The 2016 Budget creates hype, excitement and a mad rush of spending…..but first lets make sure the rules actually apply to you. Last night the treasurer delivered his 2016 Budget and naturally, economists, accountants, business owners and politicians are all in a tizz (me included). But first things first, let’s break it down and take a look at the important announcements and how they may (notice I say may) relate… Read more
I believe we all learn in different ways. I also believe that we all recall information in different ways. Now on one hand I am very “bog standard” accountant – I love numbers, I love a good spreadsheet, I love old fashioned pen and paper and I love adding stuff up on my (one of many) calculators. However I am also non traditional in many ways. I don’t wear a… Read more
When you work in a service based industry, part of your life becomes focused on what you have quoted for a job and what it actually costs you. Well, let me rephrase that – it should be focused on that. Fixed prices, monthly packages, paid upfront, deposits collected or a combination of all of these – if you are not accurately looking at and recording costs per job, you business could… Read more
You will know when you find your perfect accounting software match. And when you find it, that one is a keeper.
My privacy has been breached – and I want answers Usually a security breach and privacy hack is not thought of in a positive light, and trust me I have spent all day dealing with it and really asking myself…”How can I not get disillusioned with today’s events?” So let me explain – I am an Accountant and I run a Financial Coaching & Bookkeeping business. I work in the cloud… Read more
“Too often I hear “I’ll have what she’s having” Sadly, that might work when ordering dessert or choosing a cocktail…but the same should not be said when choosing your accounting software. So many people, especially those new in business, do a shout out to friends when it comes time to choosing their accounting software. They may be trusted friends, but do they understand all the behind the scenes facets of your… Read more
There is a very widely held misconception out there that because you have an ABN this means you charge GST on invoices.
I believe Cloud solutions for bookkeeping and accounting (Cloud Accounting Software) are the way forward.
Accounting software for small business – which accounting software should you use? There isn’t a single answer and it depends on various factors.