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The ATO is transitioning to digital client communication – is your practice ready?

The ATO have been working directly with digital service providers to support the move to digital-only communication; Accounting practices should prepare now by reviewing processes and implementing automated technology; Australian-based platform, ATOmate, provides a...
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Finding the ideal referral partner

As an Accountant you work closely with your clients to ensure their financial outcomes are compliant and optimal. You are expert in your field and exceptionally good at what you do. It’s also likely you can be a bit of a “control freak.” Great operators are. You don’t...
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Update – Prevention and detection of fraud through audit reporting

The recent Parliamentary Joint Committee Inquiry into Audit Quality made two significant proposals, which have the capacity to bridge the expectation gap by tackling stakeholders’ greatest concerns: fraud and unexpected corporate collapse. The first proposal is the...
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Tools To Create Opportunities – Upcoming webinar series from ESS BIZTOOLS

ESS BIZTOOLS is presenting the following webinars over the next 3 months. Click on the link to register: TOOLS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES Debtors Manager | 7/10/21 | 1.00pm AEST | CLICK HERE  Client Seminars and Webinars | 12/10/21 | 1.00pm AEST | CLICK HERE Selling a...
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Transaction Chemistry [COVID-19]

As we endure another lockdown and the change of normality enshrouds us, the world keeps spinning and life goes on... In the first wave of COVID-19 there was a high level of uncertainty, although, the beautiful side of humanity is that we adapt and evolve. The...
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How Asset Finance can add value to your bottom line

When it comes to lending, there is one constant finance class that crosses over most of your clients. And that is regardless of their financial situations. Be they SME’s, PAYG clients, Investors, Developers and more they all need Assets and Equipment finance. It seems...
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So you want to be a business analyst?

ACCA’s recent report on the future of professional accountants identified that ‘expert use of analytics will enable better and close to real time reporting, more predictive analysis and greater interconnectedness of financial and non-financial performance.’ In...
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Where do you do your best work? (And why is that so?)

Have you ever stopped to ponder this question? Two things have prompted me to do so: The obvious impact of COVID which has found people working in different physical spaces to where they might normally work; and Renovations at home mean I am temporarily out of my much...
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Bang for buck process automation for accounting practices: 3 business processes you can automate with little effort and big returns

When was the last time you stepped back and critically reviewed your key business processes? Is your current way of working still the best way for your team and your clients? With client needs, and team capabilities constantly changing, we recommend you pause and...
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3 smart cost savings opportunities afforded by the right IT

Running a company isn’t cheap. And though staying financially healthy may require effort, that doesn’t mean you have to go extremes. Before you start curtailing staff or reducing their benefits, try a more tech-focused approach. Strategically investing in technology...
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Ransomware – Are you the Next Target?

In 2021, many Australians fell victim to ransomware attacks and the accounting industry was in the top three industry sectors to notify data breaches. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reported an increase of 24% in ransomware incidents from...
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Diversifying Accountancy Services – Why?

Diversifying Accountancy Services – Why? The survey undertaken by Accounting Market Pulse in May 2021 indicated that only 5% of the accounting firms that were surveyed reported that they “will not be diversifying services in the next few years”. This is exciting news...
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Can’t get to the office? Three tips to help your team manage ATO correspondence remotely

We’ve had to get used to working remotely, often at very short notice, and while no doubt your practice has been able to adapt to the changing work environment over the past year, what hasn’t changed is the myriad of channels you and your clients receive important ATO...
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The State of Tax Audits in Australia – Post Pandemic

On Wednesday, 4 August 2021, AuditCover hosted The State of Tax Audits in Australia [Part 1] to explore the ATO’s renewed focus on debt recovery and its vast data reach and capabilities. The event covered; ATO’s Data ingestion capacity and what it means for...
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Is it time to have “special projects leave”?

As an accounting firm coach, consultant and mentor I am privy to many shareholder agreements. Some incorporate a form of long service or sabbatical leave for owners on some sort of a cycle. Good idea. I’ve recently had a client try the idea of what they ended up...
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Revisiting independence with audits – Have accounting firms really addressed the problem?

On 1st July 2021, the ATO launched new SMSF Audit independence standards that included in-depth clarification on the complexities surrounding the provision of audit services alongside non-assurance services. In the new standards, ATO guidance confirms that even where...
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Predicted ATO audit activity trends for 2021 & 2022

Be on the front foot with our ATO audit activity trend predictions and how to reduce the impact when they come in. Despite the temporary slowing in 2020 of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other State & Federal government revenue authorities’ audit...
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You think it’s too hard…think again. That’s because we listen, learn and take action.

Register for our upcoming webinar on the 19th August 2021, 12.00pm AEST As an accountant you know your clients need your trust and expertise when it comes to their mortgages, but you also know this is a highly regulated industry full of wonderful compliance and lender...
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Relevance of outsourcing in a Pandemic stirred setting

It is hard to think of an industry not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world. Industries including services related industries have felt the squeeze or have been affected by organisational and financial challenges. Businesses are also exploring and...
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Desktop reference: Cyber safe to-dos (and when to do them)

Cyber threats are everywhere – and they’re only getting worse. Having a dedicated cyber hygiene routine is the most effective way to stay protected. Download this desktop background as your quick reference guide for security best practices. Brad Lynch...
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