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004. Are You Working With A Professional?

Small Business All Figured Out

English - February 11, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB
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Previous Episode: 003. Introducing Corinne Cole (co-host)
Next Episode: 005. Tax Bite: Things You Can't Claim On Tax

In this episode, you'll find out whether or not you're working with a professional Accountant or Bookkeeper.

This should matter to you as both a business owner and an individual taxpayer - because the risks of working with a non-professional could end up costing you and your business significant time and money, not to mention stress!

We talk about:


  • What a profession actually is

  • The professional bodies to which your accountant or bookkeeper should belong

  • The difference between a Tax Agent and a BAS Agent 

  • What a BAS Agent is licensed to do

  • What a Tax Agent is licensed to do

  • What is required of a professional to become a registered tax practitioner

  • The 3 Key Questions you should ask your accountant or bookkeeper 

  • The risks of not working with a registered tax practitioner 

You can learn more about the show hosts, Corinne Cole and Sheryl Cole at
platinumaccounting.com.au