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Home » Protected: 2026 ATO Compliance Tightens: Smart Systems to Reduce Risk Published: February 2026 If compliance has been a once-a-quarter task, 2026 could bring a change of pace. As the ATO moves to more data-driven and faster follow-ups, stronger day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll will help you stay on top. So, what does “day-to-day ready” […]
Home » Protected: AML Tranche 2: Critical Dates & Duties in 2026 Published: February 2026 Australia’s AML/CTF laws are expanding to “Tranche 2”, bringing parts of professional services into scope If you’re a bookkeeper, payroll officer or small-business advisor, these changes will shape onboarding, record-keeping and reporting from 1 July 2026 (with enrolment opening 31 […]
Home » Protected: ATO Holiday Home Rules: Critical Updates for Owners for FY 2026-27 The ATO is stepping up enforcement of holiday home rules from 2025 onwards, ahead of new guidance proposed to apply from 1 July 2026. With closer scrutiny on rental deductions and mixed-use properties, owners and bookkeepers need to act now to […]
Home » Protected: TPB Sanctions Update 2025: Essential Insights for BAS Agents Published: October 2025 Change is on the horizon for Australia’s bookkeeping and tax professionals with the TPB Sanctions Regime At the 2025 Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Conference, one of the major talking points was the government’s plan to strengthen the Tax Practitioners […]
Home » End of Financial Year 2025 Payroll Checklist Published: July 2025 The EOFY payroll checklist is an essential tool for navigating this busy time of year, with multiple deadlines to meet and reporting requirements to follow. It’s not just about processing the final pay run-there’s a lot more involved. Whether you’re an experienced payroll […]
Home » Bookkeepers: Unlocking Their Potential Beyond the Ledger Published: August 2024 Bookkeepers can do more that keep books! Bookkeepers are often seen as the custodians of financial records, but their skills extend far beyond merely managing ledgers. With a unique blend of precision, technical prowess, and analytical thinking, qualified bookkeepers are increasingly finding their […]