BK Pod

<p>The latest episode of the BK Pod is out now—bringing you practical insights and updates to support your practice as we move into 2026.</p><p> </p><p>Kelvin Deer (ABN Director) steps through a suite of new and...

<p>In this episode of the BK Pod, we cover three key developments impacting bookkeepers and their clients: the evolving legal tests distinguishing contractors from employees, the upcoming closure of the ATO’s Small...

<p>In this episode, Kelvin Deer, Peter Thorp and Kerrie Jarius tackle two of the biggest upcoming changes impacting bookkeepers and BAS Agents — the expansion of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules and the introduction of...

<p>In this edition of BK Pod, Peter and Kerrie discuss Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE). The Payday Super (PDS) legislation also introduces an adjacent term, Qualifying Earnings (QE), that, together with OTE, will drive key...

<p>In this edition of BK Pod, Peter and Kerrie provide an update on the confirmed closure of the SBSCH, which will occur at midnight on 30 June 2026, regardless of Payday Super legislation timing. With over 250,000...

<p>STP Finalisation & GIC Remission Reform: Two Critical Topics for Bookkeepers<br>In this edition of BK Pod, Pete, Kelvin, and Kellie cover two key issues that every BAS Agent and bookkeeper should have on their radar...

<p>Professional Conduct, GIC & PAYG: What Bookkeepers Need to Know</p><p>In this episode of BK Pod, Kellie, Pete, and Kelvin unpack two critical updates every BAS Agent and bookkeeper needs to know. First, Pete and...

<p>QMS – TPB Perspective</p><p>In this episode of BKPod, Peter Thorp sits down with Deb Anderson from the Tax Practitioners Board to unpack one of the newest compliance obligations facing bookkeepers—Quality Management...

<p>In this episode of BK Pod, Kellie Powell, Leanne Lewis and Darren Hagarty shine a spotlight on one of the most misunderstood areas in bookkeeping—accounting for travel expenses. As the end of financial year...

<p>In this episode of BKPod, we’re tackling three urgent topics that every bookkeeper and BAS agent needs to have on their radar.</p><p>First up, Kelvin Deer joins us to unveil ABN’s upcoming QMS Intensive. With new TPB...

<p>In this episode of BKPod, we dive into three major changes affecting bookkeepers and BAS agents right now.</p><p>First, Kelvin Deer explores the growing role of AI in bookkeeping, from automating client education and...

<p>Episode Overview</p><p>Welcome to the first BKPod episode of 2025! In this episode, we dive into important industry updates for bookkeepers and BAS agents, including new legislative changes, compliance obligations...

<p>The BK Pod - Episode 7: Navigating QMS, Payday Super, and Novated Lease Challenges<br><br></p><p>Episode Summary</p><p>In this episode of The BK Pod, Kellie Powell and her guests tackle critical updates and...

<p>Episode Summary:<br>In this episode, Darren Hagarty, a technical specialist with ABN, delivers an insightful session on key changes in the tax, superannuation, and GST landscapes for 2024, with a forward look into...

<p>In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of the bookkeeping profession and the importance of open consultation with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and the implications of recent legislative changes...