The BAS Agent Laws commenced on 1 March 2010, forever changing the face of bookkeeping in Australia.While some bookkeepers have embraced the changes, others are still unsure as to the real impact of the laws and what their options are.

ABN BAS is a BAS Agent in its own right, exclusively servicing members of the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and their clients. ABN BAS is a separate entity to ABN, however ABN and ABN BAS share the same directors, staff and business premises. Membership of ABN BAS is complimentary and automatic to all Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) members.

Please explore this site to learn more about ABN BAS. You can gain a quick overview of our service offerings by clicking the below icons. Please also peruse our Library of Fact Sheets.

Getting Started with ABN BAS

The cornerstone of the ABN BAS Quality Assurance Review process is our BAS Wizard software. However, complementing the software is a suite of resources and Fact Sheets that are available throughout the ABN BAS website. Our Fact Sheet entitled Getting Started with ABN BAS brings together all of our resources into a logical, step-by-step guide which is perfect for both the new and experienced BAS Wizard user.

ABN BAS Latest News

July 02, 2010 - New BAS Wizard Version Available for Download Version 9 of BAS Wizard is now available for download from the Members Area of the Website. ... read more »

June 18, 2010 - Great news for BAS Agents - BAS Agent Extensions Granted In a much needed concession to BAS Agents the Tax Office has now made public the news that BAS Agents will now receive the same extensions for electronic lodgement as is currently enjoyed by Tax Agents. This is a concession that the members of the BAG (Bookkeepers Advisory Group), including the Tax Office members present, had supported and been working towards for some time.... read more »

April 29, 2010 - Sample BAS Wizard Files for MYOB & QuickBooks Users To complement the Fact Sheet entitled Inserting Attachments into BAS Wizard, we have also produced sample BAS Wizard files for a MYOB client and a QuickBooks client. These will enable you to see first-hand the specific reports which are required to be included when submitting a Detailed Quality Assurance Review. Visit the Members Area, and click on BAS Wizard in the left-hand pane. Then click on Download Latest Version.

April 09, 2010 - Exposure Drafts The Tax Practitioners Board has released Exposure Drafts on the Professional Code of Conduct & Fit & Proper Person. These drafts are for public comment & can be reviewed at http://www.tpb.gov.au/TPB/board/Exposure_drafts/TPB/TheBoard/Exposure_Drafts.aspx

March 22, 2010 - Client Templates A challenge faced by bookkeepers - whether they be BAS Agents or not - is educating clients about the changed laws. It is important that clients understand the changes that have occurred and the impact of these changes on both your business and theirs.... read more »

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ABN BAS Fact Sheets

The BAS Agent Laws in a Nutshell
The New BAS Agent Laws take effect from 1 March 2010. This Fact Sheet is designed to provide you with a concise overview of the new laws and their impact on the bookkeeping industry.

The BAS Agent Laws - Choices for Bookkeepers
To understand what your choices are under the new BAS Agent laws, it is necessary to work through two key questions. This Facts Sheet is designed to guide you through these two questions and, having done so, will explain your next steps and how ABN BAS can assist you.

What ABN Offers for BAS Agents
BAS Agents face significant responsibility and liability. This Fact Sheet examines the many benefits that ABN BAS can offer BAS Agents to assist them in better managing these responsibilities and risks.

What ABN Offers for Non-BAS Agents
Not all bookkeepers will necessarily be seeking BAS Agent registration. This Fact Sheet examines the implications of the BAS Agent Laws for bookkeepers who are unable or unwilling to become BAS Agents, and looks at the benefits that ABN BAS can offer.

Quality Assurance Reviews and BAS Lodgements
The main service offering of ABN BAS relates to the Quality Assurance Review of Activity Statements for both BAS Agents and non-BAS Agents, and the lodgement of Activity Statements with the ATO for non-BAS Agents. This Fact Sheet discusses our Quality Assurance Review process and how we price our services.

Guidelines for Completing the BAS Notification for Transitional Registration
This Fact Sheet guides you step by step through the Tax Practitioner’s Board notification process if you wish to transition into being a BAS Agent.

Statement of Relevant Experience
If you are completing certain forms published by the Tax Practitioners Board, you may be required to evidence your BAS Experience and Competency. ABN can assist with this by providing you with a Statement of Relevant Experience and Competency. This Fact Sheet explains the role of such a Statement and how you can obtain one.