Our Rates

(Effective July 2016 to July 2017)

We normally charge our clients an hourly fee based on the type of service provided, the frequency of service, and the degree of client preparedness.

Our rates are negotiated at the time of engagement using the following guidelines:

  • Periodic data entry leading to bank reconciliation, financial reports and BAS preparation:
    • 10 hours per week / 40 hours per month or more – $40–$45 (plus GST) per hour.
    • 5–10 hours per week / 20–40 hours per month – $50–$55 (plus GST) per hour.
    • Less than 5 hours per week / 20 hours per month – $60–$65 (plus GST) per hour.
  • BAS / IAS preparation – time spent preparing activity statements is included in the negotiated rate. However, a minimum of $120 (plus GST) will be charged for each activity statement prepared.
  • Training and Mentoring – $70–$80 (plus GST) per hour.
  • Setup of MYOB data file:
    • No expectation of ongoing engagement – $250 (plus GST).
    • Expectation of ongoing engagement – $150 (plus GST).
  • Troubleshooting of MYOB file, rectification of poor bookkeeping systems etc:
    • No expectation of ongoing engagement – $70–$80 (plus GST) per hour
    • Expectation of ongoing engagement – $60–$70 (plus GST) per hour.
  • Telephone Support – short telephone consultations up to 15 minutes per month are normally free of charge.
  • Travel Expenses – generally not charged for. However, where travel time exceeds one hour round trip, a minimum of two hours at normal rates will apply for each site visit where bookkeeping work is performed.