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Solar revenue, separated properly Commercial and residential solar installers run a more complex P&L than they often realise. Install revenue, STC monetisation, ACCU income, O&M recurring revenue, warranty-claim accruals — five streams, five recognition triggers, three different GST treatments. We separate them in the chart of accounts so the monthly close reflects what each line of the business is actually doing. Why install + STC + ACCU + O&M + warranty need to live on diff

EPC accounting, done in Month 1 — not Month 6 Most EPC contractors discover the unbilled-variation problem too late. Approved variations sit in the gap between operations marking the work complete and finance sending the invoice. Three concurrent projects past, the gap compounds. We install job-cost reporting in Month 1 so the leakage is identified and recovered while it's still fresh. Why the first 90 days usually pay for themselves A representative engagement: $8M EPC contr

Job-cost reporting, retention tracking and cash discipline — built for AU construction Most AU construction businesses can run a project. Fewer can tell you which one is making money. Even fewer can show a bank a 13-week cash forecast that separates progress claim receipts from retentions. We do those three things every month, properly, with the AASB 15 detail your auditor expects. CPA-led · Hawthorn VIC · AASB 15 + AASB 138 · Australia-wide remote What a TechEdge Finance Fun

The drift you can't see until the auditor finds it Most Australian operators generating, holding or trading Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) check their Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) holdings once a year — usually when the auditor asks for evidence at year-end. That's when they discover the registry shows 4,217 ACCUs and the general ledger shows 4,162. Or 4,300. Or, in one onboarding we've done, a 487-ACCU gap that no-one could explain. The uni

If you run a project-based business between $5M and $50M revenue — construction, EPC, solar, renewables, or carbon-credit — this 12-question diagnostic tells you whether your finance function is sized correctly for where the business actually is. Five minutes. Twelve questions. Score yourself honestly. Then email your responses to rami@techedgeaccounting.com.au and we'll come back with a tier recommendation within 48 hours. How to score For each question, score 1 to 5. 1 = no

If your business generates Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) — typically from rooftop solar abatement, energy-efficiency upgrades, savanna burning, or vegetation methodologies — there is one accounting question that creates more confusion than any other. When do you recognise the ACCU on the balance sheet? The wrong answer — and the one we see most often in client work across Victoria, NSW, and Queensland — is "at sale." The book is written when the cash comes in. Until

TechEdge Accounting runs outsourced finance functions across five industries where most generalist accountants don't have the technical depth: construction, EPC contracting, solar installation, renewables development, and carbon-credit accounting. Same playbook — Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance tier engagements with monthly close, job-cost reporting, 13-week cash forecasting, and bank-facility-grade financial reporting. Different domain knowledge per

Most Australians who rent out their main residence don't realise that, under section 118-145 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, the property can still qualify for the main residence CGT exemption for up to six years of absence — even while it is being rented and earning income. With the 2026 Federal Budget tightening negative gearing rules, the 6-year absence rule is now the bigger tax lever for most homeowners. Here is the practical version of how it works. The basic rul

If you generate, hold, or trade Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), there is a reasonable chance your books are wrong. Material ACCU income sits unrecognised on a lot of balance sheets. Most CPA practices stay well clear of carbon-credit accounting because the standards are technical, the GST and tax positions are contested, and the registry workflow takes time to understand. We don't. This is the practical guide we give to founders of solar installers, EPC contractors, r

Running a business is no small feat. You juggle countless tasks daily, from managing clients to handling inventory. But one area you cannot afford to overlook is your finances. This is where understanding the value of accounting expert roles becomes crucial. These professionals do more than just crunch numbers - they help you navigate the complex financial landscape, ensuring your business stays compliant and profitable. Understanding Accounting Expert Roles When you think of

In today's fast-paced business environment, small businesses face numerous challenges in managing their operations efficiently. From inventory control to customer relationship management, the complexity can quickly overwhelm limited resources. This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems come into play. ERP solutions help streamline processes, improve productivity, and provide valuable insights that empower small businesses to compete and grow. Understanding ERP f

If you've worked from home during the 2025-26 financial year — whether full-time, part-time, or just a few days a week — you could be entitled to claim significant tax deductions. Many Australians are leaving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the table by not claiming their work from home expenses correctly. Who Can Claim Work From Home Deductions? You can claim work from home deductions if you genuinely performed your job duties from home. This applies to employees, c

Life gets busy. Maybe you moved overseas, changed jobs, went through a tough period, or simply forgot. Whatever the reason, if you have one or more overdue tax returns in Australia, you're not alone — and it's more common than you might think. The good news? The ATO would much rather you lodge late than not at all. Here's exactly what to do and what to expect. How Common Are Overdue Tax Returns? The ATO estimates that millions of Australians have at least one outstanding tax

Tax season in Australia runs from 1 July to 31 October each year. If you're looking to lodge your tax return online, you've got several options. Whether you're an employee, sole trader, or rental property investor, this guide walks you through everything you need to know about lodging your 2025-26 tax return online. Who Needs to Lodge a Tax Return in Australia? If you earned income during the 2025-26 financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026), you generally need to lodge a

As a sole trader in Australia, every dollar you can legitimately claim as a tax deduction is money back in your pocket when tax time arrives. Yet many sole traders leave thousands of dollars on the table each year by either not understanding what they can claim, or simply not keeping proper records of their expenses. This comprehensive 2026 guide walks you through the deductions available to sole traders, highlights the ones most commonly missed, and provides practical tips f

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Negative gearing often comes up in discussions about property investment in Australia. This term can stir various opinions among...

In today's fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly searching for ways to improve efficiencies, streamline operations,...

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are continuously looking for ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and...