Business cash grants and income support for SA lock-down Unfortunately here we are again in another lock-down. This time it's a bit more serious and almost every business has been forced to close the doors and stand down staff. While some of the details are still thin on the ground, the South Australian Government [...]
A question we are constantly asked this time of year is how should you treat staff Christmas parties and gifts in the lead up to the holidays? This can be a complex issue. For most businesses, there are really three questions you need to consider. Is the cost tax-deductible to your business? Is the [...]
Success in sport is all about playing your A game. Being the best you can be through preparation and training leading up to the game, as well as through your actions during and after the game - showing modesty and humility in success and graciousness in defeat. If everyone on the team plays their [...]
Single Touch Payroll, also called STP or one touch payroll, is an initiative from the ATO to encourage frequent salary reporting. This means you’ll be required to report salaries and wages, PAYG withholdings, and superannuation, every time you pay your employees. From 1 July 2018, STP became mandatory for employers with 20 or more [...]
Everyone seems to be bombarded with fake invoice emails from Telstra, Optus, AGL, Xero and the list goes on. Some of the invoices look legitimate however all it takes is one false click and suddenly you have inadvertently loaded some malware on your computer. Malware once installed can be extremely sophisticated and dangerous. Here [...]
MYOB have recently announced that as of 30th September 2019 they will no longer provide features, patches, compliance updates or product support for AccountRight Classic (sometimes known as v19) in Australia and New Zealand. This announcement also applies to all MYOB Desktop versions including MYOB Premier editions. It was bound to happen eventually. MYOB have finally pulled [...]
This time of year, most small businesses encounter a last minute rush as Christmas and summer holidays loom. Everyone wants to either buy it or get it done before Christmas. While this consumer imposed deadline isn't always rational, it can still often be an exciting time for business revenue and growth. After all, the [...]
We are often tagged in our local community Facebook page whenever someone is looking for a new bookkeeper or accountant. Generally, that person is looking for a new adviser because they are extremely unhappy with either the service they are receiving or price they are paying. Choosing the right bookkeeper or accountant is a [...]
