BAS and IAS Services

Preparing and lodging your Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) is an important part of running a business. Whether you’re a sole trader, company, partnership or trust, meeting your Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reporting obligations on time helps keep your business compliant and avoids unnecessary penalties and interest.

At Atium Accounting, we provide professional BAS and IAS services for businesses across Bendigo, Central Victoria and throughout Australia. Our experienced team works with businesses of all sizes, preparing accurate Business Activity Statements, reviewing GST transactions and ensuring lodgements are completed correctly and on time. We understand that every business is different, so we tailor our advice and support to suit your industry, your accounting software and the way you operate.

Professional BAS

Professional BAS Preparation and Lodgement

A Business Activity Statement reports a range of tax obligations to the Australian Taxation Office, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding, PAYG instalments and other business taxes. Preparing a BAS correctly requires more than simply entering figures into accounting software. It involves reviewing your financial records, checking GST coding, identifying errors and ensuring transactions have been recorded correctly.

Atium Accounting carefully reviews your accounting records before preparing your BAS. By identifying mistakes before your statement is lodged, we help reduce the risk of amendments, ATO queries and costly penalties. Our goal is to provide peace of mind that your BAS has been prepared accurately and reflects the true financial position of your business.

BAS Services for Small Businesses

Many small business owners start their business because they are experts in their trade, not because they enjoy bookkeeping or tax compliance. We work alongside small business owners to simplify BAS reporting and remove the stress of quarterly or monthly lodgements.

Whether you operate as a tradie, consultant, retailer, café, farmer, health professional, contractor or service business, we ensure your BAS obligations are managed efficiently. Our team explains your reporting requirements in plain English, helping you understand what you need to pay, when your BAS is due and how your business is performing throughout the year.

Rather than only hearing from your accountant at tax time, we believe regular BAS preparation creates opportunities to discuss your business, identify potential issues early and provide practical advice that supports better financial decisions.

Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

Not every business lodges a Business Activity Statement. Some businesses are required to lodge Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), particularly where they report PAYG withholding monthly while lodging GST quarterly.

We prepare and lodge IAS forms on behalf of our clients, ensuring wages, PAYG withholding and other reporting obligations are completed accurately. Our team monitors lodgement deadlines and works with you to ensure information is available when it is needed, helping you avoid unnecessary late lodgement penalties.

GST Compliance

Correct GST reporting is one of the most important aspects of BAS preparation. Incorrect GST coding can lead to inaccurate Business Activity Statements, overpaid tax, underpaid GST and unnecessary amendments.

Our accountants review GST treatment across your business to ensure transactions are coded correctly and comply with current Australian tax legislation. We also provide advice when unusual transactions arise, including the purchase or sale of business assets, motor vehicles, commercial property and other items where GST treatment may not always be straightforward.

If you are unsure whether GST applies to a transaction, we encourage clients to seek advice before lodging their BAS rather than correcting errors later.

Xero BAS Services

As a Xero accounting practice, we help businesses use Xero to simplify their BAS preparation and improve the accuracy of their financial records. Cloud accounting allows us to review your bookkeeping throughout the reporting period, identify coding issues early and provide advice before your BAS is due.

We regularly assist clients with bank reconciliations, GST coding, payroll reviews and end of quarter checks to ensure your accounting records are complete before preparing your Business Activity Statement.

If your Xero file needs attention, we can help clean up historical transactions, correct coding issues and establish processes that make future BAS preparation much easier.

Support for Businesses Using Other Accounting Software

While many of our clients use Xero, we also assist businesses using MYOB, QuickBooks and other accounting software. Regardless of the system you use, our focus is on ensuring your financial information is accurate and your BAS reporting obligations are met.

If your business has outgrown its current software or you’re considering moving to Xero, we can also provide advice on the transition and help make the change as smooth as possible.

More Than Just BAS Lodgements

Preparing a BAS provides valuable insight into how your business is performing. Every lodgement is an opportunity to review your revenue, expenses, GST position and cash flow.

Atium Accounting uses this information to provide proactive advice throughout the year. We can identify trends, discuss profitability, review cash flow, estimate tax obligations and help you make informed business decisions before problems develop.

Our clients appreciate having an accountant who looks beyond compliance and provides practical guidance that supports the growth of their business.

Avoid Common BAS Mistakes

Many BAS errors occur because bookkeeping has fallen behind or transactions have been coded incorrectly. Claiming GST where it cannot be claimed, omitting income, incorrectly recording wages or failing to reconcile accounts can all create problems with the Australian Taxation Office.

Our review process helps identify these issues before your BAS is lodged. By ensuring your financial records are accurate throughout the year, we reduce the likelihood of amendments and provide greater confidence that your reporting obligations have been met correctly.

Working With Businesses Across Australia

Although Atium Accounting is based in Bendigo, we provide BAS and IAS services for businesses throughout Victoria and across Australia. Secure cloud accounting software and online document sharing allow us to work with clients regardless of their location.

Whether you’re located in Bendigo, Heathcote, Castlemaine, Echuca, Shepparton, Melbourne or anywhere else in Australia, you’ll receive the same responsive service, practical advice and ongoing support.

We understand that business owners are busy, which is why we make the BAS process as simple and efficient as possible through secure online systems, electronic communication and digital document signing.

Why Choose Atium Accounting?

Atium Accounting believes your accountant should do more than simply lodge your BAS every quarter. We take the time to understand your business, answer your questions and provide practical advice that helps you remain compliant while improving the way your business operates.

Our clients value our personalised service, prompt communication and proactive approach. We explain complex tax matters in straightforward language and work alongside you throughout the year rather than only contacting you when a lodgement is due.

Whether you are a new business registering for GST, an established business looking for a more proactive accountant or simply need assistance catching up overdue BAS lodgements, our experienced team is here to help.

Book Your BAS Consultation

If you’re looking for an experienced BAS accountant in Bendigo or need professional BAS and IAS services anywhere in Australia, Atium Accounting is ready to assist.

We prepare accurate Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements and GST reporting while providing practical advice to help your business stay compliant and financially organised. Whether you lodge monthly or quarterly, use Xero or another accounting system, or simply want the confidence that your BAS is being prepared correctly, our team can help.

Contact Atium Accounting today to discuss your BAS and IAS requirements and discover how we can simplify your business reporting while giving you more time to focus on running your business.