Accountancy Reimagined

Choosing the right business structure is one of the first and most important decisions you'll make when starting a business in Australia. The structure you choose affects your legal responsibilities, tax obligations, how much control you have over the business, and will also impact your future expansion and funding options. In Australia, the four main types of business structures are sole trader , partnership , trust , and company . In this blog post, I’ll explore each structure, breaking down the pros, cons, and key features to help you make an informed choice, before that, let's talk about some of the items that don't change. Any business structure will allow you to: Register a business name Register for GST  Hire employees Commence trading and run your business 1. Sole Trader A sole trader is the simplest and most common business structure in Australia.  As a sole trader, you run the business on your own and you are legally responsible for all aspects of it. Key F...

Most large businesses have a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or other similar senior finance role leading the finance team and supporting the business, linking the day-to-day operations to the financial outcomes. Your bookkeeper or admin support are helping to keep the invoices flowing and your books up to date, your accountant is filing your taxes and meeting your regulatory needs, but who is helping you understand and run your business better? Many business owners are making financial decisions reactively, deciding whether to cover payroll or pay suppliers, struggling with cash flow surprises and wondering if they can afford to grow. Are you constantly busy but disappointed at the end of the year when you see the profit (or lack thereof)? Has revenue has increased but not profit? Are you lacking metrics that tell how your business is actually performing today, not last quarter or last year? Are you unsure what financial processes you can change to improve results? Are you stressed bec...