Small Business Bookkeeping is the process of recording all financial transactions made by a business. Bookkeepers are responsible for recording, classifying, and organizing every financial transaction that is made through the course of business operations. Bookkeeping differs from accounting. The accounting process uses the books kept by the bookkeeper to prepare the end of the year accounting statements and accounts.

What are Non-Commercial Losses and How to Defer Them?

What are Non-Commercial Losses and How to Defer Them?

See how you might be able to offset your business loss against other income if you are a sole trader or in a partnership. What are non-commercial losses? If you have a business that is not your main source of income and operates with a commercial purpose, you may...

Basics of Chart of Accounts (CoA) You Must Know

Basics of Chart of Accounts (CoA) You Must Know

The chart of accounts (CoA) is considered one of the crucial tools for financial management. It is a useful record-keeping system for a company’s financial accounts that manage all financial transactions. What is a chart of accounts (CoA)? A chart of accounts is vital...

How Bookkeeping is Different from Accounting?

How Bookkeeping is Different from Accounting?

Most people get confused between bookkeeping and accounting. While these financial roles share a few similarities, they support different accounting processes. As a business owner, you must know the difference between accounting and bookkeeping. Let’s get started:...

What is GST in Australia?

What is GST in Australia?

The Goods and Services Tax is a tax imposed on most goods and services in Australia. It is also known as a consumption tax because it is charged on things we consume rather than being applied to our income. To learn more about GST, read this blog. How does GST work in...

What are Deferred Non-Commercial Business Losses?

What are Deferred Non-Commercial Business Losses?

You may have heard of deferred non-commercial losses. If you are not familiar with this concept, it would be worth reading this blog. Here is detailed information regarding non-commercial business losses. What is deferred non-commercial business loss? A non-commercial...