Harris Black is proud to be a founding member of the Brentnalls National Affiliation, which has just been ranked 31st in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms of 2022.
The growth of Harris Black and all firms in the affiliation is a testament to the collaborative model and culture of the group, where the focus is on being better positioned to help our clients achieve their goals.
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Charity: Open Haven
Harris Black was proud to be a sponsor of the recent Open Haven Gala evening. Open Haven is a registered charity that provides a safe and confidential place for survivors of domestic violence abuse. In addition to the weekly support Hubs, the organisation provides Restoration Plans and various Restoration Programs to assist victims regain their independence.
The event was a resounding success and raised in excess of $100,000 of much needed funds.
To learn more and offer your support, refer to Open Haven Domestic | Open Haven Domestic Violence Charity | Brisbane
Harris Black: 2022 Melbourne Cup Day
This year, for our Melbourne Cup celebrations, the Harris Black office headed to the Story Bridge Hotel spending the day at The Corner Bar enjoying a great atmosphere with plentiful food and drinks. Although HB did not win the fashion show, and no one picked the winner, a good time was had by all, and another great HB function was added to the history books.
Important Tax Dates
| 1 December 2022 |
| Pay income tax for taxable large and medium taxpayers, companies and superannuation fund. Lodgement for return is due 15 January 2023 |
| 21 December 2022 |
| Lodge and pay November 2022 monthly business activity statements |
Culture Diagnostic
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a famous quote from legendary management consultant and author Dr Peter Drucker who stresses the importance of having a great culture in a business. On what areas do you need to focus your energies to improve the culture in your business?
Complete these 24 questions (it should only take you 4 minutes) to identify from 10 factors the top 3 areas that are working well and top 3 areas you need to work on to improve the culture in your business. You will also be able to see how you compare to the global benchmark (average scores of all completed diagnostics) on each of the 10 factors. If completing on your mobile phone ensure it is held landscape for ease of use.
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HB Tech Space: MYOB And Xero Receipt Capture
Once upon a time, even the smallest of businesses would need to dedicate hours each week to manually retain and record receipts in their accounting software. This was in addition to engaging with bookkeepers and accountants to make certain everything was done correctly!
Luckily, with the emergence of online accounting software, like MYOB and Xero, it’s never been easier to automate these processes to save time, money and reduce stress.
One feature of MYOB and Xero which is often underutilized is the receipt capture app, which allows users to snap a photo of a receipt and have the details from the receipt automatically upload into their accounting file.
We personally love using this feature at Harris Black as the app scans and reads the relevant information on your receipt then matches to your bank transactions in real time so you can drastically reduce your manual administration time.
The app also provides functionality to allow employees to submit an expense claim on the spot when they scan a receipt. No more paper receipts to organise, and users receive an up-to-date picture of their expenses.
The receipt capture function is included in the MYOB Capture and Xero apps, which are accessible via the Google Play and Apple App store.
Get capturing and say goodbye to your stack of paper receipts!