Enhance your expertise with our comprehensive full-day Tax Nuts and Bolts Workshop, specifically tailored for new local government finance staff. This interactive session offers an in-depth understanding of Australia’s tax system, empowering you with the essential knowledge and skills to manage everyday tax-related tasks with confidence and precision.
Why Attend?
Starting a career in local government finance can be overwhelming due to the complexity of tax regulations and accounting principles. Our full-day workshop serves as your gateway to mastering these fundamentals, ensuring you handle routine tax responsibilities efficiently and effectively. Build a robust foundation in key tax areas such as GST, PAYG withholding, FBT, and Fuel Tax Credits, setting yourself up for success in your role. Engage in topical discussions and interactive sessions designed to address daily payroll and tax challenges with assurance.
Key Focus Areas:
- Taxation Fundamentals in Local Government:
- Importance of the tax system and compliance
- Key tax terminology
- Overview of GST, PAYG, FBT, and Fuel Tax Credits
- GST Essentials:
- Understanding GST operations in Australia
- GST calculation and tax invoice management
- Reporting and paying GST through BAS
- PAYG Withholding and Payroll Management:
- Calculating PAYG withholding for employees
- Employer responsibilities and payroll reporting
- Managing employee leaves and superannuation
- FBT and Fuel Tax Credits:
- Basics of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- Common non-cash benefits and their calculations
- Understanding and calculating Fuel Tax Credits
- Advanced Topics and Practical Applications:
- Addressing complex tax scenarios
- Hands-on exercises and real-life local government case studies
- Strategies for error handling and amendment processes
Participate in hands-on exercises, real-life scenarios, and practical examples tailored to the local government context. Our interactive discussions and collaborative activities will reinforce your understanding, enabling you to apply these concepts directly to your daily tasks. Discover key tips for addressing tax, payroll, and BAS matters correctly the first time, and learn effective solutions for handling submission errors.
Workshop Details
- Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
- Time: 9am to 4 pm
- Location: Level 15 Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade. Perth 6000 or online via Zoom
Speakers
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Daniel Pegdon
Daniel Pegdon is a Director in the Tax and Business Advisory division and has been with Moore Australia since 2011.
Daniel's expertise is in tax consulting and compliance for SME business and corporate clients both locally and internationally, as well as professional bodies. Daniel also has a keen interest in assisting government entities and not-for-profit entities. His work has required a comprehensive knowledge of taxation, accounting and commercial matters. Daniel regularly presents for CPA Australia, The Tax Institute and Local Governments.
Areas of expertise:
- Business Advisory
- Taxation
- International Tax
- Fringe Benefits Tax
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Tony Ince
Tony is a Indirect Tax Specialist in the Tax and Business Advisory division.
Tony has more than 30 years’ experience in indirect tax matters. He has been involved in GST since its inception in Australia and was the spokesperson for CPA WA during implementation. Tony’s extensive experience lends to his practical consulting approach to indirect tax issues, including having presented on indirect tax topics at numerous state and national events such as CPA Congress and Taxation Institute State Taxes conferences.
Since 2003, Tony has presented as a sessional lecturer in undergraduate and post-graduate tax at Curtin University and instructs for the Tax Institute in their ‘Structured Education Program’.
With extensive commercial experience and having worked with clients across a wide range of sectors, Tony has a particular interest in working with government authorities, not-for-profit organisations and charities - helping them to resolve tax issues, ensuring compliance and maximising their tax benefits.
Areas of expertise:
- Indirect taxation (GST)
- Fuel tax credits
- State taxes
- Land tax
- Payroll tax
- Compliance
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Attendance Options:
- In-Person: Attend at our Perth Office for a collaborative, hands-on experience, complete with morning tea and lunch.
- Online via Zoom: Participate remotely through Zoom, offering flexibility without the need for travel. Online participants can interact and ask questions just as effectively as in-person attendees. Hard copies of workshop materials will be provided to all participants.
Pricing:
- First registrant: $950 + GST.
- Additional registrants from each government body: $850 + GST (a $100 discount)
- Discounts and GST will be added at registration checkout.
- Includes: workshop manual, morning tea, and lunch for in-person attendees.
What You'll Receive:
Participants will receive a detailed workbook available in electronic or hardcopy formats. The workbook includes comprehensive information on all topics, step-by-step guides, practical examples, case studies with Q&A, key tips, and essential templates for government officers. Additionally, practical examples and step-by-step explanations will help you apply the knowledge effectively within your local government.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for new local government finance staff, including:
- Junior financial officers
- Payroll administrators
- Accounting assistants
- Administrative staff involved in financial reporting and tax compliance
Whether you’re just starting your career in local government finance or seeking to build a strong foundation in tax fundamentals, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills for all beginners.
Event Terms and Conditions
We understand circumstances may arise which prevent a delegate from attending once registered. In this instance, our policy is to accept a substitute or reschedule where possible. In the event cancellation of the registration is made, Moore Australia (WA) Pty Ltd will charge a 30% fee to meet administration costs for registrations cancelled more than 7 days prior to the workshop. No refund or credit can be made for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop (except in extenuating circumstances at our sole discretion). In the case where the registration cancelled applied a group discount to additional registrations, the discount will no longer be applicable.
Should circumstances outside our control require, we reserve the right to postpone the event or amend from in person attendance to on-line attendance or cancel the event.
Registration is only available to persons representing a local government. Registrations cannot be shared with other delegates or local governments.
Contact Us
Local Government Advisory Team
localgov-wa@moore-australia.com.au
P: 9225 5355
Please note registration is only available to persons representing a local or state government.
Nuts and Bolts - Tax Workshop - Attend in Person
Thursday, 20 November 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Registration from 8:30AM)
Moore Australia Perth Office
$950.00 Excluding GST
Nuts and Bolts - Tax Workshop - Livesteam Attendance