Accounted 4 Bookkeeping Services

26/05/2026

Reckon Accounts Hosted 2026 is now available!

It is recommended to upgrade now so you can ensure everything is configured correctly, ready for Payday Super commencement from 1st July:

10/05/2026

09/04/2026

Reckon have now released further information on how to access Colonial’s new super clearing house, for RA & RAH users:

https://community.reckon.com/discussion/8102371/firstchoice-employer-super-clearing-house-for-reckon-accounts-desktop-users-is-now-available

https://community.reckon.com/discussion/8102370/firstchoice-employer-super-clearing-house-for-reckon-accounts-hosted-users-is-now-available

We're super excited to let you know access to Colonial First State's FirstChoice Employer Super Clearing House is now available for Reckon Accounts Hosted customers! As a reminder, Reckon has partnered with Colonial First State (CFS) to give Reckon Accounts customers free access to the FirstChoice E...

19/03/2026

Sham Contracting is being monitored & identified …

https://www.ato.gov.au/media-centre/sham-contracting-in-the-spotlight?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQpZDNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeC57jCwsPrJdnEINEmoy9f0bTks-LgsmrFDc0k34NDEyaPoiNZEVLHlMOAPI_aem_qzdjnX7KPXVYFHTJ08V88Q

This is a joint media release from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).

26/02/2026

PAYDAY SUPER SOLUTION FOR RECKON ACCOUNTS DESKTOP/HOSTED !

Reckon have partnered with Colonial First State Super to assist employers with new PayDay Super requirements - along with the closure of the ATO’s Small Business Super Clearing House - from 1st July 2026 😊

Whilst any clearing house can be used, most will only provide no-cost access for employers who register as their default fund. Reckon’s partnership with Colonial offers a FREE solution for RA/RAH users, without the need to change your employer default fund.

Users can register their interest here for updates on utilising Colonial’s FirstChoice Employer Super Clearing House 😁

* NOTE: This offering is NOT compulsory, it’s just an option!
If you already have a Payday Super-compliant arrangement in place, you are not required to change 😊 *

Find out how the SBSCH closure will affect Reckon Accounts & Hosted customers and how to get prepared with Colonial First State.

24/02/2026

As bookkeepers and advisors, we often see the early signs when a small business is under financial pressure.

If you (or someone you know) is dealing with cash flow stress, growing debt, or unexpected hardship, the Small Business Debt Helpline offers free, confidential support.

Getting help early can:
✔ Reduce stress and overwhelm
✔ Stop problems from escalating
✔ Support both the business and the owner’s wellbeing

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

📞 1800 413 828
🌐 www.sbdh.org.au

Sometimes the strongest step forward is simply reaching out.

https://sbdh.org.au/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQJ4KRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEerhCJR1TyOYxmYwRHpCGOliUi09Ya9feZr8ILAp7SMaczKPL6-YliF1zBRw0_aem_YdaLJ4RX6rmPyaIBhOqHWg

If you or someone you know is struggling with their business finances, call us. Our small business financial counsellors will give you free, independent and confidential advice.

04/02/2026

The ATO has recently updated the info/ Super Checklist for employers:

15/12/2025

Most BAS refunds get processed just fine, but sometimes the ATO will hold some for review while it double-checks all the details 🧾 💸 This doesn’t automatically mean you did something wrong: they’re just doing due diligence against GST fraud.

If your BAS refund is larger than usual, the ATO might hold it and ask for supporting evidence, such as tax invoices or bank statements. Talk to your bookkeeper if your refund is held, but don’t worry — the ATO pays interest on genuine refunds held for more than 14 days.

You can read more about how BAS works here 👉 https://ow.ly/PXIg50XtSZt

23/11/2025

Celebrating my 14th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

17/09/2025

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10/09/2025

HELP debt reduction legislation has now been passed so the ATO have released updated HELP tax tables, reflecting this change.

What does this mean ?
Employees with this checkbox selected in their employee record are having additional PAYG Tax deducted if/when their gross earnings reach the current thresholds.
As these thresholds have now been reduced, the additional tax amount has decreased accordingly.
To reflect this reduction, Reckon have released an update for this in Reckon Accounts, effective on gross payments made from 24/09/25.
For Hosted users, no action is required as this update will apply automatically:

About the September Tax Table Update for STSL. On 2 August 2025, the Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025 became law. In response, ATO released updated tax tables for e…