Accounting

Our team includes Chartered Accountants and Chartered Public Accountants, with advice on bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, year-end reporting, Australian and foreign tax, FBT, CGT and more.

★★★★★4.7 from 247 Google reviews
Small-business owner reviewing tax documents at a desk

The service

What this service involves

Scope, fit and limits set out plainly, so you know what to expect before we start.

What this includes

  • Accounting advice for individuals, companies, trusts and professionals
  • Bookkeeping, BAS, payroll and year-end reporting
  • Australian and foreign tax guidance
  • FBT and CGT support
  • Travel, per diem, grant and royalty tax considerations

Who this is suitable for

  • Small to medium businesses needing structured accounting support
  • Sole traders and professionals
  • Individuals with mixed or complex income streams
  • Clients who want clear, practical year-round accounting

What this does not cover

  • We do not provide legal advice where a solicitor is required.
  • Investment recommendations may require a licensed financial adviser.
  • Complex international arrangements may require additional specialist review.

How the process works

  1. 1Review your current accounting position, entities and records.
  2. 2Identify tax, compliance and reporting priorities.
  3. 3Prepare the required accounts, returns or advice.
  4. 4Explain the outcome clearly and outline the next actions.

Google reviews

Recent five-star feedback.

4.7Based on 247 Google reviews

Victoria Madden

Google review ·

★★★★★

I am not kidding when I say, Saul Markunsky, Tate, Jane and all the team are the very best in the business. For someone trying to run a small business as a freelance screenwriter and producer, my income and employment status are erratic to say the least, and it takes experts to navigate me through, and that's what I have here. They are friendly, patient and I couldn't recommend them high enough.

Sally Riley

Google review ·

★★★★★

Highly recommend Kim Arenson at In The Picture. She patiently persevered with my endless questions while explaining income averaging to a novice freelancer. Quick, efficient and no fuss! Couldn't be happier.

Tallulah Thompson

Google review ·

★★★★★

Kim and the team at ITP have been so helpful as my tax accountants over the past few years. They are responsive and explain things plainly. I am never made to feel bad or rushed when asking questions. I would highly recomend them to those in the creative industry.

Shaela Gosper

Google review ·

★★★★★

Kristy was great at dealing with my tax return - highly recommend and will continue to use for all future returns!

Tin Pang

Google review ·

★★★★★

Really happy with the support and service of the team at In The Picture. They are attentive, informative and accomodating with all my tax affairs!

EMMA LUNG

Google review ·

★★★★★

Best in the biz !! Kim and Saul have been such an enormous help after many problems with our last accountants. We’re so grateful.

General accounting for businesses and individuals

Day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts, BAS, payroll and year-end reporting for companies, sole traders and individuals who want clear numbers without the guesswork.

Accounting that supports better decisions

Whether income comes from a business, employment, investments or a mix of all three, we organise the records so you can plan cash flow, tax and growth with confidence.

FAQ

Accounting FAQs.

The questions clients ask us most about accounting.

We work with small and medium businesses, sole traders, professionals, wage earners, trusts and individuals who want clear bookkeeping, reporting and tax support.

The team can advise on aspects of Australian and foreign tax. Complex matters may require additional specialist advice depending on the jurisdiction and facts.

It depends on what you need. At one end that is preparation and lodgement of your tax return and BAS. At the other it is annual accounts for every entity, bookkeeping and payroll, year-end tax planning, ongoing advice and corporate compliance. We agree the scope with you upfront and adjust it as your circumstances change.

We work across Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and most other platforms, and our team is experienced in each.

The Medicare Levy and the Medicare Levy Surcharge are different things. The levy applies to most taxpayers based on income, while holding appropriate private hospital cover can help you avoid the separate surcharge. We can review your situation against the current thresholds.

Keep records that support the income you declare and the deductions you claim, such as receipts, statements and logbooks. The required retention period depends on the transaction type, and we can advise what to keep.

A franking credit represents company tax already paid on a dividend. It can reduce the tax you pay on that dividend and may be refundable in some cases, depending on your circumstances.

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