WCFF: Beyond the ATO: Turning Tax Debt into Funding Power | An Exclusive WCFF Breakfast with Olga Koskie

Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum (WCFF) for an exclusive, high-impact breakfast session, strictly limited to just 20 attendees. Featuring Olga Koskie, CEO of Tax Assure, this intimate session is designed to give brokers practical insight into how ATO debt impacts borrowing capacity, and how to better position clients for approval in complex scenarios.

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Join the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum (WCFF) for an exclusive, high-impact breakfast session, strictly limited to just 20 attendees. Featuring Olga Koskie, CEO of Tax Assure, this intimate session is designed to give brokers practical insight into how ATO debt impacts borrowing capacity, and how to better position clients for approval in complex scenarios.

 

Through real client examples, you’ll learn how previously declined deals can be reworked into funded outcomes, gain a clearer understanding of ATO negotiation strategies, and identify opportunities already sitting within your existing client base. This is a practical session focused on real solutions, not theory.

 

With open discussion encouraged, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, workshop real scenarios and leave with greater clarity and confidence. Enjoy breakfast and refreshments while connecting with peers in a small-group, high-value setting hosted by the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum.

 

DATE: Tuesday 5 May, 2026

TIME: 9:15am - 12:00pm

WHERE: Victoria Park Bistro, 309 Herston Rd, Herston QLD

SPEAKERS: Olga Koskie - CEO Tax Assure, Magdalen Cirson - BDM ScotPac Business Finance with host Donelle Brooks.

 

 

SPONSORS: Tax Assure + ScotPac Business Finance

PRICE: $20 + GST 

CATERINGBreakfast selection, Tea & Coffee.

 

Why should Brokers and Advisers attend this event?

  • Unlock deals you may currently be walking away from
  • Learn how to turn ATO debt from a blocker into a structured solution
  • Increase your confidence in having “hard conversations” with clients
  • Add a new layer of value to your existing portfolio
  • Strengthen your positioning as a trusted commercial adviser — not just a broker
  • Gain direct access to one of the most respected operators in this space
  • Walk away with practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately

 

Who should attend?

  • Brokers looking to expand into or strengthen their commercial offering
  • Advisers working with SME clients carrying ATO debt or cashflow pressure
  • Residential brokers wanting to identify higher-margin opportunities
  • Commercial brokers wanting better outcomes on complex deals
  • Accountants and advisers supporting business clients with tax obligations
  • Anyone serious about solving real client problems — not just placing deals

 

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