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Best Accountant for Small Business: How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Growth
ByDavie Mach February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Choosing the best accountant for your small business means partnering with a professional who understands your industry, uses modern technology, and acts proactively to improve your financial health. A good accountant helps you stay compliant, reduces your tax bill, and supports your growth whilst giving you clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises. The best accountant for…

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BAS, Tax Returns & Financial Statements | BAS, Tax Returns & Financial Statements | Bookkeeping | Small Businesses | Tax Planning | Tax Tips

Common Mistakes During the Financial Year (And How to Avoid Them)
ByDavie Mach January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The financial year brings stress and complexity for Australian taxpayers, with 56% of small business owners and companies—including startups and small businesses—making costly errors during end-of-year preparations. These mistakes range from misplaced receipts to misclassified workers, each carrying the potential for missed deductions, ATO penalties, and unnecessary financial strain. The cost of these mistakes for…

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5 Important Steps to Seamlessly Change to a New Accountant
ByDavie Mach January 31, 2025May 12, 2025

Are you looking to change accountants? Is your accountant not responding or taking far too long to get back to you? We often have clients sign up for our services due to a negative experience with their previous accountant or accounting firm. For example, we picked up a new client in the Formwork industry. When…

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HECS Payments Guide for Business Owners and Employees
ByDavie Mach November 10, 2024June 6, 2025

If you’re an Australian who attended university, there’s a good chance you have a HECS-HELP debt. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a key component of Australia’s education loan program help, designed to assist students in managing their university tuition fees. This government loan scheme has helped countless students afford their tertiary education, but…

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How to Reduce BAS Payments Legally for Australian Businesses
ByDavie Mach July 17, 2024July 16, 2025

As a business owner in Australia, you are likely familiar with Business Activity Statement (BAS) payments. Every quarter, you report your business’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) withholding, PAYG instalments, and possibly other taxes via your BAS. For many businesses, this can feel like a heavy financial burden, particularly if your cash flow…

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A Guide to Starting a Business in Australia for $650
ByDavie Mach June 13, 2024September 26, 2024

When most people think about starting a business, they imagine a long and complicated process that requires a significant amount of money. And for many entrepreneurs, that is enough to put their dreams on the back burner. But what if you were told that starting a business in Australia could cost as little as $650?…

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Are Division 7A Loans Bad?
ByDavie Mach October 19, 2023July 28, 2024

Are Division 7A loans bad? This query has echoed louder in the financial corridors with the recent uptick in interest rates. This article unpacks the intricacies and ramifications of Division 7A loans, shedding light on their real impact amidst evolving financial landscapes. What are Division 7A Loans? Division 7A loans are a provision within the…

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Federal Budget 2023-24: What the Changes Mean For Your Small Business
ByDavie Mach May 22, 2023July 17, 2024

As the ink dries on the freshly announced Federal Budget for 2023–24, many small business owners across Australia are likely finding themselves knee-deep in complex financial jargon, trying to decipher what these changes mean for their operations. It’s no secret that the recent announcement unveiled a host of alterations—some subtle, others quite dramatic—to the economic…

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The Essential Guide to the JobMaker Scheme
ByDavie Mach February 15, 2021July 21, 2024

As part of the road to recovery from the harsh economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government introduced the JobMaker Scheme. The JobMaker scheme is an incentive offered to employers to create new jobs for job seekers between 16 and 35. Eligible employers can receive the payment for up to 12 months for…

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The 2021 Ultimate Guide to Single Touch Payroll (STP)
ByDavie Mach April 30, 2019July 22, 2024

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a new method of reporting tax and superannuation information to the ATO. Your payroll or accounting software can potentially offer STP reporting and will result in you sending your employees’ tax and super information to the ATO each time you run payroll and pay your employees. However, how you pay…

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