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Running a small business in Shepparton means managing customers, staff, suppliers, cash flow and compliance all at once. Accounting and Auditing Advice in Shepparton can become especially valuable when your business grows beyond simple bookkeeping or you face an ATO...

September editions of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.

From 1 July 2026, Australia’s expanded AML/CTF laws require accountants to verify client identities. Here’s what Plus 1 clients need to know.

Late Single Touch Payroll reports now cost $364 per 28 days, and each pay run counts separately. Here’s how ATO penalties are calculated in 2026.

The new National Minimum Wage and award rates are now in effect, along with Payday Super. Check your pay rates and payroll obligations are up to date.

Fuel tax credit rates for business from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Check current rates by fuel type and use the calculator for your BAS.

August editions of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.

Key 2026 FY deadlines for STP finalisation, TPAR, annual payroll tax returns by state, and June quarter super. See the important dates you need to know.

An overview of Australia’s Spam Act requirements: consent for marketing messages, identifying yourself as the sender, and making it easy to unsubscribe.

Payday Super is now law. From 1 July 2026, super must be paid at the same time as wages and reach your employee’s fund within 7 days. Here’s what changes.

From 1 July 2026, new AML/CTF laws apply to accounting firms. Learn what identity checks and information we’ll need from you, and why.

Minimum wages and award rates rise 4.75% from 1 July 2026. Here’s what employers need to know about new rates, super, and PAYG tax scales.

Did you dispose of property after 1 July 2025? Learn CGT reporting rules, main residence exemptions, and what tax agents need to check.

July edition of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.

June editions of the Practice Update relating to ATO news and updates. Make sure you’re informed of any news that might affect you.

Modern award wages rise 4.75% from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Here’s what Australian employers need to check before the new rates apply.

Get your business ready for 30 June with our EOFY checklist for small business — covering payroll, super, reconciliations and stocktake in one simple guide.

It’s easy to set up a Xero subscription and never look at it again, but your business changes over time and your plan should match it. Many businesses sit on a higher tier than they need and pay for features they don’t use. A few questions usually tell the story: Do you need to send invoices and enter bills? How many employees do you pay through payroll? The answers point to the plan that fits. It’s worth taking a few minutes to review yours.