Stafford Accounting

Stafford Accounting Stafford Accounting was born from a passion for empowering business owners, and our team is committed to delivering a personal and impactful service.

Steve prides himself on providing the personal touch, removing the stress for you and helping you achieve a work/life balance. Steve and his team take a practical, hands-on approach to your finances, focusing on building your business in collaboration with you. The team at Stafford Accounting are pro-active not reactive, with a focus on strategies that will best help move your business forward.

If you run a small business, the ATO has some advice. Spoiler: it starts with your records.
26/05/2026

If you run a small business, the ATO has some advice. Spoiler: it starts with your records.

“Every year we see small businesses run into avoidable issues because they haven’t kept accurate records, reported all their income or managed their cashflow effectively”

Good revenue. Tight cash. It happens more than you'd think, and it's fixable.
19/05/2026

Good revenue. Tight cash. It happens more than you'd think, and it's fixable.

Having a strong cash position gives a business a critical buffer when it comes to covering day-to-day operational expenses, paying suppliers and making capital purchases. However, cashflow can be notoriously difficult to manage in practice, even for profitable businesses.

From 1 July 2026, you can claim a $1,000 tax deduction with zero receipts. No substantiation required. It's one of the e...
14/05/2026

From 1 July 2026, you can claim a $1,000 tax deduction with zero receipts. No substantiation required. It's one of the easier wins in this year's Budget 👷

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the ‘most important and ambitious Budget in decades’. Certainly, the 2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairnes...

Think your work vehicle arrangement is sorted for FBT? There's a change this year you'll want to know about before lodge...
12/05/2026

Think your work vehicle arrangement is sorted for FBT? There's a change this year you'll want to know about before lodgement.

The 2025-26 fringe benefits tax (FBT) year ended on 31 March 2026. As employers gear up for FBT tax time, there are a few changes for 2025-26 that employers should be aware of, especially if you provide plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to your employees.

Are you ready for Payday Super?From 1 July 2026, super contributions must hit your employees' funds within 7 business da...
05/05/2026

Are you ready for Payday Super?
From 1 July 2026, super contributions must hit your employees' funds within 7 business days of payday. Quarterly payments won't cut it anymore.
If you haven't started preparing, now's the time. Give us a call, we can help you get sorted before the deadline.

From 1 July 2026, the way you pay your employees’ super is changing. Instead of making quarterly super payments to your employees’ funds, contributions will essentially need to be paid at the same time as salary and wages.

New financial year — new goals. 🎯It's a great time to stop, reflect, and think about what you actually want from your bu...
28/04/2026

New financial year — new goals. 🎯
It's a great time to stop, reflect, and think about what you actually want from your business this year. More profit? Less stress? A business that doesn't need you every minute?
We've put together five practical tips to help you set goals that matter — and actually follow through on them.

The new financial year is a new beginning. As a business owner this a great time for you to reflect on where you are at and think about your business goals for the financial year ahead.

It’s not about predicting the future, it’s about being prepared for it. Scenario planning helps you make confident decis...
21/04/2026

It’s not about predicting the future, it’s about being prepared for it. Scenario planning helps you make confident decisions, no matter what comes next.

In a business environment that’s currently highly volatile and changeable, it pays to scenario-plan for all eventualities.

Profit doesn’t always mean cash in the bank 💸Your Statement of Cash Flows shows exactly how money moves through your bus...
14/04/2026

Profit doesn’t always mean cash in the bank 💸

Your Statement of Cash Flows shows exactly how money moves through your business. It’s one of the most important tools to understand your true financial position.

If you’ve ever wondered “where is my money actually going?” this one’s for you.

The statement of cash flows, (also known as the cash flow statement), shows how your business has generated and used cash (and cash equivalents) within a specific time period.

Do you really know what your balance sheet is telling you? 🤔It holds clues about your business’s financial health and we...
31/03/2026

Do you really know what your balance sheet is telling you? 🤔

It holds clues about your business’s financial health and we’ve outlined 5 key things to watch for.

Chances are you’ve heard of the accounting term ‘balance sheet’. But what is a balance sheet? And what does it tell you about your finances?

FBT year-end is almost here 👀Now’s the time to review benefits, get your records in order, and avoid last-minute stress ...
24/03/2026

FBT year-end is almost here 👀
Now’s the time to review benefits, get your records in order, and avoid last-minute stress before 31 March.

If your business provides benefits like company cars, gym memberships, or entertainment to employees, now is the time to gather your records. For those with company vehicles, please remember to take an odometer reading on 31 March.

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Unit 1, 146 Fullarton Road
Adelaide, SA
5067

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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