Top BAS Tips for Australian Bookkeepers

Published: May 23, 2025

If you manage BAS (Business Activity Statements) for clients or your own business, these tips can help you avoid common pitfalls:

  1. Check your GST codes: Make sure sales and purchases are allocated correctly.
  2. Reconcile regularly: Match your accounts with bank statements before lodging.
  3. Know your deadlines: Late BAS lodgement can result in penalties from the ATO.

Useful Tools

  • ATO online services
  • Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks integrations

Keep a checklist handy and double-check your figures before every BAS submission.