Running a retail store in Australia is tough enough without your own bookkeeping working against you. Between managing stock, serving customers, dealing with suppliers, and staying compliant with ATO requirements, the last thing you need is financial errors silently draining your profitability. Yet that's exactly what's happening in retail businesses across Australia. Not from major fraud or obvious theft, but from subtle bookkeeping mistakes that compound month after month,

The Australian accounting industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. Over 90% of firms are struggling to recruit skilled accountants, with 9,000 vacancies currently unfilled across the country. Taxation accountants alone face a 29% shortfall, while external auditors, management accountants, and general accountants are all in critically short supply. If you're an accounting firm owner or partner, you're living this reality every day. Client work is piling up, your existing te

Choosing accounting software isn't just about finding the cheapest option or the one with the most features. It's about finding the platform that fits your business operations, supports your growth, and makes financial management genuinely easier rather than adding another layer of complexity. For Australian business owners, this decision carries additional weight because the right software needs to handle local compliance requirements like GST, BAS, and Single Touch Payroll

If you've ever felt blindsided by a cash shortage despite having "profitable" months on paper, you're not alone. Cash flow problems catch Australian businesses off guard more than any other financial challenge. The solution? A 13-week rolling cash flow forecast—the single most powerful tool for staying ahead of your cash position. Unlike monthly profit and loss statements that show what you've earned, a 13-week forecast shows what's actually in your bank account week by week.

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The accounting profession in Australia has evolved far beyond number crunching and data entry. Today's businesses need strategic thinkers who can analyze complex financial situations, provide valuable insights, and drive business decisions. The CPA Australia designation positions you as exactly that kind of professional—and here's everything you need to know about earning it. What Is a CPA (Australia)? A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) is a professional accounting desig