Could Your Business Get Hacked?
We are pleased to advise that Provide Technology now offers Penetration Testing – but why are we highlighting this in an accounting article? In today’s digital age, cyberattacks are an ever-present risk for businesses of all sizes. While large corporations often have dedicated cybersecurity ...
Penetration Testing: Your Cybersecurity Shield
What is a Penetration Test? A penetration test, often referred to as a “pentest,” is a simulated cyberattack designed to identify vulnerabilities in a computer system or network. It involves ethical hackers who attempt to infiltrate the system using various techniques, mimicking the ...
How Do Retirement Income Options Compare?
Retirement is filled with opportunities and choices. There’s the time to travel more, work on long-delayed personal projects or volunteer your help to worthwhile causes. You also have a host of choices to make when it comes to funding your new life away from paid work. Here are four different ...
Fixed or Variable?
There is a lot more to your home loan than fees and rates. Read on as we explain the different types of loans and their features to help you make an informed decision on what you are looking for from your home loan. Variable Rate Interest rates will move up and down depending on factors […]
What’s the difference between Landlord Insurance and Home Insurance?
Home Insurance helps cover the costs of repairing or rebuilding your home if it is damaged in an insured event. Landlord Insurance is similar, but also includes policy options and benefits for investment property owners to minimise the financial risks associated with renting out their property. ...
The dangers for individuals who use an online accommodation platform
If a holiday home is not actually rented to tenants and is not being used for private purposes (e.g., occupied by the owner), deductions can generally only be claimed in respect of the property (e.g., for holding costs) where it is genuinely available for rent. The ATO has previously identified ...
Going for gold: Considerations for investors
Gold Fever is in the air and it’s not just the prospect of medals at the Paris Olympics. Gold prices have been climbing strongly in 2024. Click here to read some of the considerations before investing in gold.
Interest Rate Rises
Have you ever wondered what an interest rate rise means for you and your finances? Below is a fact sheet that contains answers to any questions you might have about an interest rate rise, and how it might impact you. How does an interest rate rise work? Commercial banks will have to pay a ...
Is my whole vehicle insured?
If you have taken out a motor policy, you need to be aware if the policy covers any accessories or modifications automatically or they need to be specifically listed on the policy. Most policies require all non-standard accessories, attachments and modifications to be listed individually with ...
Demystifying AI: from Theory to your helpful Co-Pilot
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to machines that mimic human cognitive functions like learning and problem-solving. This is achieved through a combination of algorithms, data, and processing power. There isn’t just one type of AI, though. Here’s a breakdown of the most common ...