October 2012 Newsletter

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October 2012 News, views and things you need to know			Click here for the PDF version

Welcome to the ICB's October 2012 Newsletter. You can also download a PDF version here.


Contents

Important News 1
*	Notable Quote - Purchase or Subscribe to software
*	Flexibiltiy arrangements for employees
*	2012 / 2013 Members Guide is on its way..........
*	Portal Changes mean the TAX Agent and YOU can work on the BAS
*	Everybody says our world needs to change

Best Practice Bookkeeping 1
*	Questions to consider from your software provider (especially Cloud)
*	Advanced Warning - ATO says more information on payslips
*	ATO Super Handout for new employees
*	Keeping records for Capital Gains Tax
*	PAYGW on terminations

The BAS Agent World 1
*	Best Process - ATO list of outstanding BAS's
*	ATO guides on how to use the portal
*	No more paper Activity Statements, I wish.......
*	Change your client banking details
*	Notes from the TPB Consultive Forum

CPE - Continued Professional Education 1

ICB Network Meetings 1
*	What would you do....with minor employees??
*	Upcoming Network Meetings

Other things happening in the world 1
*	Do you know how many people over contribute to super?
*	Part of being a bookkeeper - Cloud adviser
*	Small Business ASIC survey

From the ICB 1
*	ICBenefits
*	Testimonial - October 22, 2012
*	Ever developing library of resources
*	Client Newsletter - eBrief - October 2012
*	What's new this month

Products and Solutions 1
*	Xero new invoicing feature - all electronic
*	Getting paid faster

From the ATO 1
*	ATO provides GST Governance Manual for business
*	Self Assessment for indirect tax (ATO Training Material)
*	Update Luxury Car Tax reference
*	Helping business pay on time

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ICB Supporters and Sponsors In this months Members Newsletter you will find the following additional information: Important News for You Marketing - Steps to winning new business Best Practice Bookkeeping Best Practice Bookkeeping - Cash Transaction Reporting Diary of an MYOB AR Install Other things happening in the world Legal Health Check for your business

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