How to check if an ABN is the real deal
Whether you’re a business owner doing your own books or a bookkeeper, from time to time it’s necessary to check an entity’s Australian Business Number
Louise McLoughlin
25 February 2015
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Welcome to our bookkeeping blog! We share bookkeeping tips, software updates and the latest news from the ATO. Sometimes we get a bit cheeky and let you know what we really think about this industry, but we try to behave ourselves most of the time! Enjoy the read and if you’re looking for anything in particular, hit the search button above.
Useful ATO web pages all business owners should bookmark
With all of the web content being thrown at us daily via email and social media, it’s hard to know what’s worth reading and what’s
Louise McLoughlin
18 February 2015
How to use Dropbox with your bookkeeper
One of the most useful online apps I include in my “bookkeeper’s toolbox” is Dropbox. Dropbox allows users to upload and share files with others
Louise McLoughlin
11 February 2015
How to pay your bookkeeper much less
Does your bookkeeper charge you an arm and a leg for his/her services? Are you sick of receiving bookkeeping bills that make your stomach turn
Louise McLoughlin
4 February 2015
IMHO: 3 Reasons why the GST should be broadened and the rate increased
The Goods and Service Tax (GST) in Australia is now 14 years old and it’s rate and structure have not changed since it was first
Louise McLoughlin
14 January 2015
Got a tax debt? Make a payment arrangement!
Recently one of my clients rang me because her business activity debt was very high and she was panicking because she was unable to pay
Louise McLoughlin
10 December 2014
Looking for a BAS or Tax Agent? Look for the registered agent symbol first!
Recently the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) (governing body for BAS & Tax Agents) released a special symbol or logo to all BAS and Tax Agents
Louise McLoughlin
3 December 2014
The GST treatment of a Hire Purchase agreement
Last week’s blog was all about Chattel Mortgages, what they are and how to account for them in your general ledger. This week I am
Louise McLoughlin
25 November 2014
The bookkeeping behind an asset purchase via a Chattel Mortgage
It is very common for businesses to purchase major assets such as motor vehicles via a loan. They can use a commercial bank loan but
Louise McLoughlin
19 November 2014