Tag: Accounting

Depreciation has been made simpler for small business in the 2012-13 income year. There are three primary changes and they may impact your timing of asset purchases.

One of the biggest decisions any small business owner faces is choosing which institution will handle their business banking requirements. If you’re struggling to make this decision, consider these 8 important aspects.

Remember – time is money! What’s the cost to your business if you have to spend 30 hours a month of your time on your bookkeeping? With this in mind, follow these 9 steps and you’ll be well on track to choosing the right accounting solution for your business.

With the end of financial year and the introduction of the carbon tax fast approaching, businesses should be looking to maximise tax returns and improve cashflow. These five tips will ensure you make the right decisions during this all-important period.

With only a week and a half to go, time’s running out to get your year-end actions in order. If you’re unsure whether you’ve missed any EOFY opportunities, here are 110 ideas to help you ensure you’ve got all bases covered.

Having your business annual financial reports completed can be met with the same level of enthusiasm as a visit to the dentist. But there are number of very good reasons, beyond preparing a tax return, as to why business owners need to keep on top of their reporting.

Australia’s small businesses are being placed under increasing pressure as a result of deteriorating global economic conditions and a continued lack of funding. But there are things you can do to help yourself.

After focusing on getting yourself up and running, looking at sales and working on the front end, it’s likely your administration and accounting practices have been left somewhat forgotten. With more customers defaulting on payments, now more than ever is the time to get your business’ accounting practices into shape.

The latest industry statistics show high wage costs, a strong dollar and interest rate pressures are causing Australian businesses to turn to debtor finance to ease cashflow problems.

Putting systems in place to ensure data is captured and accurately categorised for FBT purposes throughout the year could save you and your accountant a big chunk of time and effort at the end of March. Here’s some expert advice to get you on the right track.