There’s much more to running a business than just coming up with ideas and putting them into action. There is also the financial side of things, including bookkeeping and accounting. Many businesses rely on a professional bookkeeper or accountant to handle their finances, but what exactly does an accountant and bookkeeper do? What’s the difference … Read more
What is agile? Agile is a set of values, principles and practices traditionally used for software development that emphasise iterative and incremental delivery, timely responsiveness to change, close collaboration between business stakeholders and self-organising teams, and continuous learning.Essentially, agile is about getting things done in a more efficient, practical and iterative way. It was first … Read more
Understand Tax record-keeping requirements in Australia It’s essential to keep accurate records of your income and expenses throughout the financial year. This will make meeting your tax obligations much easier when the time comes. The ATO requires that you keep records for a minimum of five years, so it’s a good idea to set up … Read more
Six common bookkeeping mistakes to avoid We highlight the most common mistakes made by SMEs that need to be avoided to ensure the success of their business. With the increase complexity of accounting, compliance and bookkeeping processes, business owners juggle to keep their business profitable. During these challenging times especially, it’s easy to understand where … Read more
A control account also referred to as a controlling account, is an account within the general ledger that summarises all the transactions of a specific type. A control account has a corresponding subsidiary ledger that contains all the detailed transactions relating to that account, which may be in the hundreds or thousands. The purpose of … Read more
A CFO or Chief Financial Officer is in charge of the company’s financial health. They are responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of a company, such as budgeting, accounting, cash flow and financial reporting. They are also responsible for financial planning, reviewing and analysing business risks and advising on company strategy. Traditionally, CFOs have been … Read more
As an accountant, one of the most important ways to help your clients achieve business success is by developing robust financial forecasts. Financial forecasting is the process of estimating the future financial performance of a business by using past financial data, current trends, and economic conditions, and combining this with financial modelling to determine predictions … Read more
Do you have a budget for cyber security? “There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those who don’t yet know they have been hacked.” Cisco’s former CEO- John Chambers Cyber security is protecting computers, networks systems, devices, and data from cyber-attacks. Cyber security is gaining attention as businesses increasingly rely … Read more
Budgeting for a small business doesn’t need to be complicated, but it is crucial to invest time and resources into making it as accurate as possible. Many small businesses fail to prepare a budget, and without a budget, they run the risk of overspending