It’s something we see all the time. A business owner starts out doing their own bookkeeping. It makes sense in the beginning — you’re keeping costs down, you’re across your numbers, and it feels manageable. And right now, with purse strings tightening and both individuals and businesses looking for ways to “save” where they can, it’s often one of the first areas people turn to. On the surface, it feels like a smart move. But over time, what starts as a cost-saving exercise ca

We’ve recently shared a blog explaining what Payday Super is and how it works . You can read all about it here . This time, we want to shift the focus slightly — because the real question now is: Are you actually ready for it? The move to Payday Super is a shift in how closely the ATO can monitor employer behaviour — and how quickly non-compliance can be identified. 📡 “I Didn’t Know” Won’t Cut It We've spoken previously about how we have noticed a considerable shift in acc

The festive season is a time many businesses like to acknowledge their staff with Christmas parties, gifts, or end-of-year celebrations. While these gestures are great for morale, they can quickly become confusing when it comes to tax, deductions, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). This blog breaks down what is and isn’t claimable, how the ATO classifies Christmas staff expenses, and the common traps we see businesses fall into every December. 📌 The Quick Summary on Christmas St

The Big Shift: From Quarterly to Payday Super From 1 July 2026, all Australian employers will be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — not quarterly. This upcoming reform, known as “payday superannuation”, is one of the most significant changes to the super system in recent years. It’s designed to ensure that employees receive their super on time, every time, and that businesses stay up to date with their obligations. Under the current system, most employ

Starting a business is an exciting step — but before you dive in, it’s important to make sure you’ve covered the essentials. Here’s a...

The most basic requirement for any employer is to pay their staff the right amount at the right time. Failure to do so will not only create a great deal of internal dissatisfaction, it may also lead to a government audit. We look at how to avoid the common payroll mistakes. We urge all our clients with staff members to pay careful attention to their payroll function and invite you to contact us if you need help setting up or auditing your system. Know Who’s an Employee One

You may well be asking yourself, "What would an accounting firm know about marketing?" And it's true our day-to-day focus is on numbers,...

Benjamin Franklin first said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But thousands of business gurus have employed this quote...

A very common mistake for newer business owners is failure to understand the importance of getting paid on time. Honestly, what...