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Seminar and Convention papers from all Taxation Institute events are available online to be downloaded in PDF format.

Seminar papers and presentations

 The Tax Institute runs over 300 CPP seminars a year and the majority of our speakers dedicate considerable time and effort in preparing and writing papers and presentations. All papers and powerpoint presentations provided by the speakers from our seminars are available through the website individually or through a Tax Knowledge eXchange subscription.

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• Enduring Powers of Attorney in Victoria

  03 May 2012
  Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Kooyong
  VIC

  Currently it is estimated that 1 per cent of the population has some form of dementia. This is expected to rise to 2.8% by 2050. Given these statistics, it is important that clients consider putting in place powers of attorney to ensure they determine who makes decisions and how in the event of their incapacity.

  In Victoria we have three different pieces of legislation dealing with decision making on incapacity - enduring power of attorney (financial), enduring power of attorney (medical) and an appointment of enduring guardians.

  This took a closer look at these powers of attorney.

• SME Structuring Part 2: The Tax Issues

  20 Apr 2012
  Mercure Hotel, Geelong
  VIC

  This event looked at tax issues that arise in advising on SME structures for client businesses that have more than one family in the context of the following structures:

  • partnerships of discretionary trusts
  • limited partnerships
  • unit trusts
  • hybrid trusts
  • private companies.

• Tax Consolidation: Post-Implementation Directions

  18 Apr 2012
  RACV Club, Melbourne
  VIC

  The Board of Taxation is shortly due to release its report on its "Post Implementation Review into Certain Aspects of the Consolidation Regime" which will deal with a number of important outstanding issues for consolidated groups plus it will lay the foundation for future directions for the tax consolidation regime.

  The operation of the single entity rule, the interaction of tax consolidation with other parts of the income tax law, and latest developments in relation to rights to future income and residual tax cost setting rules are essential topics for corporate tax managers responsible for managing tax consolidation impacts for their group.

  This event gave insights on the tax reform process and also on the practical implications of the future directions for tax consolidation.

• Protecting Farm Wealth for the Future

  18 Apr 2012
  Tailrace Terrace, Launceston
  TAS

  This event provided some insight into the challenges and opportunities facing primary producers today in Tasmania.

  This event was aimed at both primary producers and their taxation and legal advisors.

• Superannuation

  16 Apr 2012
  Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Melbourne
  VIC

  The 2012 Young Tax Professionals Series features 9 sessions and has been especially designed to cover a range of topics, including recent developments, relevant to all young practitioners starting out in the tax profession. This event covered superannuation.

• Superannuation Roadshow

  04 Apr 2012
  Swissotel, Sydney
  National

  The Tax Institute’s roadshows are a series of seminars that focus on essential tax topics and have been developed for practitioners with approximately three to six years’ experience. Each event covers key principles and relevant updates, incorporating real life case studies and practical examples to assist with learning.

  This event examined the latest superannuation news, reviewed key principles, legislation, rulings and ATO updates. It covered new strategies, opportunities and issues to consider.

• When the Tax Office Calls - First Contact

  04 Apr 2012
  InterContinental Adelaide, Adelaide
  SA

  This event went through tips and traps that you need to be award of in dealing with a comprehensive review or audit from the initial enquiries through to completion.

• SME Structuring Part 1: Building on Firm Foundations

  30 Mar 2012
  Mecure Hotel, Geelong
  VIC

  Whilst tax issues are a prime consideratio in any choice of structure, other aspects can have equally or more-significant consequences for your client. The commercial consequences of a dispute between co-owners of the structure may be more costly than any tax saved.

  Part one of this series focused on practical non-tax issues that you should consider when establishing a new structure for your client.

• Asset Protection in the 21st Century - Still Possible?

  29 Mar 2012
  Perth Concert Hall, Perth
  WA

  This event covered the three most powerful legal tools that protect personal wealth from divorce, bankruptcy and death - binding financial agreements, SMSF’s and testamentary trusts. By understanding the framework of these legal tools, a comprehensive, robust wealth protection plan can be implemented.

  This event brought together HHG’s taxation, superannuation, family law and estate planning specialists, with the opportunity for workshop discussion, information sharing and a Q&A.

• Professional Practices Day

  29 Mar 2012
  Grant Thornton Boardroom, Brisbane
  QLD

  This event took practitioners through a practical based journey outlining all that needs to be known about structuring for professional practices.

  Please note materials presented by Jamie Towers and Damian O'Connor were authored by Chris Gebhardt. Materials presented by Nick Wilkins were authored by Nick Edwards, Lisa Pritchard and Cheryl Cox. All these materials can be downloaded from Professional Practices Day in South Australia on 26 March 2012.