Australia leads digital finance innovation with an urgent need for clear crypto guidance. The article explains regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements, giving exchanges, investors and start-ups the tools they need to operate confidently. Read now for practical insights.
Australian business owners often struggle to decide between hiring a bookkeeper or an accountant. This guide explains the roles of each professional—from day-to-day BAS filing to strategic tax planning—and offers tips on staying compliant, preserving cash flow, and facilitating business growth.
Australian small businesses power their growth with innovative ideas and the R&D Tax Incentive. This guide explains in plain language how the incentive works, how to qualify, and how every dollar of innovation can turn into cash back from the ATO. Discover the simple steps to claim what’s rightfully yours.
Master BAS reporting for 2026, stay GST compliant & avoid penalties. Discover key due dates now!
Starting a small business in Australia is exciting, but most idea lists ignore ABNs, GST thresholds, council permits, WHS duties and real startup costs. This guide shares 100 profitable, realistic business ideas that work in Australia, grouped by budget and skill level, with compliance checkpoints, cost estimates and practical first steps you can take within 72 hours.
Profit margins are one of the strongest indicators of business health, yet many Australian SMEs still calculate them incorrectly or only review them once a year. In today’s environment of rising interest rates, higher operating costs and tight cash flow, understanding your gross, operating, pre-tax and net margins is essential for making confident pricing decisions, controlling expenses and improving profitability. By tracking margins monthly and comparing them with credible Australian benchmarks, business owners gain a clearer picture of performance and can take practical steps to lift results.
A clear and practical guide explaining how Chartered Accountants differ from general accountants in qualifications, legal authority, fees and the services they can provide.
From 1 July 2025, the ATO’s General Interest Charge and Shortfall Interest Charge will no longer be deductible. This guide explains what has changed, how it affects business cash flow, and the strategies to minimise your exposure to costly interest.
In Brisbane’s booming 2025 economy, hiring the right accountant is more than compliance—it’s an investment. We break down current market fees, hidden risks of cheap providers, and the long-term returns of working with a qualified, TPB-registered professional.
Discover how high income earners reduce taxes in Australia with proven strategies for 2025, super, trusts, franking credits, negative gearing and more.
In 2025, GST reporting in Australia takes a sharp turn, even though the 10% GST rate remains unchanged. The ATO is shifting thousands of non-compliant small businesses from quarterly to monthly GST reporting starting 1 April 2025, while large businesses face a redesigned Supplementary Annual GST Return (SAGR). These changes won’t alter the law, but they will impact cash-flow, compliance workloads, and BAS deadlines. Whether you’re a café owner in Cairns or a corporate CFO in Sydney, preparing now for the ATO’s stricter reporting cycle will help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and protect your working capital.
In 2025, Australian SMEs face stricter ATO scrutiny on how company funds are used. This guide breaks down Division 7A, Fringe Benefits Tax, and directors’ duties to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and make informed decisions when accessing company money.
Hiring a professional business accountant is more than compliance—it’s a strategic move that frees your time, trims tax, improves cash flow and delivers data-driven insights. Discover how local expertise in Queensland, Brisbane and the Gold Coast turns numbers into growth opportunities for your business.
Australia scrapped gift tax decades ago, but Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and Centrelink rules still bite. This guide shows how to give cash or assets safely, backed by 2025 ATO guidance.
Discover effective strategies for streamlining payroll processing for Australian businesses. Learn about compliance, efficiency, and the benefits of using Xero accounting software, presented clearly and practically by EEA Advisory.
If your myGov tax return shows “balancing account,” it means the ATO is verifying your income and deductions. This standard process ensures accuracy before issuing your Notice of Assessment. Learn what it means, how long it takes, and how to speed things up by finalising STP data correctly.
Finalising Single Touch Payroll (STP) data in XERO is essential for compliance and employee tax reporting. This guide breaks down the entire process for the 2024–2025 financial year, including key deadlines, step-by-step instructions, common issues, and best practices. Stay ATO-compliant and make EOFY stress-free.
Labor’s proposed tax on unrealised super gains over $3 million could reshape retirement planning and asset management for business owners. Understand the risks, responses, and how to prepare.
Discover essential trends reshaping business accounting in Australia for 2025, from AI automation and ESG reporting to advisory roles and data security. EEA Advisory helps your business navigate these changes effectively.
Ensure your Australian business meets all BAS lodgment deadlines in 2025. Our comprehensive guide outlines due dates, reporting cycles, and tips for seamless compliance.
Discover how Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) works for Australian businesses in 2025. Learn calculations, cost-saving tips, and compliance essentials.
Australian accounting is shifting from compliance to strategic advisory services in 2025, driven by tech, client needs, and new regulations. Discover why this trend is reshaping the industry and what it means for firms and businesses.
