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We’ve spoken on a number of occasions about the proposed changes to tax legislation, and how that affects bookkeepers, and ultimately the effect it will have on the small business owner.

We received a response from Matthew, Executive Director, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Ltd:

I came across a recent article you have posted. Feel free to accept or ignore my thoughts below but I did think I would pass on a few responses

I share many of the concerns your article makes reference to and a review of
recent newsletters and comments, submissions about the proposed law will see that we have been making the same comments to government that they are not prepared to listen to nor accept.

By and large bookkeepers are not the problem, they aren’t always 100% perfect but most bookkeeping is performed by the owner or employee. Accountants are not perfect either.

I am concerned about the underground bookkeeper and that many will become
more underground.

I am concerned about the cost increase to business that will be necessary
for the Bookkeeper now BAS Agent to meet all their regulated obligations.
(Interesting that some others feel that costs should go down as a result of
this new system…)

Keep up the good work

Thanks
Matthew
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Executive Director
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Ltd