Question 1

Do I need to already have bookkeeping software to start with you?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Whether you are operating on paper or have existing bookkeeping software setup I can integrate into whatever level your business is at. If you're interested in setting up in software or changing from one software to another, I can assist with this as well.

Question 2

What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

Accepted Answer

A bookkeeper handles the daily tasks, making sure it is all in the right place, adding up and reconciled and making sense for the ATO and the accountant. Your accountant is for the big picture, analyzing and high level strategic business advice.

Question 3

Do you hold a registration with the Tax Practitioners Board?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, for any bookkeeper to submit your Business Activity Statement (BAS) to the ATO or operate as a bookkeeping business, they must maintain their BAS agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.
Maintaining a current registration, undertaking continuous  professional education, maintaining appropriate insurance and staying updated with changes to bookkeeping requirements.

Question 4

What type of businesses do you typically work with?

Accepted Answer

There is no typical, I work with sole traders and companies and some times trusts. Some of my clients are husband and wife teams, some are just starting out and some have 30 employees with a team in the financial office. Bookkeeping can be training others so they can do the work themselves or it can be just doing the accounts payable and bank reconciliation. Sometimes I am in the file weekly and sometimes just once per BAS quarter, which ever is more appropriate for the business.

Question 5

How does online bookkeeping work?

Accepted Answer

With a little technology your bookkeeper can be anywhere in the world, but I like being a small business helping small business so I mostly work in the Fraser Coast. For online bookkeeping all the client needs to do is upload paperwork. If you spent it for the business then forward email the Telstra/Optus bill straight to your software, or upload the fuel/Officeworks docket using your app and your bookkeeper will have almost all they need. 
For training, most software now works in real time so we can be on the phone and I can see what you have done or uploaded then talk you through a procedure or correction, and later email you a step by step instruction page to refer to.

Question 6

Do you outsource to overseas?

Accepted Answer

No. I am a one stop shop. I get to know you and your business and I do the work. You would think that outsourcing to overseas would be cheaper, but I don't usually see any savings passed onto the client via pricing discounts.

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Priority
Bookkeeping

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to already have bookkeeping software to start with you?

What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

Do you hold a registration with the Tax Practitioners Board?

What type of businesses do you typically work with?

How does online bookkeeping work?

Do you outsource to overseas?

Top Priority Bookkeeping

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to already have bookkeeping software to start with you?

What is the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

Do you hold a registration with the Tax Practitioners Board?

What type of businesses do you typically work with?

How does online bookkeeping work?

Do you outsource to overseas?

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Priority
Bookkeeping