Altitude Advisory

Celebrating an Incredible Legacy 🎉

After more than 30 years of dedication, hard work and commitment, we congratulate Mark, Wayne and Jeanette Soulsby on the successful sale of Shadeform and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

It has been a privilege to support Shadeform throughout their business journey and to help them prepare for this milestone moment.

At their retirement celebration, they shared these kind words:
"Special mention and thanks to Cathy and Kristen, our accountants, who pushed us to set the business up with the right people and systems in place to assist us in getting the business in a position to be able to sell. Thanks so much."

Hearing this means a great deal to our team. At Altitude Advisory, we're passionate about helping business owners build strong foundations, create long-term value and ultimately achieve their goals—whether that's growth, succession planning or a successful business exit.

Thank you, Mark, Wayne and Jeanette, for trusting us to be part of your journey. We wish you all the very best for a well-earned retirement and the exciting adventures that lie ahead.

🥂 Congratulations from all of us at Altitude Advisory.

We’re proud to celebrate an exciting milestone at Altitude Advisory — congratulations to Karuna Lynn on her promotion to Senior Business Advisor.

Karuna’s impact on our firm has been consistent and meaningful. She is widely respected for her reliability, technical expertise, and calm professionalism, bringing clarity and confidence to even the most complex client and compliance situations.

What truly sets Karuna apart is her commitment to lifting those around her. From developing practical training resources to introducing innovative approaches like AI in presentations, she continues to strengthen our team’s capability and improve the way we work.

Her thoughtful approach to client relationships, attention to detail, and ability to navigate high-pressure situations reflect the standard of care and professionalism we strive for every day.

As she steps into this senior role — including taking on broader leadership responsibilities — we’re excited to see her continue to grow her impact across the business.

Congratulations Karuna on this well-deserved promotion 👏

On Saturday, Kristen and Karuna attended the KI Cup and had a fantastic day catching up with clients and the KI community.

It was a great opportunity to connect, enjoy the atmosphere, and be part of such a vibrant local event. The KI Cup always brings people together, and it was wonderful to share the day with so many familiar faces.

A great day all round. 🧡

Payday Super Is Coming – What Employers Need to Know

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay superannuation guarantee (SG) at the same time as wages, rather than quarterly. Super payments must be received by an employee’s super fund within 7 business days of each payday, with limited exceptions, such as for new employees.
This change aims to improve employees’ retirement outcomes by ensuring super is paid earlier and more consistently, while also reducing late or missed payments.

What does this mean for your business?

▪️ Quarterly super payments will no longer be allowed
▪️Payroll systems must support per-pay-run super payments
▪️Cash flow planning will need to adjust to more frequent payments
▪️The ATO will retire the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH). From 1 July 2026, SBSCH is no longer available.

For businesses using payroll software such as Xero or MYOB, most payroll setups already support Payday Super. However, it’s important to:

▪️Review your payroll settings
▪️Ensure your software plan supports these changes
▪️Consider using Auto Super to automate super payments directly from payroll

Although Payday Super doesn’t start until 2026, preparing early will make the transition much easier.

If you would like help reviewing your payroll setup or getting ready for Payday Super, please contact us.

The team at Altitude Advisory wishes you a safe, and happy festive season!
Thank you to our clients, partners, and community for a fantastic year.
We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

The team at Altitude Advisory wishes you a safe, and happy festive season!

Thank you to our clients, partners, and community for a fantastic year.

We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! 🎄