Streamline Management News
* This is generic info to give you a few pointers and should never be relied on as specific accounting advice.
Contact your expert (not your mates at a BBQ or the guy trying to sell you something) to discuss your situation.
Administrative Professionals Week
Hats off to the admin professionals of the world!
Is the thought of admin giving you chills?
Were you surprised when you discovered just how much is involved in running a business? (if you are not surprised – you haven’t discovered all of your responsibilities yet).
Bookkeeping is not just admin, it is no longer all about data entry and document storage – there are apps for that (followed by a shredder).
Bean Counters Day
Today we are celebrating our bean counter friends – thanks for working together with us to benefit our mutual clients.
Collaboration for the win!
#BetterTogether #AccountantsAndBookkeepers #FinanceProfessionals
March BAS due dates
Did you know the March BAS has 3 different due dates depending on the lodgement method?
Regardless of method – ontime lodgement is important – the ATO can fine you.
Not enough ready cash? Lodge anyway to avoid fines and make a payment plan.
Changes to casual employment
On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. The changes were made by the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Amendment Act).
Records And Information Management Month
Are you all over business record management?
ATO says:
As the business owner, you are accountable for understanding your record-keeping obligations. If you use a registered tax or BAS agent to manage your records, you still retain primary accountability.
We’re registered BAS agents, we can help setup systems and apps to get your records under control.
(we can also help you convert old records to digital so you can ditch the filing cabinet)
March BAS time
It’s time to start preparing your March BAS.
Time to tuck some funds aside and make sure everything is reconciled.
The BAS due date is 25th May (using our agent extension).
Any staff hop off on an extra long Easter break?
Don’t forget to record when your staff take annual or sick leave to keep leave balances are up to date.
March quarter super is due soon
January-March super contributions must be received (by fund) by 28th April.
We will provide payment instructions shortly for our clients.
Ensure all pay runs are processed for the March quarter before making payments!
Payments should be authorised before 21st April – it can take up to 7 days to process.
Penalties will apply for late payments.
Celebrity Alert!!
Monika will be making a special guest appearance on Australian Bookkeepers Network Online Coffee Club next Monday 12th April to talk about fees.
It’s time to submit your final JobKeeper claim
It is now time to submit March actual and April estimated sales to the ATO.
Reports need to be submitted by the 14th April for you to receive the very last JobKeeper payment for March wages.
