Taking the Stress out of
Small Business Accounting.

Take control of your business from the inside out with transparency, efficiency and future planning. Mapa take the stress out of BAS, ATO obligations and accounting software with tailored and affordable accounting packages.

 
 
 
 

Specialising in Accounting for
Business Owners, Tradespersons and
Property Investors.

 
 
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All Services


Accounting
Services

 

We’re knowledgeable in providing accounting support for a diverse range of businesses. We take your records (even those kept in a shoe box) and prepare financial statements that are in accordance with accepted accounting standards.  We take tax planning very seriously so that there are no hefty bills at the end of the financial year.  MAPA Accounting has a reputation for proactive advice and continues to invest heavily in keeping up-to-date with complex legislative issues, to ensure our clients always get the best advice. The year 2019 has been a big year for changes and we’re all over them.

We do more than crunch the numbers!

  • We highlight trends

  • Review liquidity

  • Identify problems; and

  • Help ensure your business improves profitability.

Good recording can lead to great results! We can also help with..

  • Setting up an accounting and reporting system

  • Sales invoices, payments and statements

  • Bookkeeping

  • Preparation of Business Activity Statements, management accounts and annual financial statements.

  • Budget preparation and monitoring

  • Cash flow for forecasts and reporting

  • Profit Reports

  • Business Benchmarking

  • KPI Mentoring

  • Measuring for success

  • Leveraging your business strengths

  • Debtor Management


Taxation
Services

 

Recently there have been increased reporting requirements, industry-specific complexities and a massive increase in the detection of non-compliance. We make sure you claim for what is yours by right, whilst at the same time maintain a professional and diligent approach when dealing with the tax authorities. Whether we prepare your accounts or just act for you in your tax affairs we will always do our best to get the right deal for you. We do our homework in order to provide innovative and flexible solutions to your tax questions, and adapting them as circumstances and legislation change.

Our specialist tax services include..

  • Tax planning for businesses of all shapes and sizes

  • GST and other indirect taxes

  • Capital gains implications – obtaining exemptions and reliefs for both business and investment assets

  • Advising on the Australian implications of overseas assets and residence

  • Assisting executors with the taxation affairs of deceased estates

  • Assistance with tax audits


Business
Activity
Statements

 

Thinking about a new project or business venture? We can help you ensure that you avoid GST pitfalls.

We understand that whatever the size of your business there are GST issues requiring guidance. We provide an efficient cost effective GST service and are equipped to answer your queries and provide specialist advice that cuts through the complexity.


SMSFs

 

Superannuation is one of the most complicated and regulated areas of tax law.  If they are not managed the penalties can be severe.  Some people want hand-on control that comes with a self-managed super fund and we specialise with the annual accounting responsibilities.  We use an external auditor, or alternatively, we can work with your preferred auditor.

Unlike “cut-price” or online superannuation administration companies, we take the time to ensure you understand the benefits and obligations so you don’t get it wrong. We offer a $1,450 fixed-fee set up process, which includes meetings to discuss the process, preparation of trust deeds and associated membership documents and preparation and lodgment of all tax office registration forms.

A self managed fund offers greater flexibility and control over your retirement savings.  We can help you get were you want to go, focus on meeting you investment goals, and most importantly, enjoy the journey. Contact me if you’d like to discuss the pros and cons.


Business
Advisory

 

We understand the pressures of keeping a  business going on a daily basis and the attention it needs.  We can help you make sense of the business environment while assisting you in meeting your goals and developing a close partnership with you.  With our breadth of experience, we can assure that the right person is made available to provide the specific kind of support you require. Throughout this process we ensure that there is a high level of Partner input and support.

