STP Phase 2 – Getting down and dirty
This is the third blog in a series about STP Phase 2. The first blog looked at the benefits of STP Phase 2 and the
Louise McLoughlin
22 January 2022
Our Blog
Welcome to our bookkeeping blog! We share bookkeeping tips, software updates and the latest news from the ATO. Sometimes we get a bit cheeky and let you know what we really think about this industry, but we try to behave ourselves most of the time! Enjoy the read and if you’re looking for anything in particular, hit the search button above.
Is your software provider ready for STP Phase 2 now?
STP Phase 2 has started! It began on 1st January 2022 and if you are ready and your software is ready, you can begin to
Louise McLoughlin
12 January 2022
STP Phase 2: what is it good for?
Have you heard? STP (Single Touch Payroll) is expanding from Phase 1 to, you guessed it, Phase 2. For those who don’t know, STP is
Louise McLoughlin
5 January 2022
Travel Diaries
Finally, after the dark days of COVID-19 and endless lockdowns, etc., we are now seeing glimpses of opportunities to travel again (THANK GOD!). For business
Louise McLoughlin
17 November 2021
Stapled Super Funds
In an attempt to protect and improve workers’ retirement savings, the Government announced super reforms “Your Future, Your Super”. This was passed into law on
Louise McLoughlin
5 November 2021
Director ID
In an attempt to make it easier for external administrators and regulators to trace directors’ relationships with companies over time, the government now requires every
Louise McLoughlin
18 October 2021
New Work Mindset
Over the last few weeks, I have completely turned my beliefs about work, upside down and inside out.
Louise McLoughlin
24 September 2021
How to check your transactions before lodging a BAS in Xero
Although there are several ways to check your transactions before you lodge your BAS in Xero, one way to do it is by using the
Louise McLoughlin
27 August 2021
Super Guarantee to increase to 10%
The minimum super guarantee (SG) percentage employers are required to pay, is set to increase to 10% on 1st July 2021. This should be considered in part, as a wage increase, and therefore an increase to the overall payroll budget.
Louise McLoughlin
24 May 2021