Small Business All Figured Out

004. Are You Working With A Professional?

February 11, 2020 Corinne Cole & Sheryl Cole Episode 4
Small Business All Figured Out
004. Are You Working With A Professional?
Show Notes

In this episode, you'll find out whether or not you're working with a professional Accountant or Bookkeeper.

This should matter to you as both a business owner and an individual taxpayer - because the risks of working with a non-professional could end up costing you and your business significant time and money, not to mention stress!

We talk about:

  • What a profession actually is
  • The professional bodies to which your accountant or bookkeeper should belong
  • The difference between a Tax Agent and a BAS Agent 
  • What a BAS Agent is licensed to do
  • What a Tax Agent is licensed to do
  • What is required of a professional to become a registered tax practitioner
  • The 3 Key Questions you should ask your accountant or bookkeeper 
  • The risks of not working with a registered tax practitioner 

You can learn more about the show hosts, Corinne Cole and Sheryl Cole at
platinumaccounting.com.au