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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

20/07/2026

It happens to the best of us. You are at the checkout, you grab the wrong card out of your wallet, and suddenly your business account has just paid for the weekly family groceries. Or perhaps you have deliberately used company funds to pay for a personal holiday, figuring it is all your money anyway.

The harsh reality is that the tax office does not see it that way at all.

When you run a company, the money in the business account belongs to the business, not to you personally. If you regularly dip into the company funds for personal expenses, you are accidentally triggering a massive tax headache known as Division 7A. The ATO treats those withdrawals as unfranked dividends, meaning you could end up paying top-tier personal tax on that money with zero tax credits to soften the blow.

The easiest way to avoid this trap is to stop treating your business like a personal ATM.

We sit down with business owners all the time to fix this exact issue. Instead of random withdrawals, we help you set up a proper, tax-effective salary or dividend structure. It keeps the ATO happy, keeps your bookkeeping completely clean, and ensures you are actually paying yourself what you are worth.

17/07/2026

If you have an unpaid BAS or a mounting tax bill hanging over your head, you already know the heavy anxiety that comes with every letter you receive from the tax office.

For a long time, the ATO was quite relaxed about chasing up debts, but that grace period has officially ended. They are actively collecting outstanding amounts, and the absolute worst thing you can do right now is ignore their correspondence and hope the problem goes away. It won't, and the penalties will only compound.

The good news is that you do not have to deal with them on your own.

At IAG, we act as a buffer between you and the ATO. We can step in, open the lines of communication, and negotiate a manageable payment plan on your behalf. Once the immediate pressure is off, we work directly with you to fix the underlying cash flow issues so you aren't constantly playing catch-up.

It is incredibly common for growing businesses to hit cash flow roadblocks. The key is facing it early with the right support in your corner, so you can get back to focusing on your business rather than stressing over tax debt.

15/07/2026

Here is a question worth asking yourself: if fraud occurred in your business tomorrow, would you know what to do?

Most small business owners do not have a formal Fraud Policy in place. It tends to get pushed down the priority list until something actually goes wrong, and by then, being prepared is no longer an option.

A good Fraud Policy does not need to be a lengthy legal document. At its core, it should cover four things: the values and ethical standards your business holds itself to, a clear commitment from the people at the top, an honest look at where your financial risks actually sit, and a predetermined plan for how you would respond if fraud did occur.

That last part matters more than most people realise. Making clear-headed decisions in the middle of a crisis is hard. Having a plan already in place means you are not starting from scratch when the pressure is on.

There is also a practical upside. Insurers look more favourably on businesses that can show they have taken fraud risk seriously. A documented policy can work in your favour when you need to make a claim.

If you would like to talk through what this might look like for your business, our team is happy to help. Give us a call on (08) 6363 7888.

13/07/2026

If you're running your own business and handling the books yourself, you're not alone. Most small business owners do at some point.

What makes the difference isn't whether you do it yourself. It's whether you're doing it well.
Good systems, tidy records, and staying on top of compliance will save you a lot of time and stress down the track. And when your business grows to the point where you need to hand things over to a bookkeeper or accountant, you'll be very glad you set things up properly from the start.

A great free resource to help you get there: the Xero YouTube channel. Practical, easy to follow, and genuinely useful for anyone navigating the bookkeeping side of running a business.

We're always here when you're ready to take the next step.

10/07/2026

Remember a few years ago when people thought cryptocurrency was a clever way to make money completely outside the banking and tax systems? Those days are well and truly gone.

We thought we might need to have a quick chat about digital assets. The ATO now uses incredibly advanced data-matching technology directly with crypto exchanges. Basically, if you are buying, selling, or even just swapping digital currencies, they already have a record of it.

Assuming your digital wallet is invisible to the tax office is a guaranteed recipe for a massive headache and potential penalties. We aren't here to tell you where to invest your money, that is a job for your financial advisor, but our job is to make sure your investments don't get you into hot water at tax time.

If you have been trading or holding digital assets this year, you need to declare it correctly. Let's make sure your tax return is bulletproof so you can keep growing your wealth without the stress of an audit hanging over your head.

08/07/2026

Small business owners are some of the hardest working people in our community, and some of the least likely to ask for help when things get hard.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you're just not coping, please know that support is available. These services are confidential, non-judgmental, and there for anyone who needs them:

Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
headspace – 1800 650 890
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
The Samaritans Crisis Line – 13 52 47
Youthline WA – 1800 198 313
Multicultural Mental Health – 1300 136 289
Alcohol and Drug Information Service – 08 9442 5000

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. Please share this in case someone in your network needs it today.

06/07/2026

Does this sound familar?

You get your end-of-year reports back, your accountant congratulates you on a highly profitable year, but you are left scratching your head because your bank account is running on fumes.

This happens because profit and cash in the bank are two completely different things.

When you buy expensive new equipment, pay down the principal on a business loan, or take money out to pay yourself, it drains your cash reserves instantly.

However, those specific things do not actually show up as expenses on your Profit and Loss statement. You end up looking fantastic on paper, but commercially, you are strapped for cash. It is the classic 'paper profit' trap.

To run a successful business, you need to know exactly where your cash is hiding, not just what your profit looks like for the tax office. If you are tired of wondering where all your hard-earned money went at the end of the month, it is time to look at the bigger picture.

03/07/2026

You start out small as a sole trader, your business absolutely takes off, and suddenly you are running a massive operation on the exact same basic setup you had on day one.

The major problem with this is that if something goes wrong in the business, like a legal dispute or a huge client going under, your personal assets are completely exposed. Without the right structure in place, your family home is essentially carrying all of your business risk.

As your business grows, the way it is legally set up needs to grow with it. By moving to a company structure or setting up a family trust, you can draw a hard line between your business liabilities and your personal wealth. It is all about making sure the money and assets you have worked so hard for are actually safe.

If you haven't had an accountant review how your business is structured in a few years, it is absolutely time to look under the hood and make sure your home is protected.

Want to make sure your family home is separated from your business risks? Call the IAG team on (08) 6363 7888 or message us here, and let's review your setup.

01/07/2026

If you are still relying entirely on old-school advertising or hoping word-of-mouth will carry your business forever, you might actually be leaving a lot of money on the table.

We often speak to Perth business owners who view social media as a bit of a chore. But the reality is, if you aren't showing up online, your competitors are more than happy to step in and take that business off your hands.

The beauty of modern digital platforms is that the days of expensive "blanket advertising" are well and truly over. You no longer have to spend a fortune hoping the right person sees your ad.

Instead, you can target the exact people who need your services, drive them straight to your website, and build genuine trust with them before they even walk through your door. It is highly measurable, incredibly cost-effective, and absolutely essential for modern business growth.

29/06/2026

Our friends over at Empire Financial Group put out a brilliant article about why so many Australians are accidentally leaving money on the table when it comes to their superannuation.

It is a fantastic read, especially right now with the end of the financial year just days away.

One of the biggest missed opportunities we see is business owners not taking advantage of the "catch-up" rules. If you haven't maxed out your super contributions over the last few years, you might actually be allowed to carry those unused amounts forward. Putting a little extra into your super right now is one of the smartest ways to lower your current tax bill while building up your own retirement nest egg.

We have popped the link to Empire Financial Group’s article in the comments below. Have a read, and if you want to figure out exactly how much you can contribute before the deadline hits, give our team a call this week!

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7/643 Newcastle Street
Perth, WA
6007

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.intacc.com.au/

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