The implications of the Bendel decision for agribusiness, tax effective succession planning and ways to minimise family farm disputes represent some of the challenging issues facing agribusiness enterprises across Australia.
A new adviser handbook just released addresses these hot topics and other new and emerging issues facing the sector.
The Cowell Clarke Australian Agribusiness Advisers’ Guide has been revised to include the latest tax, regulatory and legal changes impacting the sector.
The Guide is a must read for professional advisers looking to navigate the complex tax and business environment confronting agribusiness operators across industries.
Cowell Clarke Director and Head of the firm’s Agribusiness group, Peter Slegers, said since the second edition of the Guide released, there has been a clear demand for an updated guide, and it has become essential reading for accountants, chief financial officers and other advisers.
“The Guide offers solutions and guidance to accountants and professional advisers supporting agribusiness client,” Mr Slegers said.
“It focuses on the tax, structuring, transactional and succession planning needs of primary producers and other related businesses. We are delighted with the positive feedback of the first and second editions and we want to contribute more. We are now releasing an updated, third edition to capture additional issues facing advisers and their clients.”
The third edition of the Guide includes new commentary on areas including:
What the Bendel decision means in practice for advisers to agribusiness groups corporate beneficiaries in agribusiness groups
Key developments in superannuation earnings tax, with a focus on primary production land held in SMSFs
Strategies to reduce the risk of family farm disputes, including the implications of the Owies decision on trust distributions
Additional strategies for managing transactions, restructuring and succession planning
The Guide has been written by Peter Slegers, Joshua Pascale, Daniel Marateo and Amy Lancaster, who are members of Cowell Clarke’s leading agribusiness group.
Both editions 1 and 2 have earned widespread praise from advisers across Australia.
“In over 25 years of practice, I am yet to see a publication that remotely matches the Cowell Clarke guide for its quality, depth and breadth of information. “
Gavin Smith (Director – Smith Shearer), Esperance, WA
“Absolute lifesaver. I keep a copy of this guide on my desk handy at all times.”
Rebecca Jeffriess (Partner - Moore Australia), Brisbane
“I recommend Cowell Clarke and this guide to all advisers working with farming families in Australia.”
Matthew Meehan (Adviser, Accountant & Business Coach - Lifesolver), Armidale, NSW
“It is a ‘one stop shop’ reference for issues affecting our Agribusiness clients. Clear language, with practical tips and examples.”
Joanne Kelly (Principal, Forsyths), Gunnedah, NSW
“I am yet to come across any other agribusiness guide which covers this level of detail.”
Michael Parker (Partner - Mott Finnis & Co), Naracoorte and Coonawarra, SA
“The comprehensive content of this publication puts it in a prominent position in our professional library.”
Colin Whitehead (Director, GPK Partners), Port Lincoln & Adelaide
“Working with mostly rural, regional and agri-clients it provides practical easy to read guidance on what can often be complicated and emotional client issues.”
Tim Siebert (Partner – Bentleys) and Cristina Clemente (Partner – Bentleys), South Australia and Northern Territory
"We have a number of copies circulating the office, and we use them all the time."
Matthew Vandenheuvel (Principal – Brentnalls NSW) and Warren Smith (Director - Brentnalls NSW), Sydney and Regional NSW
To obtain a copy of The Australian Agribusiness Advisers’ Guide go to: https://www.cowellclarke.com.au/shop
For more information or to schedule an interview with Peter Slegers, please contact:
Media Contact:
Bianca Buchhorn, Head of Business Development and Marketing.
Ph: 0447 425 167 or email: bbuchhorn@cowellclarke.com.au