Your BAS agent/accountant team

Your BAS agent can keep your business records up to date, provide BAS services and make sure you have reliable data and reports so that your accountant has good quality financial information to prepare your tax return and provide the most beneficial advice for tax planning and business growth.

BAS agent role

A BAS agent is a specialist tax professional who is registered with Tax Practitioners Board and qualified to provide BAS services to businesses.
BAS agents have a unique skill set which include advising on GST and payroll liabilities and obligations.
By engaging the services of a tax professional you can be assured that your accounting records are in capable hands.

Tax returns

  • My services don't include the preparation of your tax return but I can provide useful reports and records to your preferred accountant at year end. If you don't have a preferred accountant, I can recommend the services of some local accountants that I work with.
I can work with your accountant to achieve the best outcome for you by providing a streamlined service with a focus on effective communication and collaboration regarding the relevant issues.

Accountant's role

With good quality financial information your accountant can more effectively prepare your tax returns, provide business advice and deal with the relevant tax issues. Their role may extend to:
  • Preparation of tax returns
  • Tax advice and tax planning advice
  • Business growth and restructuring advice
  • Advice for asset protection

Your bookkeeper:

  • Correctly records your business transactions
  • Reconciles your accounts
  • Provides valuable management reports

Your BAS agent:

  • Correctly records your GST
  • Lodges your BAS with ATO
  • Provides payroll services
  • Is a tax specialist regulated by Tax Practitioners Board

Your accountant:

  • Prepares your tax returns
  • Provides advice for business development, tax planning and restructuring
  • Advises on tax issues

Do you worry about getting your GST, payroll and BAS right?

Would you like to:
  • Save time on your record keeping so you have more time to focus on other aspects of your business?
  • Gain peace of mind around meeting your GST and payroll reporting obligations?
  • Have reliable data and reports to help you to understand how your business is performing, manage your cash flow, make more informed decisions and improve your business?
I’m Sharon, a registered BAS agent and QuickBooks Certified Advanced with more than 20 years' experience in the industry. Get in touch to find out how I can support you and your business to stay on top of your numbers for business success.
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