From 1 July 2019, Single Touch Payroll was introduced for all businesses including those with 19 or fewer employees. However, to support small businesses the ATO had allowed a transition period of three months to start reporting or to apply for additional time. This transition period will end on 30 September 2019. […]
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Delay your Mac upgrade! Apple are releasing a new operating system, Catalina, for Macs. The release date is not confirmed yet, but it could be as early as mid-September 2019. However MYOB have announced that AccountEdge v18.5, or earlier, will not run on this operating system. MYOB advises that you turn off automatic
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In March the Government announced an independent review of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and the Act and the Regulations covering Tax Agent Services. This review has recently released its discussion paper before recommendations are made to the Government later in the year. One of the consultation points is “Should the primary educational
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Bookkeeping is a growing profession that provides plenty of flexible work opportunities, including working part-time and being self-employed. To become a bookkeeper, you will need: A love of numbers Great attention to detail An analytical mind A nationally recognised qualification Bookkeepers are an integral part of any business as they manage the financial records and
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Finally, it looks likely that a loophole that allows employers to count their employees salary sacrifice amount towards employer SG contributions, will be closed. Currently, employers can reduce their mandated SG contributions by counting an employee’s voluntary super contributions through Salary Sacrifice. The amendment to the law, which was first introduced in 2017
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Having a great mentor in your professional life is a huge asset, but have you considered a mentor for studying? For most students, study has to fit around work and family commitments and that juggle can become overwhelming and a challenge to your success. At Applied Education, many of our students start their studies after
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