DST Bookkeeping - Serin Clarris

31/03/2026

Have you started implementing payday super into your payroll?

Mentioning payday super can raise concerns for some business owners—but I take a different view and choose to embrace it.

With payday super, you’re no longer scrambling to ensure you have enough cash set aside for a large quarterly payment. It also eliminates issues like failed or bounced contributions for employees who may have left your business months earlier.

When implemented properly, payday super supports smoother cash flow and reduces the need for double handling or relying on outdated information.

When I've used Reckon for payroll, it becomes even simpler. Payday super is built directly into the payroll process—just one extra click and it’s done. There’s no need to log into a separate clearing house or re-enter super details; everything is managed seamlessly within Reckon.

29/03/2026

I have been a volunteer association treasurer in the past and, as a professional, I support association treasurer's in their role. Volunteers are special individuals, dedicating their time for something they are passionate about, with no expectation of anything in return. I highly recommend that every association invest in providing their treasurer with an ICB membership to give them knowledge to perform their role to the best of their ability.

Not-for-profit (NFP) organisations come in all shapes and sizes; from grassroots sporting clubs, landcare groups, community arts, cultural and special interest groups, to churches, missions and NGOs, through to the bigger organisations with more corporate structures like professional associations an...

26/03/2026

While sitting in the auditorium at the NTCA Conference last week, listening to a speaker, a question came to mind: how many pastoralists who rely on bikes, buggies, and vehicles for mustering have actually made a plan for fuel shortages?

A large proportion of our industry has been steadily moving away from the use of horses—but what happens if we can no longer fuel their modern-day replacements? Trucks, too, depend heavily on fuel to move cattle across long distances to market. Without reliable access, how do we maintain that critical link to income?

It’s easy to dismiss current concerns as media hype—but what if it isn’t? What if fuel does become scarce?

Cattle will still need to be mustered for vaccinations, weaning, and drafting. Sale animals will still need to be drafted. The work doesn’t stop just because fuel supply becomes uncertain.

So the question is: have you put a plan in place to ensure your business can keep operating without disruption if fuel availability suddenly changes?

23/03/2026

MYOB AccountRight Classic and AccountEdge were officially discontinued on 28 February 2026. While you won’t lose immediate access to your company file, it’s important to act now to avoid disruption to your business operations.

Once your software next performs a product confirmation, your file will become read-only—meaning you’ll still be able to view your data, but you won’t be able to make any changes.

To avoid delays or potential downtime when you need access most, it’s strongly recommended to migrate to a new system as soon as possible.

If you’re unsure which product is right for your business, feel free to email me. I can help you assess your needs and guide you through the best migration options.

08/10/2025

Recommended Podcast 🎧

"In August 2024 a new definition of what constitutes a casual was inserted into the Fair Work Act (so it’s law). From this point of time onwards, employers had a legal obligation to ensure that if they engaged someone as a casual employee, they had to meet this definition.

The casual definition requires that an employment relationship must:
1. Have no firm advance commitment to continuing and indefinite work (like a guaranteed weekly roster); and
2. Entitle the worker to casual loading or a specific casual rate under a modern award, enterprise agreement, or contract.

So even if the contract says casual, the actual work arrangement determines status.

In addition, we have seen changes to the casual conversion pathway and the provision of the Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS)."

I have a bit of a theme going at the moment which I’m calling ‘Compliance Quarter’ and today we’re taking a look at the recent changes to casual employment.

19/08/2025

The Big Changes in the 2025-2026 Financial Year: What Businesses Need to Know

✅ Superannuation Guarantee increases to 12%
✅ $20,000 instant asset write-off extension
✅ Minimum wage increases by 3.5%
✅ Right to Disconnect applies to small businesses
✅ Employee Choice Pathway applies to small businesses
✅ Tips on how to be ready for the 2025-2026 Financial Year

Find out more in the Reckon blog:

The 2025-2026 financial year is full of compliance, tax and employee changes that small businesses need. Read here to get informed.

03/04/2025

Q3 BAS is due on 28th April 2025.

02/04/2025

✅ Top Tip ✅
Divide the final sale price by 11 for the GST amount and 1.1 for the ex GST price.
100 ÷ 11 = 9.09
100 ÷ 1.1 = 90.91

31/03/2025

New Reckon One Customers receive your first 4 months at 75% off. Contact me to get your new Reckon One book setup or your MYOB or Xero data migrated over to Reckon One (your bank account will thank you for it). Offer expires on 31st May 2025.

T&Cs
Offer only available to new Reckon customers and applies to the first Reckon One book only. The 75% off will be applied to your subscription for the first 4 months only. Once the promotional period ends, pricing reverts to the current RRP and is subject to change. The offer expires on 31/05/25 unless withdrawn earlier. Reckon may move you to the appropriate plan if you exceed the maximum number of employees. Transactions that exceed the 1000 limit will be subject to the BankData Fair Use Policy. Free data migration offer includes 1 year of historical data + YTD only. Paid subscriptions only.

21/01/2025

For those running quarterly BAS, this is your reminder that Q2 BAS is due on 28th February.