Integrated Accounting Group

Integrated Accounting Group Located in Leederville WA, Integrated Accounting Group are small business specialists that provide professional accounting & business advisory services

Integrated Accounting Group are business accounting specialists working with Individuals, Sole-traders, Partnerships, Companies, Trusts and Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Our services include: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Corporate Administration, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, ABN, BAS, GST & IAS Compliance, Business Advice, Business Structures, Succession Planning, Superannuation, Estate Planning, Asset Protection. You can contact Integrated Accounting Group by calling 08 6363 7888

Following up on our post about the hurdles family businesses face, we need to talk about the alternative to just "hoping...
29/05/2026

Following up on our post about the hurdles family businesses face, we need to talk about the alternative to just "hoping the kids take over."

A lot of business owners think succession planning is something you do in your final year of work. The truth is, if you want to get paid what your business is actually worth, you need to start preparing years in advance.

Whether you plan to sell to a competitor, hand it to your staff, or pass it down the family line, the goal is exactly the same: you need to make yourself redundant. If the business relies on you knowing all the clients and making every final call, itโ€™s going to be very hard to sell in the current economy. Buyers want to buy a well-oiled machine, not a high-stress job.

Over the next few years, your focus should be on building systems that run without you and getting your financial records spotless.

Alan and the team at IAG specialise in helping owners build this exact roadmap. We help you move from being the centre of the business to being a true shareholder, so you can exit on your own terms when the time is right.

Running a business is tough. Running a business with your parents, siblings, or children brings a whole different level ...
27/05/2026

Running a business is tough. Running a business with your parents, siblings, or children brings a whole different level of pressure. When you sit across the desk from family, business decisions can get personal very quickly.

We work with a lot of local family enterprises, and we often see them hit a wall for the same few reasons:

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ: Treating major financial decisions too casually just because "we're all family" and skipping the formal checks and balances.

๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Ignoring poor financial numbers or avoiding tough conversations about performance just to prevent an awkward argument at the next family barbecue.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ: Assuming the kids will eventually take over, without having a formal handover plan or checking if they actually want the job.

๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜: Losing great staff members who aren't part of the family because they feel they can't progress past a certain level.

The most successful family businesses treat their operations like a corporate entity, not a family project.

Alan and the team at IAG act as that much-needed objective voice in the room. We handle the hard numbers and the strategic planning, so you don't have to take the business stress home with you.

Youโ€™ve put the time, the energy, and the money into building something great. But do you actually know what itโ€™s worth?T...
25/05/2026

Youโ€™ve put the time, the energy, and the money into building something great. But do you actually know what itโ€™s worth?

Thereโ€™s a bit of a myth going around that you can just multiply your sales by a certain number and get your selling price. In reality, thatโ€™s a bit like trying to value a house based on how many windows it hasโ€”it doesn't tell the whole story.

What actually drives your business value? Systems, risk, and people.

Does the business run like clockwork when youโ€™re on holiday? Is all your income tied up in one or two big clients? Do you have a team that stays, or a revolving door of staff? These are only three of the MANY questions you need to be able to answer with confidence and clarity.

We believe that a professional valuation is the best reality check a business owner can have. It shows you what youโ€™re worth today and, more importantly, exactly what you need to fix to get a better price tomorrow. Don't leave your exit to chance.

Most business owners treat their annual tax meeting like a trip to the dentist. It's necessary, slightly uncomfortable, ...
22/05/2026

Most business owners treat their annual tax meeting like a trip to the dentist. It's necessary, slightly uncomfortable, and focused entirely on what has already happened. There is a massive difference between an accountant who tells you what happened last year and a partner who tells you what is coming next month.

For a long time, the standard "tax agent" model worked well enough. Youโ€™d drop off your receipts, sign your return, and see them again in twelve months. But in 2026, with interest rates staying high and the market moving faster than ever, that "once-a-year" chat just doesn't cut it anymore.

What a vCFO (Virtual CFO) brings to the table that a standard tax agent doesn't:

1๏ธโƒฃ Forecasting: Instead of just looking at last yearโ€™s profit, we look at next yearโ€™s cash flow.

2๏ธโƒฃ Real-Time Data: Making decisions based on what is happening in your bank account today, not six months ago.

3๏ธโƒฃ Problem Solving: Identifying a dip in your margins before it becomes a crisis, rather than explaining why it happened after the damage is done.

The best business owners arenโ€™t necessarily the ones with the most luck; they are the ones with the best information. Shifting to a vCFO model means you always have an expert in your corner, helping you steer the ship through the choppy water instead of just writing the report after the journey is over.

Itโ€™s easy to talk about business success in terms of sales, but what about the person behind the scenes? Being the one i...
20/05/2026

Itโ€™s easy to talk about business success in terms of sales, but what about the person behind the scenes? Being the one in charge means carrying a lot of invisible pressure, especially when interest rates are high and the rules seem to be changing every week.

If youโ€™ve been feeling a bit burnt out lately, the problem might not be your work ethic. Often, itโ€™s the stress of the "unknown." Not knowing exactly where your cash flow stands or what the ATO is planning can make even a good day feel heavy.

