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BAS Reporting: Maximizing Accuracy and Compliance for GST

Navigating the Complexities of BAS Reporting and GST Obligations: Maximizing Accuracy and Compliance

Created byLei Tan
4.5
(197 reviews)
AdvancedUpdated May 21, 2023
BAS Reporting: Maximizing Accuracy and Compliance for GST

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the key differences between cash accounting and accrual accounting and evaluate their impact on BAS reporting.
check_circleGain knowledge of the timing rules for paying GST and claiming GST credits on BAS forms, and learn how to effectively manage cash flow in accordance with these rules.
check_circleIdentify common mistakes and misconceptions in timing GST payments and claiming GST credits, and develop strategies to avoid errors and maintain accurate records for correct reporting on BAS forms.
check_circleAcquire best practices for managing GST obligations, including registering for GST, implementing accurate record-keeping processes, utilizing accounting software for streamlined calculations, and planning cash flow to meet GST payment deadlines.
check_circleDevelop proficiency in rectifying GST reporting errors, understanding voluntary disclosure processes, amending BAS forms to correct errors, and seeking private rulings for uncertain transactions, while being aware of the consequences of failing to rectify errors.

About This Course

This comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of BAS reporting, with a particular focus on managing GST obligations. From understanding the differences between cash accounting and accrual accounting to identifying exceptions in GST timing rules, participants will gain a solid foundation in BAS reporting and learn best practices for maximizing accuracy and compliance.

The course covers topics such as:

  • Managing GST on progressive and periodic supplies
  • Reporting GST on lease and hire purchase arrangements
  • Rectifying GST reporting errors
  • Handling deposits and part payments

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure accurate BAS reporting and navigate the complexities of GST obligations.

Your Instructors

Lei Tan
Lei Tan
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With over 20 years of practical experience in accounting and finance across a variety of industries in Australia, including not-for-profit, manufacturing, and wholesale/distribution, I am a highly skilled CPA-certified accountant. Holding a Master's degree in Accounting and a post-graduate diploma in Applied Finance, I have a solid background in both financial accounting and management accounting, with experience in accounting/finance/ERP system migration. Apart from implementing and maintaining accounting standards, systems and procedures, preparing financial reports, and performing an extensive range of accounting tasks, I also focus on sharing my financial/accounting knowledge by mentoring junior finance staff and providing essential financial knowledge training to non-financial stakeholders in the organization I work for.

Michael Schiavello
Michael Schiavello

Podcast Host | LearnFormula

Sports commentator and TV host. Winner of 2018 and 2020 Asian Television Awards (Asian Emmy) for Best Sports Presenter / Commentator. Host and commentator of One Championship, Asia's largest sports media property, broadcast to 154+ countries, Nielsen rated 80+million viewers, Tubular analysis 5.4bn social media views (fourth highest in the world). Olympic Games commentator. Commonwealth Games commentator. FIFA World Cup correspondent. Victoria Premier League Soccer (football) commentator FUTSAL OZ Series Commentator Former host and commentator on AXS TV Network USA. Host of CableFax Award-nominated interview show 'The Voice Versus'. Best-selling author and award-winning writer. Radio host. Commentated on networks including Amazon Prime, BeInSport, NBC, CBS, SyFy, Canal+, Spike, EuroSport, ABS-CBN, Star Sports Select, Fox Sports, Fox 8, Sky, TVNZ, Thairath 32, TV3, Main Event. College Lecturer and public speaker.

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