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Ascent Accountants Ascent Accountants is a Certified Practising Accountancy firm dedicated to providing its clients with a full accounting and business management service.

Ascent Accountants is a Certified Practising Accountancy firm dedicated to providing its clients with a complete accounting and business management service. Our clientele extends throughout Western Australia and beyond, encompassing small, medium and family owned/operated businesses. At Ascent Accountants, we combine our technical expertise and our extensive business experience with a dedication and commitment to providing exceptional service. Our experience with clients involves a vast array of differing industries. We believe there is a strong importance for continual training within our team in the technical and various non-technical areas of business management and accounting, in order to provide a personal and innovative service to our clients. Our investment in our staff is our pledge that by working with Ascent Accountants, you will be investing in your business and financial future.

Found a caveat on a property you're looking to buy? Don't ignore it. A caveat can prevent certain dealings with a proper...
23/10/2026

Found a caveat on a property you're looking to buy?

Don't ignore it.

A caveat can prevent certain dealings with a property from being registered and may delay settlement or create problems with finance.

There are several reasons why a caveat may be lodged, and understanding who lodged it, why it was lodged and how it can be removed is important before you proceed.

If you're buying a property with a caveat on the title, it's important to understand why it's there and what it could mean for the purchase.

Read our latest blog to find out more.

Using the logbook method to claim your car expenses? The ATO is increasing its scrutiny of car expense claims, and there...
16/10/2026

Using the logbook method to claim your car expenses?

The ATO is increasing its scrutiny of car expense claims, and there are several common logbook mistakes that can cause problems.

From keeping your logbook for the correct 12-week period, to recording enough detail about each business journey and getting your business-use percentage right, the small details matter.

We've rounded up 8 common ATO logbook traps and what you need to watch out for.

Read our latest blog to find out more.

In your 50s? It’s time to give your super some attention.Your 50s can be one of the most important periods for building ...
05/10/2026

In your 50s? It’s time to give your super some attention.

Your 50s can be one of the most important periods for building your retirement savings.

From salary sacrificing and making additional contributions, to using unused contribution amounts, spouse strategies and downsizer contributions, there are several ways you may be able to give your super a boost.

And it’s not just about how much you contribute. Your investment strategy, retirement timeframe and plans for drawing an income from super all matter too.

We’ve rounded up 10 ways to build your super in your 50s and make the most of the years you have left before retirement.

Read our latest blog to find out more.

https://www.ascentwa.com.au/in-your-50s-10-ways-to-give-your-super-a-boost-before-retirement

Thinking about buying your first home? You may have more help available than you realise.From the 5% Deposit Scheme and ...
28/09/2026

Thinking about buying your first home?

You may have more help available than you realise.

From the 5% Deposit Scheme and Help to Buy, to the First Home Super Saver Scheme, First Homeowner Grant and stamp duty concessions, there are several government programs worth knowing about.

But eligibility and property limits apply, and not every scheme can be combined.

We’ve rounded up 5 ways the government could help you get into your first home. Read our latest blog to see what you may be eligible for.

https://www.ascentwa.com.au/buying-your-first-home-5-government-schemes-worth-knowing-about

🏉 A S C E N T G R A N D F I N A L T I P P I N G 🏆Dockers ⚓ or Lions 🦁 … who’s taking the cup?Our winner-takes-all Grand ...
22/09/2026

🏉 A S C E N T G R A N D F I N A L T I P P I N G 🏆

Dockers ⚓ or Lions 🦁 … who’s taking the cup?

Our winner-takes-all Grand Final comp is back! Here’s how to enter:
- $5 per tip (as many as you like)
- Pick your team + margin
- Closest to the final margin takes the prize 💰
- Prize is split if there’s a tie
- Tips close Thursday 24 Sept, 3:30pm AWST

Email Katrina or Nigel with your tip + payment, or drop your tip into the office tipping box. A spreadsheet of all entries will be sent out Thursday afternoon so you can follow the action 👀🔥

No second chances. No second prize. Just one shot at Grand Final glory!

Who’s in? 🙌🏆

There’s a new $1,000 work-related deduction coming for your 2027 tax return.From 1 July 2026, eligible taxpayers can cla...
21/09/2026

There’s a new $1,000 work-related deduction coming for your 2027 tax return.

From 1 July 2026, eligible taxpayers can claim a standard deduction of up to $1,000 for certain work-related expenses without having to substantiate each expense individually.

But careful: you can’t claim the $1,000 and then claim those same expenses again.
And if your actual work-related expenses are more than $1,000, keeping your receipts could still be worthwhile.

We’ve broken down what the new deduction means, what it covers and what you need to know before your 2027 tax return. Read our latest blog to find out more.

https://www.ascentwa.com.au/the-new-1-000-work-related-deduction-what-does-it-mean-for-your-2027-tax-return

THE ZOOMAZING RACE! 🐾🏆On Friday last week, we ditched the spreadsheets and headed to Perth Zoo for a little staff bondin...
21/09/2026

THE ZOOMAZING RACE! 🐾🏆

On Friday last week, we ditched the spreadsheets and headed to Perth Zoo for a little staff bonding adventure!

We split into two teams – the Red Numbats and Gold Cats – and dashed around the zoo tackling a series of challenges, questions and tasks. There was plenty of teamwork, a few competitive moments, and lots of random animal facts learnt along the way 🦁

And the score wasss…🥁

🔴 Red Numbats – 239 points
Rachel / Harry / Toni / Grace / Ebony / Katrina

🟡 Gold Cats – 160 points
Nigel / Brendan / Bora / Wendy / Jo

So it’s safe to say the Red Numbats absolutely zoomed their way to victory! 😂

We had such a great afternoon working together, problem-solving, and exploring the zoo. And as a special treat, some of us who were game enough even got the chance to pet a snake at the end 🐍

Thanks so much to Perth Zoo for the wonderful experience – we highly recommend it 😁🫶

Big news for property investors from Budget night: negative gearing is changing. From 1 July 2027, if you buy an establi...
08/09/2026

Big news for property investors from Budget night: negative gearing is changing.

From 1 July 2027, if you buy an established property, you won't be able to offset rental losses against your salary the way you can now, those losses get carried forward instead. Already own an investment property? You're grandfathered in, no changes there. Buying new? Negative gearing still applies in full.

If you own or are planning to buy an investment property, this is worth understanding before you make your next move. We've broken down exactly what's changing, when, and what to do about it

Read the full blog: https://www.ascentwa.com.au/negative-gearing-is-changing-what-property-investors-need-to-know

Ever gotten a "renewal notice" for your business name or company review that looked... official, but not quite right? Yo...
01/09/2026

Ever gotten a "renewal notice" for your business name or company review that looked... official, but not quite right? You're not imagining things. Third-party operators have been sending look-alike ASIC notices for years, and they can be genuinely hard to spot.

We've broken down how to tell a real ASIC notice from an imitation, including the one detail that gives it away every time.

Read the full blog: https://www.ascentwa.com.au/scammed-by-a-renewal-notice-happens-to-the-best-of-us

📣 Here's your September 2026 reminder for ATO due dates! 📣If you need any help meeting these deadlines, please get in to...
01/09/2026

📣 Here's your September 2026 reminder for ATO due dates! 📣

If you need any help meeting these deadlines, please get in touch with us 🙏

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