ICB Executive Director, Matthew Addison and host, Rob Marshall, discuss, relate and debate a wide range of topics impacting Bookkeepers across Australia right now, in this episode. The introduction of a new Superannuation Choice form, the all new lodgement deferrals for Agents, how Annual Shutdowns by employers will need some review and re-thinking going forward, as well as the impact Bookkeepers can get engaging with ICB via Social Media and planning for the End of the Financial Year, all get a...
May 06, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The ICB News Channel Podcast continues to keep Bookkeepers across Australia informed and updated on current happenings in the Bookkeeping World and this episode of the Podcast is no different. Rob is joined by Matthew and Simone as they discuss the recent Australian Bookkeepers Summit, including the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on Bookkeepers and where Bookkeeping finds itself in 2023 and beyond. When penalties don't apply from the ATO, for Business owners and agents due to certain ...
Apr 07, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Fairwork Information Sheets for Employers and Employees, Working from home tax deduction reform, Voluntary Withholding Agreements, some important updates in the BAS Agent World and Stapled Super Funds ... are just some of the stories covered in this months episode of the ICB News Channel. Rob sits down with ICB Executive Director Matthew Addison to discuss these important news items affecting the Bookkeeping community of Australia. We also hear from ICB's newest Life Member - Maria Landrelli, wh...
Mar 16, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Flexible working arrangements, prohibiting pay secrecy, the gender pay gap and gender equality, as well as sexual harassment in the workplace are all discussed in this episode ... episode 15 of the ICB News Channel. The "Secure Jobs, Better Pay" laws that have commenced rolling out here in Australia are the lens that is examined by Matthew & Rob in this episode along with how STP & Activity Statements are entering a new era of pre-fill and how this will affect Bookkeepers. Tom from XERO ...
Feb 13, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Episode 14 of the ICB News Channel, has ICB Executive Director, Matthew Addison and host Rob, taking a look at the year ahead, 2023, and what Bookkeepers (Professional or Employed) as well as Business Owners, can expect when it comes to all things Bookkeeping. How to deal with the "unexpected and the unknown" is given a particular lens. Paid Domestic Violence Leave and how this will impact Payslips is discussed in this episode along with the impacts to Bookkeepers and Small Businesses following ...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 14
Episode 13 of the ICB News Channel Podcast features Xero's Will Buckley, who sits down with Rob and unpacks Xero's staged rollout of Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 and explains next steps for Bookkeepers and Xero customers across Australia. Rob is also joined by MYOB Community Relations Manager Partners, Leanne Berry, who brings an update of the journey MYOB has been on with Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 and a few tips as to what MYOB users should consider as deadlines loom for STP2. Finally, Emplo...
Dec 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
A bookkeepers view and review of the recent Federal Budget, brought down in the last week of October 2022, is the focus and discussion on this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast. Host Rob Marshall is joined by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Executive Director, Matthew Addison, who was in Canberra for the Budget as it was released, and unpacks this for Small Business Owners and Bookkeepers in a way that will enlighten for those in those sectors. This includes the Budget response to -...
Nov 08, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
"Beating the Peak Season Blues" is a focus in this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast and continues our focus on mental health and wellbeing for Bookkeepers and Small Business owners. If you are either a Professional Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper in Employment or a Student Bookkeeper as well as a Small Business Owner, and have been struggling a bit lately or feeling somewhat stressed and anxious, this episode is a must listen. Renowned Beyond Blue speaker and former Bookkeeper and Business owner, ...
Oct 06, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
If you are a Bookkeeper and a Small Business Owner here in Australia and have been struggling mentally or had feelings of stress and anxiety in recent times, we strongly recommend you take time to listen this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast. ICB have recently partnered with the Beyond Blue "New Access for Small Business Owners" program, also known as NASBO. This program is a free initiative to assist Bookkeepers and Small Business Owners who are dealing with those feelings of stress and ...
Sep 08, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast tackles a big issue and a very important conversation for all Bookkeepers and Small Business to be having at the moment. Cashflow is a lifeline in any business at any time, but never in our history have we seen the need to be aware of and have an understanding of, cashflow and the role it plays in dealing with growing inflation, interest rates, supply issues and employee recruitment and retention ... just to name a few challenges confronting business ...
Aug 08, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast, tackles topics such as - impacts of the minimum wage increases in Australia commencing July 2022, Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 questions answered, key legislation changes for consideration for Bookkeepers and Businesses as we move into the 2023 financial year, how to change a PAYG Withholding cycle with the ATO, Fuel Tax Credits, ATO Business Debts on hold, Business email compromise, MyGovID troubleshooting, plus much more. Join host Rob Marshall as ...
Jul 07, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this Episode 7 of the ICB News Channel, host Rob Marshall is joined by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Newsletter Editor, Simone Emmett. Rob & Simone discuss and unpack some crucial topics that Bookkeepers and Small Business owners from across Australia will benefit from, by tuning in. This includes a look at options and processes the ICB offers for End of Financial Year 2022, with many critical tools available to make this very busy and intense time of the year, a bit less stressf...
Jun 18, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 6 of the ICB News Channel Podcast again taps into the essential and relevant topics of the "now" in Bookkeeping. In this episode we take a very close look at the results from the recent ICB Annual Bookkeeper Survey results. The core information discussed from the survey results may surprise some as well as providing great insights for all Bookkeepers to use and leverage, either in practice or in employment. ATO communications being sent to Employers for STP2 and changes to Superannuation...
May 12, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5 of the ICB News Channel, has Matthew, Amanda and Rob doing a deep dive into the March edition of the ICB Newsletter and discussing critical articles relevent for and affecting, Bookkeepers and Business's across Australia. This episode tackles subjects such as recent changes to the Small Business Super Clearing House, Tax File Declaration forms in a STP2 World, All purpose allowances in STP2, Client verification tools, the power of Networking as a Bookkeeper, plus so much more. Matthew ...
Apr 21, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4 of the ICB News Channel examines the major stories from the most recent edition of the ICB Newsletter. In this episode, Rob, Pauline and Simone discuss relevant topics in the world of Bookkeeping, including recent developments for the removal of the $450 Super Guarantee Threshold for Employers and the latest regarding e-Invoicing and the ATO's views regarding this. This episode also dives into understanding the ICB recommendations to Bookkeepers with how to engage successfully with Bus...
Mar 03, 2022•24 min
Episode 3 of the ICB News Channel, explores a range of topics that are important for Bookkeepers to understand and be across, directed from a deep dive into the January 2022 release of the ICB Newsletter. Employee Allowances often are a topic of confusion for Employers and in this episode of the Podcast, Matthew examines why that can be the case and how the coming of STP phase 2, has taken understanding how to map allowances under this new requirement from the ATO, to a whole new level. An updat...
Feb 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2 of the ICB News Channel Podcast for Bookkeepers, takes a deep dive into the role that the Professional Bookkeeper plays in the world of Small Business and the impact that can make. This episode also looks at Start up Businesses and the way Bookkeepers can play their part in ensuring success, especially with the digital processes that Bookkeepers can bring to the table. Education for Bookkeepers and in particular CPE for Professional Bookkeepers and Registered BAS Agents is explored in ...
Jan 13, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first episode of our exciting new and informative Podcast ... Matthew, Rob and Erica explore and discuss the latest news from the ICB Newsletter. This episode puts a special focus on Single Touch Payroll Phase 2, PRODA, Stapled Super Funds, Fair Work legislative changes regarding Sexual Harassment in the workplace, plus much, much more. Stay connected and up to date with all things happening in the world of Bookkeeping, compliance, the ATO and legislation affecting Business in Australia. ...
Dec 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
