Our last episode of the ICB News Channel for 2024, has a reflective theme to it throughout, as we delve back into the things that affected Bookkeepers, bookkeeping and Small Business in 2024, including the learnings and takeaways as well as what will continue to churn and have effect into 2025. Artificial Intelligence continued to evolve rapidly in 2024 and in this episode, Rob chats with Cameron Anderson, the General Manager of AI based software company Xbert, about what has changed throughout 2024 and what Bookkeepers need to be across and on top of as another year ahead dawns. Rob then sits down with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers CEO, Amanda Linton, to reflect on so much that has happened in the world of ICB and Bookkeeping in 2024, as well as a review of the recent ICB National Roadshows around Australia and the highly successful Summit held in Brisbane in early November. The winners and finalists of the inaugural Australian ICB Bookkeeper Luca Awards are celebrated in this episode. If you have been bookkeeping or working as a small business in 2024, this is a great opportunity to have some reflections of your own, as we start the move into 2025. A very Merry and Blessed Christmas 2024, to all of you who tune into the ICB News Channel Podcast. See you again in 2025.

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Christmas is coming and there are some important things to already be talking about as Bookkeepers and Business owners, to put into place. This episode of the ICB News Channel explores what those conversations should be right now and how to get the info you need to make Christmas a smooth and drama free event this year. What are the Luca Awards for Bookkeepers and why are they so important and how does this add to the greater importance of Community and working together as Bookkeepers is covered off in this episode. Also covered in this episode is, how will Pay Day Super have a major effect on Cashflow for businesses, the impending closure of the ATO's Superannuation Clearing House and the impact this will have, the greater importance than ever of Engagement Letters and recent updates everyone should be aware of, plus much, much more of what is a "need to know" right now for all Professional Bookkeepers and Businesses. Tap into the ever flowing and current info that Rob & Matthew can enlighten you into, in yet another full episode of the ICB News Channel.

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October sees the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers travelling Australia on the annual ICB Roadshow series, chatting with large numbers of Bookkeepers about all things Bookkeeping and what is impacting right now. However, the wheels of a Podcast continue to spin and this episode of the ICB News Channel touches on a number of the subjects that are included in this years roadshow, but majors on a number of other issues that spiral around Bookkeepers and Small Business, currently. Pay Day Super is a constant "what if and when" discussion that Matthew and Rob tackle head on in this episode. What is a Bookkeeper versus a BAS Agent is always a discussion piece that is worth understanding as well as why Bookkeepers should consider an exit strategy as part of their planning for their future, also gets a run in this episode. Plenty of topics to keep you engaged and informed are part of this special edition episode, recorded live from an amazing part of Australia. You will have to tune in to hear where ...

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The modern Professional and Employed Bookkeeper in Australia has to deal with an ever changing landscape when it comes to compliance, employment and so many other things that "once upon a time" would never have been so much of a consideration by the Bookkeepers of that day. This episode of the ICB News Channel continues to examine all the things that a Bookkeeper should consider as bubbling around Australia and affecting Australian Business, including a range of new Employment changes that kicked into action at the back end of August, the "Right to Disconnect" laws, changes to how Independent Contractors are now viewed plus a number of other very important changes. Understanding who is the Tax Practioners Board and why they are focussed on misleading statements right now is a big discussion piece for Rob & Matthew in this episode. And what about you as a Bookkeeper and Business owner. Taking care of you and what could happen if some form of incapacity occurred, is also included on todays Podcast. And then there is Cyber - it just keeps on giving. Listen in as Rob and Matthew put up a very tangible approach to combatting Cyber in your business that will have huge impact. And so much more ...

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The TASA Code of Conduct Determination 2024 has polarised the Bookkeeping Community here in Australia in recent months and in this episode of the ICB News Channel, ICB Executive Director, Matthew Addison speaks with host, Rob Marshall about the impact the determination is having and the latest updates of what Accounting and Bookkeeping Professional Associations are doing to combat some of its effects. Matthew outlines what the new requirements look like from a Business perspective and how people can participate in conveying their objections to aspects of the determination. This episode tackles head on, what looms as a critical moment in the ongoing evolution of the Professional Bookkeeper in Australia. It is Taxable Payments Annual Reporting time again in Australia and TPAR is a point of discussion as is the Instant Asset Write Off laws on this episode of the Podcast. If you are a Professional Bookkeeper and incapacity to operate your Bookkeeping practice suddenly occurs, what should you consider and how can you ensure that contingencies are in place for others who may need to come in and take over. Rob and Matthew dive into this difficult conversation along with much, much more in this episode.

