Hi, I’m Val Hughes, your small business champion and Registered BAS Agent.
Being in business is not a sprint, it’s a test of your endurance. I’m here to support you to be a champion in your business. I can help you with everything from discovering your business blind spots, to avoiding burnout. By being a Registered BAS Agent, you can rely on me.
Hi, I’m Val Hughes, your small business champion.
Being in business is not a sprint, it’s a test of your endurance. I’m here to support you to be a champion in your business. I can help you with everything from discovering your business blind spots, to avoiding burnout.
Are you looking for a qualified, professional bookkeeper & registered BAS Agent in Bathurst, Lithgow or Orange?
Val is your gal. Val Hughes is not only a local just like you, she also has an outstanding reputation for providing professional bookkeeping services, with over 35 years in the industry. Her qualifications include:
Tax Practitioners Board Registered BAS Agent #25376616
Certificate IV in Accounting
Xero Certified Advisor
Xero certification in Payroll
MYOB Expertise
Pure Bookkeeping licensee
Minimum BAS agent requirements
If you’re looking for a bookkeeper, make sure they meet the minimum BAS agent requirements. A bookkeeper can apply to the Tax Practitioners Board, and become a Registered BAS Agent, once they have met the high standards of registration including:
Professional code of conduct
A BAS Agent follows a professional Code of Conduct so you’ll know what to expect from them. Breaches can mean huge fines or loss of registration. To ensure you are protected, the code covers the following five areas:
Qualifications
A minimum of a Cert IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping or Accounting).
Experience
1,000 hours supervised experience lodging BAS during the past four years
Professional Membership
Membership with at least one professional bookkeeping or accounting body.
Professional Development
Maintaining knowledge and skills, taking relevant courses and keeping up to date with legislation.
Insurance
Minimum of $1,000,000 professional indemnity insurance.
Honesty and Integrity
Acting honestly, complying with taxation laws personally, dealing with money in a trustworthy manner.
Independence
Acting in the best interest of the client and managing any conflict of interest that may arise.
Confidentiality
Not disclosing information to a third party without the client’s permission or legal duty to do so.
Competence
Taking reasonable care to ascertain client state of affairs and correctly apply GST and taxation laws.
Other
Timeliness, professional indemnity insurance, and correct administration of laws.
Look for the registered BAS agent symbol
Panorama Bookkeeping is a registered BAS agent. As of 1 March 2018, the ATO regulated the bookkeeping industry. Now all bookkeepers providing a BAS service must register. A BAS agent will display their symbol and registration number.
What does the BAS Agent guarantee mean for you?
In the past, a bookkeeper could do a MYOB course and start charging for their services. Due to a lack of experience, they often left a mess behind. The client could do nothing but find a new bookkeeper; an expensive, emotionally draining, and unnecessary experience. Now you can get bookkeeping help with confidence, knowing your bookkeeper is qualified and registered.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
~ George Santayana, Philosopher and Novelist (1863-1952)
Professional Memberships and Certifications
We’re members of ICB, ABN and ABA, and receive regular training, updates on GST, payroll and other relevant laws. This ensures that you feel supported at all times knowing your bookkeeper is highly qualified and experienced. We’re also certified partners in Xero and MYOB, which means that you are working with someone who knows the software inside out. You’ll never feel stuck and overwhelmed by the technology again!
Business Pit-Stop & Balance Session
Are you ready to get started? Book in for your 1 hour free initial session. We can come to you!
Panorama Bookkeeping is based in Bathurst, and servicing Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney & Orange.