[11th September, 2018]
New Bookkeeper’s Association Membership
Headline Accounts has recently changed their association membership to the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA). Being a professional bookkeeper that is part of a national organisation keeps me in the loop with the ever-changing legislation and ensures continued education.
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[30th March, 2017]
Maternity Leave
Headline Accounts will be taking 5 months leave from June to October 2017. As discussed with all current clients they will be well looked after in the interim and are in good hands 
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[23rd June, 2016]
Xero Certified Partner – NZ
Headline Accounts is now a Xero Certified Partner in NZ also! Xero is an amazing online accounting package that has changed my Bookkeeping role for the better. It has enabled me to expand my business across the ditch whilst still providing the day-to-day support and assistance with my current Australian clients.
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[3rd January, 2016]
FBi’s SMAC Festival!
For the last month I’ve been organising the running of Treasury for FBi’s first ever SMAC festival as part of the Sydney Festival. FBi will be taking over Carriageworks in Newtown, Sunday 10th January, with a whole host of local talent – bands, DJs, artists, food. Check out http://fbiradio.com/smacs/festival/ for more info.
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[17th September, 2015]
Business Time!
Business Time – FBi Radio’s next supporter drive – is running from Wednesday September 23 to Friday October 2, 2015. Being a community radio station means they rely on listeners support so that the station can continue to support local music, events, spaces and peoples. Check out the website below or phone (02) 8332 2900. You might even speak to me as I’ll be manning the phones on a couple of mornings
More info can be found on the FBi page: http://fbiradio.com/support
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[23rd August, 2015]
Xero Certified Partner
Headline Accounts has just renewed their Certified Partnership status with Xero. This course is designed to update our knowledge of Xero as a Certified Adviser and we passed the test to retain our Xero Certified status.
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[7th April, 2015]
Skills Development
Last month Headline Accounts attended ICB’s National Conference. This conference discussed what the ATO has in store for us over the next few years, HR & Fairwork strategies, detecting issues, software development and expected technology changes.
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[18th September, 2014]
TPB Logo
The Tax Practitioners Board have released personalised TPB logos for all registered tax and BAS agents to show authenticity and promote confidence among clients.
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[6th July, 2014]
New Office Location
To celebrate completing my tax course and the start of the new financial year, I will be moving into my new office in Marrickville, located at the ONE warehouse. I will be in good company with a variety of other businesses and look forward to welcoming current and prospective clients to the new surroundings!
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[23rd January, 2014]
Mardi Gras 2014
On Saturday March 1st I’ll be working in Treasury again at the Mardi Gras Party at the Hordern. Check out http://www.playbillvenues.com.au/events/view/mardi-gras-party-2014 for more info.
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[12th December, 2013]
Skills Development
Next year I’m enrolled to study the CTA1 Foundations course at The Tax Institute (outside of work hours, of course!). This course is ideal for established tax professionals who are looking to broaden their tax skill set. This course will further expand my knowledge on Australian tax law, principles and processes, thus allowing me to further assist my clients with this background knowledge.
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[15th August, 2013]
FBi Turns 10!
Next month I’ll be working in treasury at community radio station FBi’s 10th birthday festival. FBi will be taking over Carriageworks, in Newtown, the day after the election – Sunday 8th September. Check out http://fbiradio.com/ten/ for more info.
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[14th August, 2013]
Xero Certified Partner
Headline Accounts is now a Xero Certified Partner. Xero is an amazing online accounting package that has so much functionality and flexibility, it is light years ahead of the game. It has a range of features and add-ons to suit any business, large or small. Contact me if you’d like to move over to Xero!
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[15th July, 2013]
Skills Development
In the next few weeks I will be undertaking several courses to further hone my skills – namely Xero Certified Partners course and Taxation and Payroll Training. The Xero course, upon completion, will mean that I will be a Certified Partner for Xero which is a fantastic Cloud-based accounting package. The Payroll seminar is to keep up-to-date with the latest changes in legislation, Workers Compensation, Payroll Tax and everything else payroll-related. You can never be too informed!
Now a Registered Bas Agent!
Tax Practitioners Board
Right before the end of the financial year I was approved as a Registered BAS Agent. I am now able to process and lodge companies and sole traders Business Activity Statement (GST reporting). A BAS is due on the 28th of the month following the quarter ie July 28th, October 28th, February 28th, April 28th. Lodging through a BAS Agent allows a 4 week extension on due dates. Contact me through the Contact page to help with your next BAS lodgement.
Certified Bookkeeper
At the same time as the BAS Agent approval I was also upgraded to Member in Practice with the Institute of Certified Bookkeeper (ICB). Being a Member of ICB means that I am a Certified Bookkeeper and that I work according to the Code of Practice for Bookkeepers. The ICB is a support service for us freelance bookkeepers where we are kept up-to-date with new legislation, accounting solutions, networking and skills development.
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[10th December, 2012]
Skills Development
Last week I completed a brilliant AFTRS short course in Production Budgeting and Accounting. Run by Jill Hewitt from Moneypenny, this course was really informative, covering all areas to do with production accounts, namely cast and crew payroll, budgeting, cashflow, contracts, insurance and cost reporting.