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What happens with the GST when buying and selling a Motor Vehicle, the new Wage rate increases, Bookkeepers rates in Australia moving into a new financial year, Small Business resilience in tough times and how to protect your MyGovId (plus more), are what is tackled in this episode of the ICB News Channel Podcast. As always, we look at things that go way broader in this Podcast than just processing data from a Bookkeeping perspective and the how and why of knowing things as a Professional or Employed Bookkeeper are examined and explained. This episode also puts the "Pub Test" on much on what is examined. Plenty to consider and talk about ... as host Rob Marshall and ICB Executive Director Matthew Addison dive deep into what you need to know as the new 2024/25 financial year kicks in.

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ICB General Manager of Community Engagement and Podcast host - Rob Marshall and ICB Executive Director - Matthew Addison, sit down and discuss in this episode, all things that are landing for this End of Financial Year for Bookkeepers and Business Owners around Australia. Included is a deep dive into the May 2024 Federal Budget and all the aspects of this that are rarely reported on in the mainstream media, that will impact and are essential for Bookkeepers to be across, this EOFY. Matthew and Rob also discuss the ongoing approach and the lobbying by the ICB, to overcome the challenges of Client / Agent linking in Australia, with some recent moves forward regarding this. And then there is "Agent Breach Reporting" about to kick in here in Australia from July 1 2024. What is it and what do you need to understand about it, is what is discussed at length in this episode. And then finally in this episode, Rob and ICB CEO, Amanda Linton, continue to unwrap the ICB Annual Bookkeeping Survey with some surprising results and interesting data to consider. Thanks for tuning in ... enjoy listening and we encourage you to open the conversation up, as we have done in this episode, with others in your Network.

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The End of Financial Year and how to cope with all that it brings for Bookkeepers, is a major focus in this episode of the ICB News Channel. The role of a bookkeeper at EOFY in Australia seems to get bigger and bigger each year, with so many areas of compliance needing attention and new requirements being introduced constantly and it is many of those things that we tackle and discuss in this episode. The importance of early preparation and the tools to achieve this are hot topics for host Rob Marshall and the ICB's Executive Director, Matthew Addison to discuss. Other topics in this episode include, The Right to Disconnect Laws now impacting on Business, verifying Supplier details to avoid scams, what is CPE or CPD and tips as to how a Bookkeeper can get on top of these requirements, are all there for you to hear and engage with. Join Rob, Matthew and ICB CEO Amanda Linton and simply turn the volume up on this one is our encouragement to you, in this fact filled episode of the ICB News Channel.

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This episode of the ICB News Channel delves into discussing the growing urgency for Not for Profit organisations as well as Sporting Clubs and Associations across Australia, to be aware of a new "Self Review Process" that has become ATO compliance as of this year and is causing a number of challenges for those affected. Host - Rob Marshall and ICB Executive Director, Matthew Addison, dive deep into what this new compliance requirement is and how to deal with the Australian Business Register and the Online Services challenges this presents for NFP's of all types as well as grassroots sporting clubs and any community group currently with an ABN. The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is a significant lobbying voice for Bookkeepers and Business owners here in Australia and the impacts of this are examined in this episode of the Podcast, including an update on Client Agent Linking. Finally, the ICB Annual Bookkeeping Survey keeps throwing up some interesting and compelling stats and Rob is joined in the second half of todays Podcast by ICB CEO, Amanda Linton to discuss the impacts of education on Bookkeepers and where most Bookkeepers currently find themselves when it comes to up-skilling. Action packed and informative as ever. Enjoy listening.

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The data is in. Episode 32 of the News Channel takes a deep dive into the results of the ICB Annual Industry Survey as ICB CEO, Amanda Linton joins host Rob Marshall, to discuss some outcomes of the survey and in particular, a close look at Bookkeeper charge rates across Australia and what they reveal. Some surprising results and some interesting data around disparities are examined in this episode. The 2023 survey has gathered information from over 1000 respondents and has data that will no doubt shape how Bookkeepers think moving further into 2024 and beyond. It is a great listen. Rob is then joined at the back end of the episode as he and ICB Executive Director, Matthew Addison unpack the "Closing the Loopholes" Bill, currently and into the future, affecting Business across Australia. There is a lot to take in with this critical information, essential for all Bookkeepers to understand. So start the Car with the bluetooth tuned in or put the airpods in the ears while you work ... this is an episode of the ICB News Channel that could well shape thinking as a Bookkeeper or as a Business owner of any size.

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