Jessica MuirSep 21, 20212 minBAS Agent vs BookkeeperYou may be thinking... What's the difference? Firstly, not all Bookkeepers need to become BAS Agents! A Bookkeeper can also be a BAS...
Jessica MuirJul 16, 20211 minMinimum Wage IncreaseThe Fair Work Commission has Announced a 2.5% Increase to Minimum Wages. On 16th June 2021, the Fair Work Commission’s announced that the...
Jessica MuirJul 16, 20211 minSuperannuation Increase & Payroll10% Super Guarantee (SG) Rate applies to all payroll “paid” on or after 1st July so Payroll Software setup will have to be changed before...
Jessica MuirApr 15, 20212 minThe future of business is digitalWith the current focus on a change in tax record-keeping obligations to encompass all things digital plus the need to businesses to adapt...
Jessica MuirApr 12, 20211 minSelecting a Payment GatewayAt some point, any small business owner that wants to set up and manage their own online payments would have to select a payment gateway....
Jessica MuirApr 12, 20213 minGuide to Digital Transformation – Cyber SecurityMany businesses have successfully made the transition to digital and are thriving! The small business landscape is slowly being...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersMar 15, 20212 minPaid Parental Leave can now be splitExecutive Summary Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Act 2020 As of 1 July 2020, changes to paid parental leave will...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersMar 15, 20212 minGuide to Employer ObligationsThis is an overview of what employers need to know and their legal obligations. For detailed information you could consider engaging a...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersFeb 27, 20211 minInsolvency reform declarations dueFrom 1st January 2021, eligible businesses experiencing financial distress can access a new, simplified debt restructuring process that...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersFeb 7, 20211 minFWO outlines how to return to the workplaceThe Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched a new interactive tool to help employers get their businesses back up and running during...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersFeb 7, 20211 minJobMaker ExplainedThe ATO has issued a comprehensive set of guides and factsheets to fully explain the JobMaker Scheme. Employers can claim JobMaker Hiring...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersApr 29, 20203 minJobKeeper SchemeWe are here to help you! Our team is committed to helping you ease the stress and burden, in short let us make it easy for you. Here is...
Australian Bookkeepers NetworkMay 16, 20192 minFinances - Interest RatesRecently the Reserve Bank of Australia decided not to change the official cash rate of 1.5%. Then a couple of days later the December...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersMay 16, 20192 minProtecting Your Intellectual Property – Hints and TipsThis article is the first in a series introducing you to the importance of intellectual property and how to protect your intellectual...
Australian Bookkeepers NetworkApr 4, 20191 minHuman Resources - Employee RetentionAustralia’s unemployment rate is now at just 5.1% and now sits at its lowest level since June 2011. At present, it’s an employee market....
Australian Bookkeepers NetworkApr 4, 20192 minBusiness Performance - Compare YoursThe ATO has released updated Small Business Benchmarks. Assistant Commissioner Peter Holt said that businesses should use the benchmarks...
Australian Bookkeepers NetworkApr 1, 20192 minTAX - Avoid Panic ActionRecently, there has been much commentary around purchasing or selling property or shares based on various theories about what might...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersApr 1, 20199 minHome Office Running ExpensesWhat This Resource is About When ATO officers are reviewing claims for home office running expenses and electronic device expenses, there...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersApr 1, 20191 minFair Work Best Practice Guide to Work & FamilyFair Work best practice guides aim to help small businesses and employees with a range of workplace issues. By adopting best practice...
The Institute of Certified BookkeepersMar 1, 20192 minAnnual Leave During Workers CompensationSource: FWO - Annual leave & sick leave during workers compensation Annual Leave & Sick Leave During Workers Compensation Workers...