AMD Chartered Accountants

AMD Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants and Advisors in Regional Western Australia, with offices in Bunbury, Margaret River, Mandurah, Geraldton, Donnybrook and Perth.

The short answer: the ATO generally requires businesses to keep most records for five years from the date you lodge your...
15/07/2026

The short answer: the ATO generally requires businesses to keep most records for five years from the date you lodge your tax return. That covers everything from invoices and receipts through to bank statements and payroll records.

The longer answer is that some records sit outside that five-year window. If you're dealing with capital gains assets, you'll need to hold onto records for the entire time you own the asset, plus five years after you sell it.

If you're not sure what you should be holding onto, or you've inherited a mess from a previous system, it's worth having a conversation with your accountant sooner rather than later.

Drop your questions in the comments or get in touch with the AMD team.

⚽ What a weekend at the Australind Junior Soccer Club 2026 Girls Carnival!At AMD, community isn't just something we talk...
14/07/2026

⚽ What a weekend at the Australind Junior Soccer Club 2026 Girls Carnival!

At AMD, community isn't just something we talk about, it's where we live, work and (this past weekend) cheer from the sidelines. That's why we were so proud to sponsor this fantastic initiative, celebrating grassroots girls' football right here in the South West.

The carnival was a huge success, and it was made a little sweeter for our Margaret River Director, Catriona Le Blanc, whose daughter Sophia took to the pitch with team Leeuwin - the U17 carnival champions! 🏆

The Margaret River office would like the record to show: bragging rights, secured. 😉

Congratulations to Australind Junior Soccer Club, the volunteers, and every girl who played, you made the weekend one to remember.

📸 Catriona and Sophia celebrating Leeuwin's win

13/07/2026

We asked our team the question what's the biggest mistake people make with their accountant?
The answer kept coming up the same way. People either wait too long to pick up the phone, or they come in without the full picture and expect the best outcome.
Your accountant can only work with what they're given. The more information they have, and the earlier they have it, the better the advice they can give you.
If this sounds familiar, you know what to do.

09/07/2026

Take a look in the door. Every office looks a little different. The people make it feel the same.
Different towns, different faces, same commitment to showing up and doing right by the people who trust us with their numbers. Whether it's a quick conversation between meetings or working through something complex together, the way we work doesn't change depending on which door you walk through.
That consistency isn't something we talk about much.

It's just how things are done at AMD.

08/07/2026

🎉 Join us for the SWAMS NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day! 🎉

Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 – 50 Years Deadly with a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Bunbury Trotting Club on Friday 10 July, 10am–2pm.

Enjoy live entertainment, cultural food tasting, a free sausage sizzle, petting zoo, inflatables, stalls and so much more!

No one wants to hear the word "audit," but understanding what triggers one means you're far less likely to find yourself...
07/07/2026

No one wants to hear the word "audit," but understanding what triggers one means you're far less likely to find yourself in that conversation.
The ATO uses data-matching technology to compare what you lodge against information from banks, employers, share registries, and government agencies. If something doesn't line up, it flags for review.

Some of the most common triggers include:
📌 Unusually high deductions relative to your income.
📌 Large or unexplained cash transactions.
📌 Undeclared income from investments, rentals or side work.
📌 Consistent losses claimed by a business over multiple years.

The good news is that audits aren't random. Staying on top of your records, claiming only what you're genuinely entitled to, and working with an accountant who knows the rules means you've got very little to worry about.
If it's been a while since you've reviewed your position, it might be worth a conversation before the end of financial year.

This NAIDOC Week, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal an...
05/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Across our work in the South West, Midwest, Peel, and Margaret River regions, we're proud to operate on Country with deep roots and enduring strength.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

When you have branches all over WA, there's bound to be a bit of friendly inter-office competition over who's the best 😉...
03/07/2026

When you have branches all over WA, there's bound to be a bit of friendly inter-office competition over who's the best 😉
This week's shoutout goes to our Geraldton team, and yes, before you ask, yes cruising around in Tas' Pontiac Firebird Trans Am might have a little to do with it..🔥🛞🏆

But honestly? A city that gets more sunshine hours per year than almost anywhere else in Australia probably doesn't need to bribe anyone. They're just built different up there. 😎
So meet the Geraldton crew, the people behind the numbers, the people behind the name. (And, the people with the best car parked out the front of the office)

What do you reckon... are they the ones to beat?

Myth vs Fact ... Turns out, there are quite a few things we’ve all been getting wrong over the years. Some are harmless,...
01/07/2026

Myth vs Fact ... Turns out, there are quite a few things we’ve all been getting wrong over the years. Some are harmless, some are surprising, and there's one in particular that we want to clear up…

Myth: Goldfish only have a three-second memory.
FALSE ❌ They can remember things for months.

Myth: You lose most of your body heat through your head.
FALSE ❌ You lose heat through any part of your body that’s exposed.

Myth: Accountants are boring.
FALSE ❌ The team at AMD would like to officially challenge that claim. They’re full of personality, have a sense of humour, and (unfortunately for everyone else) some very strong opinions about office snacks.

Another myth officially debunked.
Get to know the people behind your numbers and see the facts for yourself.

Most businesses are already surrounded by numbers.Reports, software, dashboards… it’s all there. But when you’re not sur...
25/06/2026

Most businesses are already surrounded by numbers.
Reports, software, dashboards… it’s all there. But when you’re not sure what you’re looking at, it becomes noise instead of insight. That’s where decisions start to stall. Opportunities get missed. And uncertainty creeps in.
Clarity isn’t about more reports or more detail, it’s about understanding what actually matters and what to do next.
When your numbers are clear, decisions become simpler and more confident.

If your numbers feel overwhelming or unclear, get in touch, we’ll help you make sense of them.

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Bunbury, WA

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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