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Tips and guides about Accountants
Two letters, two bodies, one profession: CA ANZ's 18-month program plus three mentored years, or CPA Australia's three-year program — both starting from a commerce degree or a Master of Professional Accounting. What each path involves, salaries from $55,000 graduate to $130,000 controller, and how to choose.
What to check before engaging an accountant or tax agent for your business, from registration status to fee structure and industry experience.
The day-to-day work a bookkeeper commonly handles, how it differs from an accountant’s role, and where BAS agent registration fits in.
When a small business needs to register for GST, how often a Business Activity Statement is generally due, and who is legally allowed to lodge one for a fee.
Lodging your own return is allowed, but using a registered tax agent brings a legal fee requirement, a later deadline for many people, and a way to check who you are dealing with.
The three titles overlap in everyday conversation but mean different things legally in Australia — here is what each one is actually registered and allowed to do.
A realistic look at what accountants and registered tax agents in Australia commonly charge for individual and business work, and what actually moves the price.