Progress Accounting

02/04/2026

The ATO has introduced Fuel Response Payment Plans to support businesses impacted by rising fuel costs and related supply chain expenses.

Who may be eligible?

You may qualify if:

• Your business costs have increased due to higher fuel, transport or logistics expenses
• You have a new tax debt or are struggling to meet existing payment plans
• You can demonstrate reduced capacity to pay specifically due to fuel price increases (not general cashflow pressures)
• Your tax lodgements are up to date (or brought up to date within 3 months)

Key features of the payment plan:

• No upfront payment required
• Up to 36 months (3 years) to pay
• Potential remission of General Interest Charges (GIC) if conditions are met
• Equal monthly repayments to help manage cashflow

To access this support, applications can be made through ATO Online Services for Business (or Online Services for Individuals (sole traders)).

If rising fuel costs are impacting your ability to meet your ATO obligations, please reach out to our team to discuss whether this option may be suitable for your business.

02/04/2026

27/03/2026

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Velorats on their epic ride from Mildura to Moyne this year!

Wishing the whole crew strong legs, safe roads, and a great ride ahead.

We’re proud to be along for the journey!

We welcome back Andrew Rosicka for the 2026 Murray2Moyne!

Rockstar, in case you can't tell, is a bit of a character - somewhat geographically challenged, we sometimes find that we need to put a banana in his sightline to keep him on the right track. Good bloke, and good rider to have back again in the Velorats bunch.

We're also pleased to welcome Progress Accounting as Andrew's sponsor this year. He does alright in the fundraising too - get on his wagon here: https://velorats-murray2moyne-2026.raiselysite.com/andrew-rosicka

22/03/2026

It was a pleasure to judge the Junior Show Ambassador and the Rural Ambassador awards at the Midlands Group Annual Dinner on Friday afternoon. Future leaders in the making!

18/03/2026

We’re also excited to welcome Aura Lo to the Progress Accounting team!

Aura plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly, supporting the team with calendar and document management, financial reconciliation, and operational coordination.

As one of our first points of contact, Aura also assists with client communications, helping us continue to deliver a high standard of service.

Working closely with Jess on day-to-day administration and operations, Aura also supports Ewen as his Executive Assistant.

Welcome to the team, Aura!

18/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Brooke Holloway to the Progress Accounting team!

Brooke brings over seven years of experience in the accounting industry and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. She has supported businesses across a range of sectors, including Primary Production and Trades and Construction.

Brooke will be an integral part of our accounting team, helping clients streamline operations and work towards their business goals. Her expertise in superannuation funds is also a valuable addition to our team.

Working closely with Ewen and Tarynn, Brooke is here to ensure all your accounting needs are taken care of.

Welcome Brooke!

10/03/2026

Remember when we talked about Payday Super? This one’s for you!

The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) is officially closing on 1 July 2026 as part of the Payday Super changes.

If you’re using SBSCH, you won’t be able to process payments or download records after 30 June 2026, so now’s the time to get organised.

Here’s what to focus on:

• GET READY NOW: Explore your options for managing super payments. Check whether your current payroll software can handle it, consider upgrading to one that does, or look into using a commercial clearing house or super fund.

• DOWNLOAD YOUR DATA: The ATO suggests making the Jan–March 2026 quarter your final one on SBSCH. This gives you enough time to download all your super records before the service closes.

• SWITCH EARLY: Don’t leave it until the last minute. Set up your employees with the new provider, train your team on the system, and run a test pay run so you’re ready to start paying super each payday from 1 July 2026.

• GET SUPPORT: Contact us if you need help with timing or setting up your new payment process.
Following the ATO’s transition checklist will help make the switch simple and stress-free.

You can access the ATO Checklist 👇https://www.ato.gov.au/api/public/content/73bd8eac60b94af491397ade39fd91cf?v=30826897

If you’re unsure where to start or would like help reviewing your options, reach out to us! We’re here to help make the transition smooth and stress-free for your business.

27/02/2026

You know how to raise crops. Now, get ready to raise margins.

Join our very own Ewen Fletcher at Commerce Ballarat’s Farmers Day Out on 25 March 2026 at the Ballarat Showgrounds.

Ewen will be presenting The Business of Farming – Knowing Your Numbers, a practical seminar for farmers who excel in production but want greater confidence on the business side of the operation.

A rural accountant with years of experience working alongside Agribusinesses, Ewen combines technical expertise with practical, real-world strategies to help businesses grow, improve performance, and reach their full potential.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand and use your financial reports
• Improve cash flow
• Set clear, measurable goals
• Plan strategically for long-term success

You’ll walk away with practical insights to support better decision-making, stronger profitability, and successful succession planning.

If you’re great in the paddock but want to feel just as confident in the numbers, this session is not to be missed.

The Business of Farming + Keynote speakers + Workshops Succession Planning, Agritourism, Resilience, AI in Ag, Workplace Health & Safety + Information Sites Including organisations & services that support farming + Networking A chance to come together with others in the industry and build connection...

21/01/2026

Payday Super!

One last reminder to let you know that we have held 2 out of our 3 webinars already!

To secure your spot for our last Webinar which will be held on Monday 9th February at 5pm, email Jess at [email protected] with your name and email address.

We’ll cover:
• What Payday Super actually requires
• How it affects your payroll and cashflow
• What employers should start preparing now
• Tools and processes to make it easier

15/01/2026

Payday Super is coming — are you ready?

A reminder to let you know that we have held 2 out of our 3 webinars already!

To secure your spot for our last Webinar which will be held on Monday 9th February at 5pm, email Jess at [email protected] with your name and email address.

We’ll cover:
• What Payday Super actually requires
• How it affects your payroll and cashflow
• What employers should start preparing now
• Tools and processes to make it easier

04/12/2025

Payday Super is coming — are you ready?


We’re running a webinar to walk you through what’s changing, what you need to do, and how to stay compliant without the stress.

For more details see the comments section of this post.

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