Alan and the team at IAG want to help lift that weight. We believe that a solid financial plan is the best cure for that "pit in your stomach" feeling. Weโ€™re here to get your systems organised and your strategy clear, so you can finally switch off at night knowing exactly where you stand.

Youโ€™ve looked after everyone else, letโ€™s make sure someone is looking after you, too!

We all know the feeling of the "June Panic". Scrambling to get receipts together and trying to figure out how to lower a...
18/05/2026

We all know the feeling of the "June Panic". Scrambling to get receipts together and trying to figure out how to lower a looming tax bill at the absolute last minute.

The truth is, if you are waiting until the end of the financial year to think about your tax, you are likely paying more than you need to. The best strategies for keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket take time to implement. They require looking at your business now, understanding what your profit looks like, and making smart decisions before the financial year closes.

Right now, Alan and the team at IAG are sitting down with local owners to do exactly that. We are mapping out plans to improve returns and legally reduce tax liabilities long before the June rush hits.

We also know that running a business doesn't always fit into a neat 9-to-5 schedule. That is why we structure our advice around your reality, offering strategic reviews that actually fit into your week. A little bit of planning today saves a lot of stress (and cash) tomorrow.

Remember when we talked about the ATOโ€™s "Digital Detectives"? Well, those detectives are now the main force behind the A...
15/05/2026

Remember when we talked about the ATOโ€™s "Digital Detectives"? Well, those detectives are now the main force behind the ATO Debt Reset.

The tax office has a huge task: recovering unpaid tax debt that has built up over the last few years. To do this, they are not just sending out letters: they are "connecting the dots" between your business and your personal life.

But how does data matching fuels the recovery?

Well, since super is moving toward a payday model, the ATO knows much faster if a payment is missed. Their systems also check if a business reporting a loss is the same one whose director just insured a luxury car or boat. Not a great look

Also, If certain tax reports are more than three months late, directors can become personally liable for the debt through a DPN (Director Penalty Notice), meaning it goes from being a budget problem to a backpocket problem.

The times of the ATO being used as a "cheap source of finance" are over. They are using data to ensure that tax and super are prioritised. In this climate, the most valuable asset a business owner can have is total consistency between what they do and what they report.

It starts with one smart tool here and another "AI upgrade" there, but suddenly your monthly software bill is hundreds o...
13/05/2026

It starts with one smart tool here and another "AI upgrade" there, but suddenly your monthly software bill is hundreds of dollars more than it was last year. In 2026, many Perth business owners are feeling "AI Fatigue": the frustration of paying for complex tools that just do not seem to make life any easier.

It is time to audit your tech stack and stop the silent leaks. Here is how we recommend you start:

First, check your recurring payments. Look for those smaller price hikes on tools you have been using for years. Often, "AI features" are added and billed automatically.

Next you want to try and spot the overlaps. Do you really need three different tools that all do "AI summaries" or "automatic scheduling"?

And finally, but most importantly, you absoltely must test the ROI. If a tool has not saved you time or made you money in the last 30 days, it might be time to hit cancel.

The ATO knows a lot more about your finances than you might think.They are no longer just looking at your bank accounts....
11/05/2026

The ATO knows a lot more about your finances than you might think.

They are no longer just looking at your bank accounts. Their new "digital detective" systems are now cross-checking your tax return against data from insurance companies, car registries, and even property titles. It's called "data matching" and it's just one way they are keeping business owners accountable.

If you have a lifestyle that includes luxury cars, boats, or holiday rentals, the ATO is checking to see if your declared income actually supports those assets. They are also looking closely at "side hustles" like Airbnb and crypto trading, which now report directly to the tax office.

So where is there main focus this year?

๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜†๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€: Are your personal toys being paid for with company money?

๐—š๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ: Is every dollar from your side hustle being declared?

๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€: Does your business spending look "normal" for your industry?

At IAG, we help you stay one step ahead of the automated flags. We make sure your records are bulletproof so you can focus on growing your business without the stress of an unexpected letter in the mail.

We all start businesses for freedom, but many business owners feel "trapped" because their business cannot run without t...
08/05/2026

We all start businesses for freedom, but many business owners feel "trapped" because their business cannot run without them. If you want to maximise your sale price (assuming that's your exit strategy) and ensure a smooth transition, you need an exit plan long before you are ready to leave.

In the 2026 economy, buyers are looking for resilience. They want to see businesses that can handle high costs and tight margins without the founder holding everything together.

But why is talking about your exit strategy now so important when it could be years or decades away?

1๏ธโƒฃ Boost Your Valuation: Planning early helps you "clean the kitchen" so your business looks its best to potential buyers.

2๏ธโƒฃ Tax Minimisation: There are specific structures we can set up now to ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money when you sell.

3๏ธโƒฃ Peace of Mind: Knowing your "end game" makes the daily stress of 2026 much easier to manage.

Alan and the team at IAG have decades of experience helping business owners transition to their next chapter.

Letโ€™s make sure your exit is a success, not a surprise. Give us a call at (08) 6363 7888 to start the conversation.

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Perth, WA
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