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VANCAN

“The team at Salomone Accounts have always gone above and beyond. They make everything easy to understand, in a clear and concise way. They are a proactive team and always have time to answer my questions, however basic. Yes, you heard right…an accountant that is actually easy to speak to, and takes the worry out of managing our numbers. So we can focus on what we do best.”

 

Tara-Jay Rimmer
Director -The Van that Can Pty Ltd
www.thevanthatcan.com.au

Gordon Country Enterprises

“Joe has been amazing guiding us through the process of a start up business and then helping us strategise with the most tax effective way of amalgamating with a parent company. His communication and thoroughness is always on point and his personal touches, such as coming out and doing a personal inspection of the property just go to demonstrate his professionalism, dedication and warmth towards his clients. Whether you are a start up, individual or large commercial venture, we would have no hesitation in recommending Salomone Accountants.”

 

Sarah Gordon
Director – Gordon Country Enterprises Pty Ltd
www.gordoncountry.com.au

Ascent Wealth Management

“Joe and the team at Salomone Accountants have been a great support to my advice practice.  In the nine years we have worked together, Joe’s knowledge coupled with a very efficient process has ensured we have had good outcomes in the processing and lodgement of our returns.  We have also benefited by establishing a number of business structures with Joe’s assistance.  Each time we have needed something, Joe’s assistance has been professional and the process to implement has been seamless.  I have no hesitation in recommending Joe and his team to small business and individuals alike.”

 

Steve Nielsen
Director – Ascent Wealth Management Pty Ltd
www.ascentwm.com.au

“I find Joe a thorough and practical accountant, I have used Joe for my investment accounting & business advice requirement for the past 10years. Joe is prompt, easy to communicate with and always takes the time to listen & understand any requirements. I recommend Joe for both Personal & Business accounting services.”

 

Colin Smith
General Manager – SSS Australia

“Salomone Accountants were integral in the commencement of our business, 8 years ago, and have been working with us ever since, as our business grew.  Joe and the team have always been attentive to our needs and provide a highly professional service, allowing us to focus on the growth of the business”

 

Jonathan Crooke
Director – Seventh Circle Studio Pty Ltd

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News

Becoming socially conscious of where you super invest

February 28, 2020

Whether you are a newcomer to the workforce or have been working full time for 30 years, you must have come across the concept of superannuation. Chances are, you’ve already been steadily building your retirement funds in one of the 500 Australian superannuation funds but are still unfamiliar with how exactly your super is being managed and where your super fund is investing your money in.

With the beginning of a new decade and social issues on the rise, it is time to take a more conscious stance on what you are doing with your super and what causes you are supporting through the employment of your money through your super fund.

A recent investigation into Australian super funds by the Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR), released in February 2020, found that 50 of the largest super funds in Australia are proxy voting against local climate-change initiatives. These organisations are instead approaching climate change from a global perspective, whilst ignoring more pressing domestic challenges to reduce carbon emissions..

The lack of support from Australian super funds for localised climate action is growing problematic, as Australia fails to address its appalling record on carbon emissions and is falling behind new-age global goals to fight against environmental degradation and climate change.

In contrast, some of Australia’s most environmentally and socially conscious super funds lack the reputation to attract long-term users. To look for more environmentally friendly Australian super funds, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) grades supers based on their ethical contributions and makes this information available to the public.

Instead of mindlessly joining Australian super funds that are neglecting growingly problematic domestic climate change issues, Australians need to become more conscious of our indirect actions and super investments. Rather than investing in an unethical super fund, looking into self-managed super funds may be another good option. We need to learn to take matters into our own hands and become more socially conscious of where exactly our money goes.