COVID-19 Sharing Knowledge Webinar Sessions: Australia

Updated 31 July 2020

COVID-19 Sharing Knowledge Webinar Sessions

In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, governments and banking institutions are working to offer support for businesses during these unprecedented time.

To assist members to navigate the many and continually evolving subsidies, schemes and packages, Chartered Accountants ANZ are holding regular Q&A Sharing Knowledge webinars.

Below you will find these recordings for your reference.

JobKeeper 2.0 Explained - Practical Application

Recorded: 30/07/2020

Speakers:
- Michael Croker CA - CA ANZ's Australian Tax Leader
- Simon Grant FCA ACCA - Group Executive, Advocacy & International.

Achieving Business Goals Through Digital Transformation and Marketing Strategy

Recorded: 24/07/2020

Speaker:
Dinesh De Silva, CEO - NetStripes
Moderator:
David Breust, Chief Marketing Officer - CA ANZ.

Tax Update with Michael Croker

Recorded: 16/07/2020

Speaker:
Michael Croker CA, CA ANZ Australian Tax Leader
Special Guest:
Hoa Wood, ATO Deputy Commissioner, Individuals & Intermediaries.

Strategies to convert client engagement into revenue opportunities

Recorded: 10/07/2020

Speaker: John Schol CA, CEO, Malloch McClean

What the Australian Economy will look like for your business & clients in a COVID-19 world

Recorded: 02/07/2020

Speaker:
- David Rumbens, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
Chairperson:
- Simon Grant FCA, Group Executive, International Development and Advocacy & Professional Standards, CA ANZ

Developing a successful 90 day plan for your practice

Recorded: 19/06/2020

Panelists:
- Sharon McClafferty, CEO, Slipstream Coaching

Bringing the workforce back & opening up for business

Recorded: 22/05/2020

Panelists:
- Lucy Shanahan, Partner, Kingston Reid
- Emily Baxter, Senior Associate, Kingston Reid
Chairperson: Peter Vial FCA, NZ Group Executive, Advocacy & Professional Standing, CA ANZ

Businesses in distress: What are the options and strategies?

Recorded: 21/05/2020

Panelists:
- Andrew Barnden FCA, Director, Rodgers Reidy, and Insolvency Management Committee
- Andrew Heard FCA, Director, Heard, Phillips & Lieberenz, and Insolvency Management Committee
- Alice Ruhe CA, Partner, SMB Advisory, and Insolvency Management Committee
Chairperson: Shumit Banerjee CA, Director, SVPartners

Tips on managing clients effectively through COVID & beyond

Recorded: 08/05/2020

Panelists:
- Aly Garrett FCA, Founder and Principal, All In Advisory
- Andrew Van Der Beek CA, Director, Illumin8
- David Boyar FCA, General Manager – Growth, ChangeGPS
- Steve Mundy CA, Director, Auctus Advisory Limited
Moderator: Alan Fitzgerald, Technology Agnostic Advocate, Practice Connections Advisory

Australia: JobKeeper Package Alternative Test

Recorded: 01/05/2020

Panelists:
- Michael Croker CA, Australian Tax Leader, CA ANZ
- James McPhedran, Senior Tax Trainer, CA ANZ
- Bruce Thomas, Senior Tax Trainer, CA ANZ
Moderator: Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB

Corporate: Forecasting in an uncertain world

Recorded: 30/04/2020

Panelists:
- Caroline Plowman, CEO, National Mini Storage
- Liam Crawley, CFO, Wyndham Vacation Clubs Asia Pacific
- Lance Rubin, Director, Model Citizn
Moderator: Linda Waddington-Miller, Commercial Director, LION

Australia: JobKeeper Package Arrangements for Employers and Employees

Recorded: 23/04/2020

Panelists:
- Kristen Wydell, GM Professional Standards, CA ANZ
- Duncan Fletcher, Partner, Kingston Reid
- Christa Lenard, Partner, Kingston Reid
- Katie Sweatman, Special Counsel, Kingston Reid
Moderator: Heather Smith FCA, FCCA, FICB

Please note: We have been made aware that an answer given by a panel member was inconsistent with government advice. To avoid confusion, we have edited out that question and the answer from the recording. For more information, please see extract below from the Treasury website:

CAN EMPLOYERS RECEIVE BOTH THE JOBKEEPER PAYMENT AND THE SUPPORTING APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES WAGE SUBSIDY?

Eligible small businesses can receive the 50 per cent wage subsidy for apprentices and trainees in the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees measure from 1 January to 31 March 2020, and the JobKeeper Payment. Where small businesses receive the JobKeeper Payment, they are not eligible to receive the apprentice and trainee wage subsidy from 1 April 2020 onwards. Further information on the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees measure is available on the Treasury website at treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses.

Australia: JobKeeper Payments Explained

Recorded: 16/04/2020

Panelists:
- Michael Croker CA, AU Tax Leader,
- James McPhedran CA, Senior Tax Trainer
- Bruce Thomas, Senior Tax Trainer
Moderator: Heather Smith CA

Australia: Navigating JobKeeper Payments

Recorded: 09/04/2020

Panelists:
- Michael Croker CA, AU Tax Leader,
- James McPhedran CA, Senior Tax Trainer
- Bruce Thomas, Senior Tax Trainer
Moderator: Heather Smith CA

Australia: Government Stimulus Package

Recorded: 03/04/2020

Panelists:
- Michael Croker CA, AU Tax Leader,
- James McPhedran CA, Senior Tax Trainer
- Peter McGinty, Senior Tax Trainer
Moderator: Heather Smith CA

Disclaimer:
These sessions are intended to provide general information only. The opinions and views of the speakers or participants in this session are not, necessarily, the views of CA ANZ and are not endorsed by CA ANZ. CA ANZ does not expect or invite any person to act or rely on any statement, view or opinion expressed in this session and provides no warranty about the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the session. You must seek your own independent advice before relying or providing advice to others based on this session.