004. Are You Working With A Professional?

In this episode, you'll find out whether or not you're working with a professional Accountant or Bookkeeper.

This should matter to you as both a business owner and an individual taxpayer - because the risks of working with a non-professional could end up costing you and your business significant time and money, not to mention stress!

We talk about:

• What a profession actually is
• The professional bodies to which your accountant or bookkeeper should belong
• The difference between a Tax Agent and a BAS Agent 
• What a BAS Agent is licensed to do
• What a Tax Agent is licensed to do
• What is required of a professional to become a registered tax practitioner
• The 3 Key Questions you should ask your accountant or bookkeeper 
• The risks of not working with a registered tax practitioner 

You can learn more about the show hosts, Corinne Cole and Sheryl Cole at
platinumaccounting.com.au