SA Bookkeeping & Accounting Services

24/07/2026

We want small businesses to get it right. Each quarter, we will highlight risk areas that are attracting our attention.

24/07/2026

The ATO's draft Practical Compliance Guideline gives a clearer picture of how it'll treat employers during year one of Payday Super.

The risk breakdown:
🟢 Paying super each payday and fixing errors promptly → low risk, not a compliance focus
🟡 Still paying quarterly after 1 July 2026 → medium risk
🔴 Unpaid super beyond quarterly due dates → high risk

Compliance resources will target high-risk employers first.

The key message: this isn't a grace period to keep doing things the old way. It's support for employers genuinely trying to adopt Payday Super, not a free pass for those who don't.

Learn more: https://www.icb.org.au/s/news/ato-signals-first-year-payday-super-approach-MCAZJ7O3F2VFDDBLF6AGNXJL6EDA?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic

24/07/2026

Do you know that you get extra time when you lodge with a BAS Agent?

Engage with a registered BAS Agent and get some help from a qualified professional.

🔊 Reminder…this is when your June quarterly BAS is due.

Before lodging:
✅ check you're using the correct fuel tax credit rates for the period you're claiming
✅ review your BAS for any errors
✅ use our fuel tax credit calculator to work out your claim.

Reduced fuel tax credit rates apply for fuel acquired between 1 April and 30 June. Using the wrong rate could mean overclaiming and having to make corrections later.

12/06/2026

The most popular day that no one is looking forward to 🤐

Pay Day Super!

Heaps of changes are coming in next month. Be sure you stay compliant.

Not sure what to do or what it means to your business? Please feel to send us an enquiry/ a message.

05/02/2026

Payday Super is coming! Are you ready?

Payday Super is more than a due date tweak it changes the rhythm of the whole payroll process.

From 1 July 2026, employers are expected to pay super at the time they pay wages, instead of quarterly. The main contributions need to reach the fund within 7 business days, which means cash-flow planning, payroll calendars and clearing house processes all need to align to pay-cycle dates.

BAS agents in the advisory role need to make clients aware that their pay cycles will soon become their super cycles, and help them understand the cost of getting it wrong.

Guidance from the Australian Taxation Office is still landing, and industry bodies (including Australian Bookkeepers Association ) are actively involved. We are also preparing resources and checklists to better help our members work with their clients on this change, so stay tuned!

(Check out some great resources released from the ATO here: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super/payday-super-resources)

What concerns do YOU have with the roll out of Payday Super?

05/02/2026

The only countdown nobody is looking forward to. Payday Super happening on 1st July 2026.

10/10/2025

📅 BAS Reminder!
If you’re a quarterly lodger, your Q1 BAS (July–September) is due by 28 October.

✅ Have you reviewed your GST, income, and expenses?
✅ Is your bookkeeping up to date?

Don’t risk ATO penalties — we can prepare and lodge your BAS accurately and on time. Engaging with a registered BAS Agent will get you an extension as well - up to 25 November.

💬 Message us today to make sure you’re covered before the deadline!

Send a message to learn more

19/09/2025

Take an early Friday and watch Prelim tonight!!

VS

I bet all the fans are nervous :D about who will go to the nextweek!!

19/09/2025

To all Aussie business owner:
Do you scramble at time? Here are 3 ways to stay organised all quarter.

1. Reconciling at least weekly - set aside a time to do this weekly before you forget about the transactions happened that week
2. Scan/take a photo of your business receipts - most software now has an app to capture receipts making it seamless and easier when reconciling transactions
3. Set aside money for GST obligations - don't wait until you see your BAS bill.

📌 Staying organised means no more last-minute stress when it’s BAS time!

19/09/2025

A reminder to all business owners. Instalment Activity Statement for August 2025 is due for payment and lodgement by 22 Sep 2025. Don't miss to avoid any penalties!!