Fractional CFO for manufacturing and logistics

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Dates that move your cash

Each is stated in general terms with its source. Your legal adviser or tax adviser can confirm how it applies to your business.

• Transport operators · Checked 26 October 2026

  1 January 2027: Road user charge rise deferred

  The Australian Government deferred the next scheduled rise in the heavy vehicle road user charge to 1 January 2027. The new rate is still to be confirmed, and every cent it rises comes off the fuel tax credit for heavy vehicles on public roads. Source: National Transport Commission, road user charges

• Manufacturing and logistics · Checked 26 October 2026

  Since 3 August 2026: Fuel tax credit rates

  Heavy vehicles on public roads claim 21.3 cents a litre, which is excise of 53.7 cents less the road user charge of 32.4 cents. Other business uses, such as machinery off road, claim 53.7 cents. Source: ATO, fuel tax credit rates from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

• Wholesalers and importers · Checked 26 October 2026

  Since 24 July 2026: United States tariff of 12.5 per cent

  Most Australian goods exported to the United States carry a 12.5 per cent tariff, replacing the earlier 10 per cent. Listed goods are exempt from it, among them pharmaceuticals, civil aircraft and parts, steel, aluminium, copper products and selected agricultural products such as beef. Some exempt goods carry other United States tariffs, so check the tariff line for each product. Source: Trade and Investment Queensland

• Manufacturers · Checked 26 October 2026

  From 1 July 2027: Electricity default offers for 2027 to 2028

  The energy regulator sets the 2027 to 2028 default market offer, in force from 1 July 2027. Its timetable is not yet published, and last year the draft came in March and the final in late May. The 2026 to 2027 flat rate offer for a south east Queensland small business using 10,000 kWh fell 10.4 per cent to $3,849. Source: Australian Energy Regulator, default market offer 2026 to 2027 information kit

• Manufacturers · Checked 26 October 2026

  By 30 April 2027: R&D Tax Incentive registration

  Companies with a June 2026 year end register their eligible R&D activities by 30 April 2027, within 10 months of the year end. Source: business.gov.au, apply for the R&D Tax Incentive

Each date checked against its source on 26 October 2026.

Tools to start with

Five free tools on the ProfitPulse tools site, each with its result on screen straight away.

• Cash Conversion Cycle
• Gross Margin Benchmark
• Trapped Cash Estimator
• Break Even and Margin of Safety
• Indicative Valuation Range

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How we work with manufacturing and logistics businesses

Every engagement starts with a diagnostic of your numbers and the way the business makes and spends its cash. It then settles into a monthly rhythm of reporting, forecasting and decisions, alongside your accountant and bookkeeper.

• Fractional CFO partnership from $3,750 a month
• Indicative valuation from $4,500
• Comprehensive valuation from $13,500

Engagements usually stay at the starting price. Some need closer oversight or a deeper assessment, and the scope and fee rise to match. Find your fit confirms your price based on the characteristics of your business, and the pricing page explains how everything is sized.

ProfitPulse was founded by a Chartered Accountant and former infrastructure investment banker.