Business Accounting

Get small business tax and compliance, payroll, contractor and super obligations, entity formation, ASIC administration, bookkeeping and BAS/GST support in one place, with reporting to guide better decisions.

★★★★★4.7 from 247 Google reviews
Fractional CFO consulting with a business leadership team

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

  • Small business tax returns, GST, PAYG and deduction planning
  • Management accounts, financial statements and performance reporting
  • Payroll, Single Touch Payroll, super guarantee and payroll tax
  • Contractor vs employee reviews
  • Entity formation for companies, trusts and partnerships, plus ABN, TFN, GST and ASIC admin
  • Bookkeeping and cloud software setup (Xero, Intuit, MYOB)
  • BAS preparation, lodgement and GST advice

Who this is suitable for

  • Small business owners with 1-10 staff
  • Medium businesses with 10+ staff and finance owners
  • Businesses hiring employees or contractors
  • New business owners setting up structures and registrations
  • Creative agencies, production and entertainment businesses

What this does not cover

  • We do not replace internal management decision-making.
  • Employment law, audit or legal matters may require specialist advisers.
  • Reporting, payroll and BAS quality depends on accurate, timely records.

How the process works

  1. 1Review your structure, systems, prior returns and obligations.
  2. 2Set up or clean up bookkeeping, payroll and entity registrations.
  3. 3Run regular accounts, BAS, payroll and tax compliance.
  4. 4Report on performance and plan tax, cash flow and growth decisions.

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.

Tax and compliance for small businesses

Owners searching for help with returns, PAYG instalments, GST registration and deductions get practical answers. Good tax advice starts before year end, so we flag what can be done now and which obligations need attention.

Payroll, contractors and super obligations

Single Touch Payroll, super guarantee, payroll tax and the contractor-versus-employee question all carry compliance risk. We review records and processes so obligations are met without surprises.

Entity setup, bookkeeping and BAS in one place

From choosing and registering the right structure to ASIC admin, cloud bookkeeping setup and regular BAS lodgement, we keep the administrative backbone of the business running.

FAQ

Business Accounting FAQs.

The questions clients ask us most about business accounting.

Yes. The discovery brief identifies medium businesses with 10+ staff as a priority audience, usually business owners or finance owners.

Director obligations can create personal risk in some circumstances. We can help identify accounting and tax issues that should be reviewed early.

Every business is different, so we do not publish a set fee. What drives it is your structure, how many entities need accounts and returns, whether your bookkeeping is up to date, and whether you want compliance only or bookkeeping, BAS and ongoing advice as well. What we can promise is that you will have a fixed quote before any work begins, with no hourly surprises and no bill you did not see coming. Book a free 15-minute consultation and we will give you a clear price for your situation.

A director identification number is a unique identifier that company directors are required to hold. It helps prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities, and we can guide you through applying.

Whether someone is a contractor or an employee depends on the substance of the working arrangement, not just the label in an agreement. The distinction affects tax, super and other obligations, so we review the facts.

Personal services income (PSI) is income mainly for your personal skills or effort. Special rules can apply, and whether you operate a personal services business (PSB) affects how that income is taxed.

Payroll tax is a state-based tax that can apply once your wages exceed a threshold. The rates, thresholds and grouping rules depend on the jurisdiction.

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