Discover the specific privacy policies and data security measures for Bunnings PowerPass users. Learn how Bunnings collects, stores, and protects your personal information while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Navigating trade discounts can feel daunting. Bunnings Warehouse, a cornerstone of Australia’s home improvement scene, offers a solution with the Bunnings Power Pass. Crafted for trade professionals, this membership program delivers exclusive benefits and tools. Savings, convenience, and technical support combine to elevate the shopping experience. This guide explores eligibility,
Lodging your Business Activity Statement (BAS) in Australia doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. This guide, updated for 2025, breaks down what BAS involves and why it’s essential for businesses. From GST and PAYG to lodging options like online or through an agent, every step is covered with clear explanations and practical examples. Penalties for late submissions have tightened, making timely lodging more critical than ever. Whether you’re a small business or a larger operation, tips and insights help ensure confidence and compliance. Discover how to master BAS lodging with ease, supported by the latest ATO advice.
Securing business grants in Australia is simpler with expert Brisbane accountants. From financial planning to crafting proposals, learn how EEA Advisory can enhance your grant success.
Kickstart 2025 with these 15 New Year’s resolutions tailored for small businesses. From financial planning and embracing technology to enhancing customer experience and fostering a positive corporate culture, set your business up for success this year.
Understanding the value of your small business is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you’re looking to sell, attract investment, or plan for growth. Discover five effective valuation methods, including asset-based, market value, income-based approaches, comparable company analysis, and the rule of thumb method, along with their pros and cons to determine the best fit for your enterprise.
You’ve sold your business! But what happens now!? We’ve outlined five potential pathways your post-sale life could take, and how they help you find new goals and lifestyles.
#exitstrategy #sellingup #businesstips
With many businesses are expecting lower profits this financial year, the more prepared you can be for the unexpected, the better. Talk to us about smart ways to get your costs under control or whether you need to increase your prices.
This guide breaks down the BAS process into simple steps—from understanding its importance to managing payments and records. Whether you’re a new business owner or just starting with tax compliance, learn how BAS ensures financial clarity, compliance, and credibility for your business.
Putting data at the heart of your growth strategy is a no-brainer. We’ve broken down five ways that data-based decision-making helps you grab the best opportunities and grow at pace.
#data #decisionmaking #businessadvice
Regular cash flow forecasts help you keep your focus. If you can’t reach your targets for income, reining in your costs may give you a little extra headroom to manage cash flow while you plan your next move.
With the end of the calendar year and holiday season fast approaching, please do not forget about your tax obligations. Here is a list of key tax dates for November and December 2024.
AI solutions are now standard tools to include in your small business app stack. But which areas of the business could benefit from an AI helping hand? We suggest 5 key business functions.
#AI #business #smalbusiness
Your successful business can quickly start to lose value if you don’t keep pace with a changing market. Check out these five threats that could be undermining the value of your business.
#businessvalue #smallbusiness #businesstips
Thinking of selling your business? It’s vital to plan ahead and to add value to the company, prior to a sale. Here are five key areas of value to focus on as part of your exit strategy.
#exitstrategy #business #businesstips
There are specific challenges to running a family business. But by putting the right governance steps in place, you can keep the disputes to a minimum and keep the family company on track
#familybusiness #businesstips #businessadvice
The ATO has published a list of common errors found in rental property schedules. Ensure that you are not double dipping or you may need to lodge an amendment.
Cash is King. To work out how fast you can grow your business, you need to look at your projected cashflow. Talk to us. We are here to help.
If you’re thinking about setting up a self-managed superannuation fund, here are five key areas to be aware of when managing your fund.
#SMSF #superannuation
The start of the 2024–25 income year brings about the commencement of several measures that
support welfare, small business concessions, tax cuts etc. Here’s what you need to know…
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Since businesses have existed, these questions have perplexed their owners. Before AI, the internet and even electricity.
Who’s my ideal customer?
What makes my product or service attractive?
How should I be pricing my product or service?
Read on!
Productivity is a term associated with strong economies, robust businesses and efficiency gains of clever staff. If businesses were efficient then fewer would fail, generate more employment and better incomes for owners and workers alike.
DIY accounting might sound like a good economy, but investing in an accountant could be the best financial decision you make as a business owner.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #accounting
Networking is a great way to connect with your industry peers and become an asset to your local business community. We’ve got some top hacks for getting the most from your networking.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #SMB #networking
Using your cloud accounting software to just do the bookkeeping barely scratches the surface. Here are four important ways to get more from the cloud with a bespoke tech stack.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #cloudaccounting #techstack
Customers like it when brands are funny. But are you doing enough to use humour in your company’s marketing? Here are some top hacks for being funny as a marketer.
#businessadvice #SmallBusiness #SmallBiz #SMB #marketing #humour #funny
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