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If you share client data with the ATO, software or offshore staff, get it in writing. See what a privacy consent form must cover, with a template.

When a client is changing accountants, ask the previous one for professional clearance. See when it applies, what to ask and which records come across.

Taking on a family group of companies and trusts? Map the ultimate holding company, related entities and trustees in one chart, then file each.

When something about a client does not add up, you may have to tell AUSTRAC. Learn when a suspicious matter report is due and how to avoid tipping off.

New to the ATO tax agent portal? Sign in with myID, add a new client, get prefill and read the client communication list in Online services for agents.

Set up Relationship Authorisation Manager for your practice. Add staff, check ATO Access Manager permissions and help business clients link their ABN.

When a company client changes directors, address or shares, Form 484 has a deadline. See which part to complete and the forms that sit beside it.

Has a company client received an ATO director penalty notice? Learn what it covers, the deadline to act and which lodgments prevent a lockdown.

Signed a new client who uses Xero? Add them to Xero HQ, get adviser access without their login and set up your practice view in the first week.

If you run payroll for employer clients, each STP finalisation due date matters. Reconcile, finalise and correct errors so income statements are tax ready.

Registering with ASIC lets your practice lodge for company clients. See how to become an ASIC registered agent, use the agent portal and link clients.

When a new client runs QuickBooks, they invite you as their accountant. QuickBooks Online Accountant then links the file, and a few checks come first.

When a prospect asks an accountant for a quote, your CRM must carry them to a signed engagement. Compare accounting firm CRM software on that job.

Find the tax return deadline for each tax agent client in the ATO lodgement program. Check client type, overdue returns and eligibility for later dates.

Looking for a Karbon HQ alternative? Compare FYI, TaxDome and others on how each brings your client records across and signs up new clients.

Can you grant a client extra time to lodge yourself? When an agent assessed deferral applies, when to ask for an ATO assessed deferral and what if refused.

Explain Digital ID in Australia. Separate myID access from client identity checks, then choose the evidence your tax practice must record.

Which parts of the APES 110 Code of Ethics bind a tax practice? The fundamental principles, clearance, conflicts, fees, tax planning and NOCLAR, explained.

If you charge for tax or BAS work, the Tax Agent Services Act sets your registration, Code and sanctions. See what recent amendments changed.

When a bank-change email reaches your practice, a client’s money is at risk. Fake invoice fraud follows a pattern, and a call-back check stops most of it.

Even a sole practice needs a documented system. APES 320 quality management sets what it must cover, and a small firm can size its manual to fit.

Does your CPA, CA ANZ or IPA CPD count for the TPB? See the CPE rules, what counts, how to log it and where to find free CPD for accountants.

Protect client details and ATO access in your accounting practice. Use a cyber security checklist for email encryption, staff training and policies.

Before client files go offshore, check what the TPB expects on permission, TFNs and supervision. Offshore accounting done within the rules, step by step.