How to build a 13-week cash flow forecast
A step-by-step guide to building a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast so you can see cash pressure coming and act before it becomes a problem.
Read articleThe balance sheet, explained for business owners
What the balance sheet shows, how assets, liabilities and equity fit together, and the warning signs every business owner should know how to spot.
Read articleA practical BAS preparation checklist
A step-by-step checklist for preparing your business activity statement accurately, from reconciling the books to checking GST, PAYG and the final figures.
Read articleSetting up a chart of accounts that actually helps you run the business
How to design a chart of accounts that gives you useful reports, keeps GST and tax treatment clean, and grows with your business instead of fighting it.
Read articleChoosing accounting software — what to look for
How to choose accounting software for an Australian business, covering bank feeds, GST and BAS, payroll and STP, reporting, integrations and switching.
Read articleGST in Australia — when to register and how it works
A plain guide to GST for Australian businesses, covering when you must register, how GST is charged and claimed, and the records you need to keep.
Read articleManagement accounts vs compliance accounts — why you need both
Compliance accounts satisfy the ATO and regulators, management accounts help you run the business. Here is what each does and why you need both.
Read articleA simple month-end close routine for small businesses
A practical month-end close routine for Australian small businesses to reconcile, review and lock the books so your monthly numbers can be trusted.
Read articlePayroll, Single Touch Payroll and super — the essentials for employers
What Australian employers need to know about running payroll, reporting through Single Touch Payroll and paying superannuation correctly and on time.
Read articleHow to read your profit and loss statement
A practical guide to reading your profit and loss statement, from revenue and gross margin to overheads and net profit, and the questions to ask of it.
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