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What Is a Disbursement in Property?

When you’re buying, selling, or managing property, you have to deal with a lot of numbers. One set of numbers that often causes confusion is disbursements. These aren’t hidden fees or surprise costs. They’re a normal part of the property transaction process.  But if you don’t know what they are, you could end up disputing…

Choosing Payroll Software for Your Small Business in Australia (2025 Guide)

According to the 2024 Australian Payroll Survey by the Australian Payroll Association, 24.1% of employers surveyed were unsatisfied with their payroll technology. Reasons for this dissatisfaction could be outdated systems, poor usability, and a lack of compliance support. What about the effects? Being unsatisfied with your payroll technology can lead to costly errors, wasted time,…

Your Essential Guide to Register for Single Touch Payroll

Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…

Retail Accounting and the Retail Method

You’re great at running your store: keeping customers happy, managing stock, and making sales. But when it comes to accounting, it’s a different story. One look at your financial reports, and you’re thinking, Why does this all look like a foreign language? If you’ve ever struggled with inventory numbers that don’t match, profit margins that…

STP Phase 2 Employer Guide: A Simple Explanation

STP Phase 2 has been in place for a while now, but are you fully across what it means for your business? Many employers have transitioned, but some are still catching up or are unsure if they’re meeting all the reporting obligations. While this phase of Single Touch Payroll (STP) will make your life easier…

Best Payroll Software for Accountants

Looking for payroll software that doesn’t just work but works for you?  As an accountant, your time is precious, your payroll processes need precision, and your clients expect perfect results. The right payroll software can deliver such results efficiently and seamlessly! But with so many options on the market, which one is the best fit…

Understanding the Impact of Fair Work Act Changes on Your Business

The federal government recently announced changes aimed at closing loopholes in the Fair Work Act that allow for intentional underpayment of employee wages and entitlements.  As an accounting and business advisory firm, we want to help our small to medium business clients understand how these changes could impact their operations. Key Changes to the Fair…

Tax Lawyer vs. Tax Accountant: What’s the Difference?

Just like choosing between a GP and a specialist depends on your ailment, picking between a Ma href=”https://www.pherrus.com.au/tax-agent-services-guide/”>tax accountant and a tax lawyer depends on your financial situation.  Are you dealing with straightforward income and deductions, or are you wrestling with complex tax-related legal issues?  This article will explore the unique skills and areas of…

Accounting for Marketing Agencies

As a marketing agency, you know the power of a well-executed advertising campaign to boost brand awareness and drive sales. On the other hand, you also know that a poorly managed ad campaign can drain resources.  Similarly, good accounting can fuel your business’s growth, but neglect it, and you could hit a wall! According to…

Accounting for Home Builders

Could you build a structurally sound house without building plans? Impossible!  The same goes for your building business- running a successful company without proper accounting is impossible!  The construction industry contributed to 9% of all goods and services produced in Australia in 2022. This statistic highlights the industry’s significant role in the economy, meaning there’s…