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Professional Small Business Accountants on ServiceSeeking.com.au charge between $40 and $150 per hour depending on the complexity of the advice required and whether you are an individual or a company.
The average overall hourly rate quoted by accountants through ServiceSeeking.com.au is $98.58 per hour, although this average is calculated by analysing accountants quotes on individual tax returns as well as small business accounting advice given to companies.
If you are an individual, accountants specialising in tax returns may negotiate a fixed fee with you, with some quotes for individual tax returns as low as $80.
If you are a small business after some help filing, managing your invoices or paying bills, bookkeepers on ServiceSeeking.com.au charge as little as $15 per hour. The average quoted rate for Bookkeeping Services is $44.79 per hour.
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What can a Small Business Accounting expert do for me?
Accountants often have areas of specialty. For instance, an accountant may work on personal tax affairs exclusively. Alternatively, accountants may have a focus on small business and may even focus on a particular industry segment.
For personal matters, an accountant will be able to prepare and submit your tax returns, and structure your personal finances. For business accounting, you may need them to assist with your payroll, superannuation, PAYG or BAS obligations as well as preparing accounts, P&L and Cash-flow statements and more.
What should I look for in an Accountant?
You should see if they have experience doing similar work. It's probably a bad idea to choose an accountant who specialises in personal tax returns to assist you with complicated business accounting problems and vice versa. Most importantly, you should choose with someone who you feel you can trust and who is responsive to your needs.
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What does bookkeeping cost?
Bookkeeping is generally priced on an hourly rate, though can be quotes at a fixed price for certain tasks. Bookkeepers charge $44.79 per hour on average for their services. Most businesses establish an ongoing relationship with a bookkeeper who can come in on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis to update the accounts and even process PAYG or BAS paperwork.
What should you look for in a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper should be thorough and have strong attention to detail. There are lots of software packages or online bookkeeping programs that make keeping business accounts much simpler and more accessible. You should check that your bookkeeper knows their way around your accounting software so they can do their work efficiently.
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How much should I pay for a personal tax return?
Lodging tax returns through an accountant is not too expensive. If your tax affairs are simple and you have all the paperwork at hand, it may only cost around $100.
What do I need to give my accountant?
You should have all your paperwork in order to help your accountant prepare and lodge your return quickly. They will need your PAYG summary (aka group certificate) and proof of any supplementary income from interest, rent or share dividends. You should also hang onto documents to do with expenses. If you have a car allowance, you should keep log books in order and all receipts for petrol, insurance and maintenance. You may also be eligible to claim deductions for books or educational purchases which relate to your income, or a portion of your rent if you work from home. A good personal accountant will let you know what you can and can't claim.
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What should I pay for a business accountant?
Accountants charge $98 per hour on average, though a specialist Accountant like an auditor or actuary can charge much more depending on their skills and experience.
What can an accountant do for my business?
A good accountant is an invaluable resource to any business. Larger businesses will emply accountants full time, but smaller businesses usually outsource their accounting. Accountants can provide excellent advice on company structure, finance options, grant submissions, budgets, as well as preparing and lodging tax returns and company accounts.
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