How to pay super in xero
Paying super via Xero can save time and be an efficient way to keep on top of payments for your employees
What is a BAS Agent
What is a BAS Agent ? A BAS Agent is a Business Activity Statement agent, or a GST return agent. A BAS Agent works mainly for small businesses or medium sized companies. We help them with all their ATO and withholding obligations for them to be compliant and reduce fees and fines. A BAS Agent […]
Bookkeeping Tips for Restaurant Owners
Get a Hold on Your Finances: Bookkeeping Tips for Restaurant Owners Running a successful restaurant is no easy feat. Along with managing a team, creating delectable dishes, and providing top-notch customer service, restaurant owners also need to keep a close eye on their finances. Without proper bookkeeping techniques, it can be challenging to track expenses, […]
Bank Feeds – Which Accounting software? XERO or MYOB
Bank Feeds – I have been told many times that Xero is better than MYOB Plus but is this actually the case? Usually, Xero is recommended by business owners with minimal experience in cloud-based accounting software, although many tax agents will also tell you the same thing. As an expert in bookkeeping, working with these […]
Sole Trader Tax Returns!!
Sole Trader Tax Returns!! Are you a Sole trader that needs a tax return complete? Tired of tax agents trying to work with your bookkeeper to produce the results? We are professional bookkeepers who can lodge tax returns, we use a 3rd party provider called TAP ( Tax Agent Pathway Licence number 25500318 & 26113206 […]
How is your payroll going?
How is your payroll going? What system do you use, is it working, are you making mistakes? Check out our processes at Payroll – Clients Needs Bookkeeping We use systems like Deputy, Xero timesheets, and our own automated spreadsheets to make sure everything is working correctly. Payroll can be tricky especially when you have 10 […]
Missed the GST Reporting Deadline? Need a 4 Week Extension?
Missed the GST Reporting Deadline? Don’t Worry, We Have You Covered with a 4 Week Extension Are you a small business owner? Did you just realize that you missed the GST Reporting deadline eg, the BAS (Business Activity Statement) deadline? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a 4-week extension. As all business owners know, […]
Bookkeeping for a tradie
Are you a tradie that has bookkeeping requirements? Are you a sole trader, Company or Trust? Bookkeeping for a tradie can be difficult, complex, and confusing if you don’t know what you’re doing. Where do you start? do you need to register for GST? I have an employee what do I need to do? In […]
Management of Payroll
Payroll – how should I manage payroll as a small business owner? Payroll can be a complex area of bookkeeping for beginners. Often small business owners don’t realize the amount of work that’s needed to complete payroll to the required standard. There are many different factors that can catch people out, including Tax allocations, new […]
TPAR Reporting due 28th Aug
What is TPAR? TPAR is short for Taxable Payment Annual Report. It is a report that certain businesses need to send to the ATO on a yearly basis, usually by the end of August. The report contains every payment that has been made to contractors or subcontractors within the financial year. The ATO have become extremely […]
Migration of Accounting Packages – MYOB & XERO
Migration of Accounting Packages – MYOB & XERO Don’t trust a free migration!! Quite often companies will want to change from one Accounting package to another… However, the process can be time-consuming and difficult particularly if there is no basic knowledge of the steps one must take. Some companies offer a free migration but require […]
STP Phase 2 & Super Changes
STP Phase 2 & Super Changes Understanding the Phase 2 STP Requirements & New Super Contribution Rules What is Single Touch Payroll? STP Phase 2 or Single Touch Payroll, is a system the Australian Taxation Office has put in place that allows us bookkeepers to report payroll amounts to the ATO weekly instead of waiting until […]