In the world of strata accounting, reimbursements aren’t inherently confusing—but they are sometimes recorded inconsistently. This can lead to budgeting challenges and, in some cases, the failure to properly recoup costs from owners.

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In the world of strata accounting, reimbursements aren’t inherently confusing—but they are sometimes recorded inconsistently. This can lead to budgeting challenges and, in some cases, the failure to properly recoup costs from owners.
Wondering why one strata audit quote is higher than another? This article breaks down the seven main factors that influence audit pricing—plus a few important considerations that can save time and ensure you're engaging an auditor that actually understands strata.
If a strata employs a caretaker and provides free or discounted accommodation, they may be liable for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT). This article breaks down how FBT works in a strata context—along with a worked example and key dates to
Many strata buildings are sitting on small tax losses without realising they could be turned into tax-free income. In this article, we explain how such losses work — and how they can be used by strata buildings to earn tax free
Preparing a strata budget is the point where GST obligations can quietly kick in. This article walks through what to watch for, and what to do, when proposed levies (all levies in total) push past the $150,000 annual threshold for
Timing mismatches between Status Certificate Income and related expenses can lead to unnecessary tax liabilities for strata companies, but a simple adjustment in charging practices can help avoid this issue.
Voluntarily registering a strata for GST does not add 10% to levies. In fact, for commercial lot owners, it actually works out to be cashflow positive.
This article outlines how the ATO has significantly hardened its stance on penalties and interest, making it much more challenging to obtain remissions.
Find out about recent StrataMax changes to creditor account posting and Ascend's temporary workaround to the issue they've created.
What to look out for in the handover financials when taking on a new strata management.
What Strata Managers need to know.
Important Advice for Strata Managers Regarding New ATO Compliance Requirement A significant change is about to be introduced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The change is called ‘Client-to-agent linking’ and its purpose is to strengthen the security of