, the c...

We're counting down to the big match! 🏀🏀🏀
Our Partners and all the team at WLF wish you good luck tonight Tasmania JackJumpers. 💚🐜💚🐜 💚

🌟Celebrating a 25-year milestone!🌟

In December we celebrated Marg Marshall's 25-year anniversary with WLF – and now we have the photo to prove it! 👌 Marg joined WLF in 1998, bringing a wealth of expertise in the intricacies of tax legislation. She joined the Partnership in 2009 and has continued to build her reputation as one of Australia’s foremost experts in taxation. In 2023 Marg was appointed President of The Tax Institute. Marg is also well known locally for her extensive work supporting many not-for-profit organisations.

On behalf of your fellow Partners and all the team, congratulations on your 25 years with WLF Marg. 🙌🙌🙌

A call out to Accounting students - have you submitted an application for our Graduate Accountant Program? If not, it's time to get moving, applications close at midnight on Sunday 24 March.

If you want to build a career with Tasmania's leading accounting and advisory firm make sure you have a look at our website for all the details now. https://wlf.com.au/graduate-accountant-program-2025-intake/

Stacie Young from our Business & Personal Advisory division shares her experience of coming through the Graduate Program here.

Stacie Young talks about joining WLF's Graduate Accountant Program Stacie Young joined WLF as a Graduate Accountant and is based in the Business & Personal Advisory division. Stacie is currently completing her Chartered Acco...

🌟Woohoo! This week we are celebrating ten of our WLF colleagues who were recognised for professional milestones and achievements at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Tasmanian Member Celebration Dinner that was held at RACV Hobart Hotel this week! 🌟

The Partners and team are very proud of your achievements - congratulations!

🔹 Sophie McDonald and James Day who are currently completing the CA program were both recognised with merit awards.
🔹 Jay Bowden, Emma Turner, Nathan Percey, Ellis Blyth, William Farmilo, and Stacie Young were all recognised for completing the CA qualification and will now each be adding some additional letters to their business cards.
🔹 Shenna Hurd was acknowledged for the very significant milestone of 25 years as a Chartered Accountant.
🔹 Partner Maryellen Salter received her Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Fellowship.

It's wonderful to see so many of our team who are at different points in their accounting career being recognised and celebrated by the national body.

🌟WLF Graduate Accountant Program - we invite your application 🌟

🔹If you're in the final 12 to 18 months of an UG or PG accounting degree, our Graduate Accountant Program should be number 1 on your list.

🔹 We recently caught up with Senior Auditor Cooper Sparks who joined our firm via the Graduate Program in 2020, and he gave us a great insight into his day-to-day responsibilities, and what he enjoys most in his career.

🔹Hear what Cooper has to say below. 🎥, https://youtu.be/AMr7WbwjqoA?si=i01XrNmUnXbHlJ51

You'll find more information and a link to applications at: https://wlf.com.au/graduate-accountant-program-2025-intake/

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24 March, so don't delay. This could be the first step in your amazing new career.

Cooper Sparks talks about his experience as a Graduate at WLF Cooper Sparks joined WLF Accounting & Advisory in 2020 as a Graduate Accountant. Today he is a Senior Auditor in the Audit, Assurance & Advisory Division and...

To the incredible women who are breaking barriers and leading the way, happy - you continue to inspire us! 👏

And to the amazing group of women in our own WLF team, thank you for your commitment to our firm and our clients. 🙏🩵

🔹Are you looking to build a career with Tasmania's leading accounting and advisory firm?
🔹Do you have a commitment to excellent customer service and an aptitude for delivering solutions?
🔹Are you currently studying accounting and expecting to graduate within the next 18 months?
🔹Are you a great team player with strong skills in communication?

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to find out about our WLF Graduate Accountant Program. Applications are now open for our 2025 intake.

You'll find all the details, including how to apply, on our website. Click the link below now and you could be taking the first step to an incredible new career.

Graduate Accountant Program, 2025 intake Graduate Accountant Program 2025 intake Are you looking to build a career with Tasmania's leading accounting and advisory firm? We invite you to find out about our Graduate Accountant Program.   Working at WLF Accounting & Advisory is more than just a job. When you join our team you become part of ...

We are seeking a self-motivated team player with a commitment to excellent customer service to join our Graduate Accountant Program for an IMMEDIATE start. Could this be you?

If you have recently graduated with an accounting degree or are currently studying a degree with an accounting major and an expected completion within the next 12 to 18-months, we invite you to apply.

✅Get your career started right now, with Tasmania's leading accounting and advisory firm. Applications are open until 18 February.

Graduate Accountant Program 2024 Job in Hobart TAS - SEEK Launch your accounting career with WLF Accounting & Advisory