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Private Business Tax Retreat

25 - 26 February 2027 | The Langham Gold Coast & Online | 12 CPD Hours

 

 

Super early bird registration now open! 

The ultimate retreat for private business tax advisers
 

Gain 12 CPD hours & practical insights in paradise

Join us for two days of expert-led technical content, practical guidance and invaluable peer networking set against the backdrop of one of Australia’s most sought-after coastal destinations. The 2027 program covers essential, timely topics practitioners must master to provide the most accurate and up-to-date guidance to their clients. 

Expert-led sessions with takeaways you can apply immediately

The Private Business Tax Retreat includes the right balance of technical insights and practical takeaways, along with ample opportunity for delegates to relax poolside during the day.

Flexible format and attendance options for your convenience 

Offered in both an in person or online format, this event represents exceptional value and flexibility. Join us in person at The Langham Gold Coast, or attend from the comfort of your home or office.  

A getaway from the office – Rest, recharge and relax 

The Retreat is a fantastic opportunity to combine high-value professional development and networking with time to relax, connect and recharge. Whether you stay only for the Retreat or extend your trip and make the most of the Gold Coast, it’s a chance to step away from the everyday pace of your practice, extend summer and invest in yourself.

 

 

2027 Program Out Now! 

Welcome Address

Speaker: Jodie Robinson, CTA, Chair, Retreat Organising Committee

Session 1: Opening Keynote – Understanding the Currents Beneath the Surface 

Session 2: : Division 7A – UPEs, Reform and What Comes Next 

Speaker: Mark Molesworth, CTA, BDO 

Session 3: Keeping Your Balance – Trustee Decisions in a Changing Tax Landscape

Speaker: Matthew Sealey, FTI, PwC Australia 

Session 4: Don’t Get Caught in the Rip – Succession Planning in the New World

Speaker: Hayley Mitchell, McCullough Robertson

Session 5: The Smart Surfer’s Guide to AI in Tax Practice

Speaker: Billy-Jo Famlonga, FTI, Famlonga Business Services 

Session 6: Private Groups and Family Offices – Are Your Arrangements Fit for Purpose and Ready for Scrutiny?

Speaker: Rachel Witte, KPMG

Session 7: Riding the Super Swell – The SMSF’s Place in the Private Group 

Speaker: Phil Broderick, CTA, Sladen Legal

Session 8: Reading the Conditions – ATO Focus Areas for Private Groups

Speaker: Bruce Collins, CTA, Tax Controversy Partners

Session 9: Hot Topics Round-Up 

Speaker: Thomas Aitkenhead, Hoffman Kelly

Session 10: Finding Your Footing - Valuations Amid Tax Change

Speakers: Scott Birkett, BDO, Mark Whittaker, BDO

 

Event Details

Super early bird registration

$ 1,595 - Member

$ 2,015 - Event & new membership bundle

$ 1,895 - Non member

  • When25-February-2027 - 26-February-2027
  • FormatHybrid
  • CPD Hours12

 

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