Australian Bookkeepers Network

03/06/2026

Orange Man here with one you can't ignore: The ATO’s Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH) is being retired effective 30 June 2026.

If you have used this system to pay super for your clients' employees either now or historically, now is the time to act as once the SBSCH is closed, you will no longer have access to log in and retrieve historical data. It’s important to download any records you may need, including contribution history, payment confirmations and employee super details before the service is shut down.

What happens next?

Your clients will need to transition to an alternative super payment solution once the clearing house closes. There are a range of options available, including super payment functionality within accounting or payroll systems, as well as external clearing house providers.

This is the kind of thing that's easy to fix now and painful to fix in July.

👉 Log in. Download. Sort your alternative. Do it this week, not June 29.

01/06/2026

He's back 🧡

Orange Man is taking over your feed for the month of June, and he's bringing ALL the EOFY resources.

All month, we're rolling out tips, checklists, reminders and practical guidance to help you and your clients get through EOFY without the usual last-minute scramble.

Deadlines. Payroll. Payday Super. The stuff that keeps you up at night in June - we're covering all of it.

Stay tuned. Orange Man's got your back this EOFY season!

26/05/2026

Important information regarding AML/CTF Reform and BAS Agent / Bookkeeper Payment Authority Arrangements

Australian Bookkeepers Association and ICB Australia (The Joint Bodies) earlier today, met with senior AUSTRAC officials and a representative of Minister for Home Affairs Office (The Hon Tony Burke MP), to discuss the application of the incoming AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms as they relate to BAS Agents and professional bookkeepers.

Read the full statement here: https://austbook.net/resources/professional-joint-bodies-statement-AMLCTF

Australian Bookkeepers Association and ICB Australia (The Joint Bodies): Important information regarding AML/CTF Reform and BAS Agent/Bookkeeper Payment Authority Arrangements

The Joint Bodies earlier today, met with senior AUSTRAC officials and a representative of Minister for Home Affairs Office (The Hon Tony Burke MP), to discuss the application of the incoming AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms as they relate to BAS Agents and professional bookkeepers. In particular, where BAS Agents/bookkeepers assist small business clients with payments relating to payroll, superannuation, and ordinary creditor payments (Item 3 Table 6).

Read the full statement here: https://austbook.net/resources/professional-joint-bodies-statement-AMLCTF

26/05/2026

Payday Super kicks off in just over a month, whether your clients are ready or not!

The ATO have a huge bank of Payday Super resources available here: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super/payday-super-resources

But if you're looking for bookkeeper-specific resources, checklists, and the ever-requested engagement letter, we have more than 18 Payday Super resources exclusively available for our ABN Members.

Head to t.ly/Ay5qN to check out all the resources available!

25/05/2026

Don't just take our word for it.

Here's what bookkeepers have to say about The Bookkeeper Event 👇

🎟️ bkevent.com.au

22/05/2026

Early Bird tickets for The Bookkeeper Event 2026 are nearly gone.
And once they’re gone… they’re gone.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us on the Sunshine Coast this October, now is the time to secure your spot.

bkevent.com.au

20/05/2026

It looked like a simple TPB Registration renewal form.

But one incorrect tick resulted in a tax agent being deregistered by the TPB.

When you complete your registration renewal, you are declaring that the information you provide is true and correct.

Read the full story here: t.ly/ekKVF

20/05/2026

It turns out “blindly clicking yes” on your annual TPB registration renewal is a dangerous practice.

Before you renew your registration, ask yourself:

✔️ Have I completed my CPE?
✔️ Is every declaration accurate?
✔️ Do I have the records to support it?

Because a tick in a box is more than admin - it is a formal declaration.

Read more here: t.ly/NGmy0

15/05/2026

This month more than 900 members of the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) logged in to hear ABN Director, Kelvin Deer, unpack the next major compliance shift for employers, Payday Super.

For Kelvin, the strong turnout was no surprise. “Payday Super is not just another compliance change,” Kelvin said. “It’s a chance for bookkeepers to deepen client relationships while expanding payroll advisory services.

“Employers are going to need help and bookkeepers are best placed to show clients they have their backs and can help guide them through the maze.”

Read the full article here: https://austbook.net/news/900-bookkeepers-watched-the-wake-up-call-payday-super-is-a-huge-opportunity

13/05/2026

Bookkeeper Event 2026 agenda is shaping up to be our best yet! 🌴

This is two and a half days built entirely around bookkeepers - what you're navigating right now, and where the industry is heading next.

Grab your ticket before they're gone 👇
bkevent.com.au

8–10 October. Sunshine Coast.