01/07/2026
New Financial Year SME Compliance Check
As we start a new financial year, it is a good time for business owners to pause and review the key items that can easily be missed during a busy EOFY period.
PAYROLL AND PEOPLE
Make sure minimum wage and award rate changes have been updated from 1 July, and check that payroll settings, employee classifications, allowances and STP finalisation are correct.
SUPERANNUATION
With Payday Super changes coming in from 1 July 2026, businesses should start reviewing payroll timing, cash flow and super payment processes now.
TAX AND REPORTING
Check June quarter BAS, PAYG, FBT reporting, payroll tax and other year-end reporting requirements.
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
Review your MYOB, Xero, SAP or other accounting system to make sure the new financial year setup, locked periods, payroll updates and reporting settings are correct.
STOCK AND INVENTORY
If your business holds stock, year-end stocktake is important to confirm closing stock value, identify stock differences and review slow-moving or obsolete items.
INSURANCE, REGISTRATIONS AND LICENCES
Review workers compensation, ASIC annual review dates, business name renewals, insurance policies, council registrations and any industry-specific licence renewals.
The key message is simple: do not wait until something is overdue. A short year-end checklist can help avoid penalties, payroll errors, missed renewals, stock issues and cash flow surprises.