by Rob Pillans | Apr 12, 2018 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Compliance, EOFY, Planning
For Australian accountants 15 May is a significant date. As Tax Agents you are subject to the ATO’s lodgment program framework which at its core requires you to lodge 85% or more of your clients’ current year returns on time. 15 May 2018 is effectively the last date...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 12, 2017 | Articles, Leadership, Planning
As an accounting firm coach I am regularly asked to assist accounting firm owners to grow their firm. In this article I summarise some ideas to grow your firm. Interestingly, what I find is that the emphasis is often on growing revenue, and profit is somewhat of a...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 12, 2017 | Articles, Planning
I love the end of a calendar year. It is a time for family Christmas celebrations. It’s summer and there are some extra holidays to be had. There is generally a positive vibe in the community. These are all good things, but perhaps the thing I like most about the end...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 12, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Planning
As an accounting firm coach assisting firms across Australia I am very reliant on my calendar in Microsoft Outlook. I use my calendar not just for client and other appointments but for appointments with myself for getting tasks done. I also use it for both personal...
by Rob Pillans | Jun 27, 2017 | Articles, Planning
With a new financial year in Australia about to kick off it is not too late to plan for the year ahead if you’ve not done so already. Here are my suggestions to make FY18 a great year. Articulate your values Get clear on your vision Get clear on your mission Have a...
by Rob Pillans | Feb 27, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Events, Planning
1. Accounting Business Expo This is a new event on the calendar, to be held in Sydney on 21 and 22 March. Attendance for accountants is free and it is a combination of presentations from a wide range of speakers and exhibitors from across the accounting industry. The...
