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Accounting guides

Practical guides written by our team for Melbourne business owners. No jargon, no filler — just the information you need to get your finances right.

Business8 min read

Starting a Business in Melbourne: Accounting Checklist

Everything you need to set up correctly from day one — ABN registration, business structure, GST obligations, bookkeeping setup, and the first-year tax deadlines that catch new Melbourne businesses off guard.

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SMSF10 min read

SMSF Setup Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Start

A practical guide to establishing a Self-Managed Super Fund — minimum balances, trustee structures, investment rules, annual compliance obligations, and the real costs of running an SMSF in 2025-26.

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Industry7 min read

Construction Accounting Essentials for Melbourne Builders

How construction accounting differs from standard business accounting. Covers progress claim recognition, retention accounting, TPAR reporting, subcontractor management, and project-based costing.

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Industry9 min read

Medical Practice Structuring: PSI Rules Explained

Understanding personal services income rules for Melbourne medical practitioners. When a service entity structure works, when it doesn't, and how to avoid the ATO's most common audit triggers for medical practice arrangements.

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Compliance6 min read

BAS & GST Guide for Melbourne Small Businesses

A complete guide to GST registration, BAS lodgement, input tax credits, and the quarterly deadlines Melbourne businesses need to know. Includes common GST coding mistakes and how to avoid ATO penalties.

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