ATO Registered BAS Agent

A Registered BAS Agent is an ATO Approved professional bookkeeper

Only a registered bookkeeper can legally provide BAS Lodgement service to business owners.

Is your bookkeeper a Registered BAS Agent?

Since 2010 all bookkeepers providing a BAS Service are required to register as a BAS Agent.

The requirements of a BAS Agent are:

Certificate iv in Financial Services – Bookkeeping or Accounting

Over 1000 hours relevant experience

Professional Indemnityinsurance

Ongoing Professional Development

What does that mean for you?

In the past, a bookkeeper was able to complete a QBO, Xero, MYOB, RA course and start charging for their services. Unfortunately, due to their lack of experience, they often left a mess. The client could do nothing about it except find someone else who, hopefully, would be able to clean up the mess. It is a costly exercise both financially and emotionally. 

As a BAS Agent there is a professional Code of Conduct in relation to:

Honesty and integrity

Independence (acting lawfully)

Confidentiality

Competence

Breaching the Code of Conduct can result in termination of the registration and Civil Penalties involving fines up to $137,500. At last there is something that can be done if you are left in a mess. We are Registered BAS Agents so that may give you confidence in the numbers, but the Team at Ide Accounts believes that great bookkeeping is not just about getting the compliance right … it’s about empowering you around your finances! If you need a Registered BAS Agent to help you with your business please get in touch with us today.

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