Slate Accounts

Looking to outsource your finance function? Start here with your free checklist

Slate Accounts knows the importance of having a good finance team. Our handy guide will help prepare your business to outsource finance and accounting.

Tips to streamline your financial processes (saving you time and money)

Are your processes and tech holding you back? Learn what you can do to streamline the way your business runs and pave the way for growth.

Cash flow management strategies to tackle supply chain issues

For many retailers and wholesalers, now may be the first time they’re experiencing a true cash flow crunch. And with ongoing COVID-related supply chain issues, it’s no surprise. Businesses that aren’t used to facing cash flow challenges are starting to see how quickly things can turn.

The difference between an accountant and bookkeeper – and why you need both for your business

Both accountants and bookkeepers play a key role in keeping your business financially healthy.

When it comes to getting your business finances in order, there are a lot of experts you can turn to for help. From accountants to bookkeepers, financial coaches to virtual CFOs, each can play a different role. But with the lines between them often blurred, it can be hard to decide which one is the best fit for your business.

Top tips to resignation-proof your finance function

Does the thought of your finance staff leaving keep you awake at night? Get prepared with our tips to keep the numbers running and business moving.

5 reasons why outsourcing can boost your business performance

Are processes & financial admin holding your business back? Learn how the right outsourced service can help you take back control & boost performance.

Covid relief is about to end. Do you have a plan that’s good to go?

Jobkeeper payments ceased for some businesses in January, and will stop altogether after final payments in April. Deferred tax and bank repayments are recommencing (or will soon), and for many, catch-up rent payments will need to be funded. Our world has opened up and there is much to look forward to in 2021 but businesses are not out of the Covid woods yet.

So, what do you need to be aware of? What should you be planning for? And how do you feel safe amidst these somewhat still unsettled times.

We’ve compiled our top tips for surviving, and even thriving, as we progress further into 2021.

Find out more here.

Invoice Redirection Fraud: What you need to know

When Lee,* an Accounts Payable Officer, saw an email from one of her suppliers saying they’d changed their bank details, she didn’t think twice. After all, the invoice looked normal, and the email sounded completely legitimate. What could possibly go wrong?!?

A lot, apparently.

Getting the most from Receipt Bank to automate your purchasing

For all but the smallest businesses, we recommend using a digital service for managing invoices and receipts. These are relatively cheap and save lots of time, in some cases halving the accounts workload for a business.

Avoid paying GST on imported services and digital products

From 1 July this year, GST applies to imports of services and digital products to Australian consumers. However businesses registered for GST don’t need to pay it.