Any book keeper who wishes to provide a BAS service for a fee, or indeed code expenses and provide a book keeping service where decision are made in relation to GST must be registered as a BAS Agent. This was implemented on 1st March 2010. It is of course a good thing as it provides protection to business and individuals seeking the services of a book keeper without necessarily understanding themselves the skill set of a compliant book keeper.

The BookSitters have lodged applications to become BAS Agents for both the Company The Sitters Pty Ltd and our book keeping staff as individuals. I lodged our applications in early April and have just received confirmation of both my registration (Justine Day) and Michele Gorman (co owners of The Sitters Pty Ltd). We are more than happy to provide our Registration Numbers for verification where required to our clients, potential clients or clients Accountant.