ICB News Channel

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 Bookkee...

"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, th...

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 initiativ...

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 i...

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...

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 m...

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...

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 S...

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 dive...

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 underst...

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 Book...

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 happenin...