Contact us so we can discuss providing you with advice and support on the following areas:

  • Strategy planning and organisation

  • Advising on effective remuneration and dividend strategies, and assisting in their implementation

  • Advising on shareholder, partnership and other ownership agreements

  • Designing and implementing efficient estate plans

  • Guiding the family through the plan and process of succession

  • Helping the next generation develop in the company and supporting them through the challenge of taking over from the founding members

  • Planning and structuring for sale or merger

  • Developing non-family management in the company

  • Assisting with the management of family wealth outside the business

  • Assisting with new business “start-ups”


New
Company
and Trusts

 

Companies and trusts are the ideal vehicles for running businesses and owning investments. They can have asset protection advantages – If you get sued or get into financial difficulties, the right structure may mean that you won’t lose everything. The right structure may also have tax benefits, potentially saving you money.  We can assist you with establishing the most effective structure for your individual needs, addressing flexibility, succession planning, exit strategies and cash flow management.

We offer fixed priced entity formation services. This involves meetings to discuss the right structure for you, preparation of all relevent documentation (eg trust deeds, company constitutions, shareholders applications and certificates) and preparation and lodgment of all tax office registrations (eg TFN, ABN, GST, PAYGW). We outsource the preparation of some of the documentation to a leading law firm, so you can be assured that everything is up to date and take into account any new asset protection or taxation issues.

Discretionary Trust

$950.00

  • Meeting to discuss the set-up of the trust

  • Drawing of the trust deeds by leading solicitors

  • Provision of 5 copies of the trust deed supplied in a fully-indexed Trust Register

  • Inclusion of all necessary internal documentation

  • Where appropriate TFN, ABN, GST, PAYGW & FBT Registration

Company

$1450.00

  • Meeting to discuss the set-up of the company

  • Drawing of the company constitution by leading solicitors

  • Provision of 5 copies of the constitution supplied in a fully-indexed Trust Register

  • Inclusion of all necessary internal documentation

  • Where appropriate TFN, ABN, GST, PAYGW & FBT Registration

SMSF

$1450.00

  • Meeting to discuss the set-up of the SMSF

  • Drawing of the trust deeds by leading solicitors

  • Provision of 5 copies of the trust deed supplied in a fully-indexed Trust Register

  • Inclusion of all necessary internal documentation

  • Where appropriate TFN, ABN, GST, PAYGW & FBT Registration

In addition to formation services, we can also assist with the ongoing maintenance of your entities. This includes company registered agent services and changes to your company (eg updating addresses, changing shareholders).

Please call if you’d like to discuss new entities further.


Management
Accounting

 

Management accounts are a crucial tool that allow company managers to monitor the financial performance of their business and plan future development accordingly.

You need to be able to rely on your accountants to produce accurate and prompt management accounts. We have the experience in doing just that, for a wide range of our clients.


Financial
Planning

 

We are not a financial planning firm and do not povide advice about insurance products, finance, superannuation or investments.

However, we are always happy to meet with your other advisors to ensure that any tax or business strategy forms part of a cohesive financial plan.

We also have an association with AMP Financial Planning for the provision of financial planning advice and My Address Finance for finance brokering services and can easily arrange for one of their representatives to meet with you in our office.


Cashflow &
Profit
Forecasting

 

Profit and Cashflow forecasts enable you to manage your business to profitability and other targets.

We can provide full variance reporting of actuals against forecast with financial analysis to enable management to understand what is going on in the business and take appropriate and timely action.


Business
Start-Up

 

People that are looking to start their own business are usually very optimistic and enthusiastic. And that enthusiasm is contagious. We find new businesses fun to work with as it is an opportunity to use a wide range of skills. Initially, there are discussions on the best way to structure the business. Then discussions about accounting systems and processes, marketing, websites and e-commerce, financing, business planning, service delivery, and risk minimization. It’s great to see that a lot of these businesses are still doing well.

We have the expertise and can help you to:

  • Decide on the most suitable type business structure for you – sole trader, partnership, trust or company

  • Prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets, and forecasts

  • Complete any registration procedures with ASIC and the ATO

  • Deal with company secretarial issues

  • Set up systems for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements

Our goal is to help get your business started on a solid footing to help ensure long term success.


We also love sharing our knowledge with the wider community through our MapaTV channel. Go there now!

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