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Linda Bergesen
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Linda Bergesen is CA qualified in Australia & New Zealand, England & Wales, and State Authorised Public Accountant in Norway. She has many years’ experience working in Business Advisory Services, External & Internal Auditing, Financial Accounting and Advisor Services and Project Controlling.
After completing the CA program in Australia, she spent 2 years in London working for a NYSE registered advertising group before moving back to her native Norway. After spending 8 years working for one of ‘the Big 4’ in Norway, she returned to the Gold Coast where she joined Cordner as Manager of the Book keeping Division.
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Do you have apprentices and trainees?
Business Advisory
Wage subsidy for of 50% of an eligible apprentice or trainee’s wage
By Linda Bergesen
Watch out for ATO Impersonation Scams
Taxation and Compliance
If you are one of the many taxpayers who have lodged your personal income tax return by 31 October, it is vital to be aware of the ATO Impersonation Scams.
By Linda Bergesen
Lodgement and payment deferral to taxpayers impacted by the recent bushfires
Taxation and Compliance
Due to the recent catastrophic bushfires in QLD and NSW, the ATO has granted a two-month lodgement and payment deferral for taxpayers in affected areas. The extension has been applied automatically, so there is no need for taxpayers to do anything.
By Linda Bergesen
TPAR Reporting requirements for Builders, Cleaners, Road Freight, IT or Security, Investigation or Surveillance Services
Taxation and Compliance
If your business operates in one of the above industries, you will need to complete a TPAR to report the total payments you make to each contractor for providing those services on your behalf.
By Linda Bergesen
The difference between a budget and a forecast
Business Advisory, Taxation and Compliance
A budget is a financial plan, derived based on where you want your business to go
By Linda Bergesen
STP Bill now passed through Senate
Taxation and Compliance
What does that mean? The requirement for Single Touch Payroll (STP) was implemented from 1 July 2018 for all employers with 20 employees or more.
By Linda Bergesen
Are you or your employees missing super?
Taxation and Compliance, Self Managed Super Funds
According to official records, there is still $17.5 billion in lost and unclaimed super waiting to be found. Some of it could belong to you or your employees.
By Linda Bergesen
Is it deductible?
Taxation and Compliance
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has identified the top 10 tax myths and misunderstandings it says are causing incorrect claims.
By Linda Bergesen
Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty might soon be available!
Self Managed Super Funds
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services has proposed a 12-month amnesty for employers to catch up on unpaid superannuation.
By Linda Bergesen
What is Single Touch Payroll Reporting, and does it affect you?
Taxation and Compliance
Single Touch Payroll Reporting is a new legal requirement, and it ensures that all payroll related information is instantly reported to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) each time a pay run is processed.
By Linda Bergesen