Why should I choose Byfields Business Advisers?Byfields are a long established WA owned accounting firm who genuinely care for our clients and can provide specialist knowledge across our industry specialisations. We also have a vast network of professional alliances to help us assist you in all business and personal matters.
Where are Byfields Business Advisers located and who is best to contact?Byfields is a WA owned firm located Belmont, Northam, Merredin, Narrogin, Wagin, York, Beverley and Esperance. We have a separate SMSF and Bookkeeping division in the Belmont office.
When is the best time for farm tax planning?We recommend you speak to us about preparing a tax estimate before seeding each year.
When is the best time for business tax planning?We recommend you speak to us between April and June each year.
What technical advice can accountants provide?Technical advice can differ from personal, business and agribusiness entities. Similarities can include long term strategic planning (tax, estate, succession etc.) and entity restructuring. It is best to contact your accountant to discuss in detail.
What is the best accounting software for my business?Depending on the size and needs of your business, our accountants can assist with software selection and conversion if required. Byfields recommend and are partnered with MYOB, Xero and Agrimaster.
Is it ever too early to seek advice and consider personal budgets, wills, business start-ups.It is never too early to seek advice. Our business partners who specialise in financial planning can help you set up personal budgets when you start earning income.
For business start-ups or acquisitions, you should seek advice before you commence the business. You should have a will as soon as you begin to own assets or have a bank account for example.
Can I make amendments to my prior year tax returns and financials?Yes, but there are time limits to amend prior year tax returns and financials.
What is the best way to forward my tax records/ documents and computer software back up file?You can upload these easily through our Secure Client Portal, this can be accessed via our Website, at the top left hand side of the website. You can upload any number of computer files of any size or type.
What else can the Byfields Client Portal provide?The Client Portal not only allows you to upload your tax documents and computer software files of any size or type, your Client Portal includes the ability to electronically sign documents we send to you, saving you time and money. Once setup, you will be able to securely sign all future documents in seconds.
Is the Byfields Client Portal safe to upload my documents?Yes, the Client Portal is secure. All your information and files remain confidential, encrypted and will be more secure than sharing by email or post.
Can Byfields provide Financial Planning or loan finance advice?No, however we can recommend financial planners that will suit your needs, including our service partner’s at Byfields Wealth Management, they can assist with all your financial planning needs, view their website for their full services, www.byfieldswealth.com.au They are conveniently located in Burswood, along with Byfields Finance Solutions who can assist with all your loan and mortgage needs.
Do you travel outside of Perth?Yes we do travel outside of Perth. We have clients based throughout Western Australia from Broome in the north to Esperance and Albany in the south. We also have six offices located throughout the Wheatbelt region.
What are the additional services that an accountant can provide?An accountant is not limited to only your tax needs, your Byfields accountant is your trusted advisor also. We are available for client needs from business advisory, tax, succession and estate planning, due diligence, business benchmarking, Small Business Capital Gains Tax (CGT Concessions), Family Farm Transfer Duty Exemption, to name a few services.