You aren't in trouble, but we do have to talk....using your business bank account for personal expenses - not the best! Do your best to separate things - it actually benefits your so very much that I want to talk about. I've got some ideas for you and some motivation to make the split - and what to do when you have those oopsie transactions. You can do it!

Ever wonder what the difference is between an Accountant and a BAS Agent? How do you know which you need? Here's a quick summary to help you out!

Cash Basis vs Accruals Basis, what the heck is the difference, and as a business owner, office manager, or anyone who handles anything within the accounts of a business - why should I care?

Paying your employees correctly is very important for the obvious reasons, but also for your piece of mind. The FairWork PACT Calculator is a free, quick, and handy tool to see exactly what your industry/Award min wage per level and type of employment.

Talk to the ATO. And if you are thinking that is the most terrifying thing ever, let us know - we are happy to help! I know popular opinion is that it's scary to communicate with the ATO, but it comes down to - they just want to hear from you. One of the perks of being willing to communicate effectively is often having successful remissions of interest and penalties. Case by case, circumstances can vary - but it's worth a try!

Recording refunds incorrectly in any accounting software is one of the most common errors we see and one of the most common questions. So, let's clear it up!

After using many accounting software programs over a couple of decades, let's talk about my favorite features about Xero, aka the blue one!

Thinking about using accounting software? The answer is Yes it will help you! How? Let's talk about it! Business owners, admin assistants, office managers, and anyone responsible for accounts, payroll, and everything in between - accounting software Is Your Friend!

After using many accounting softwares over the past few decades, let's talk about QuickBooks Online aka QBO, aka the green one!