- NJD Bookkeeping - Policy Statement
- In My Business I:
- Uphold and adhere to being a “Professional Bookkeeper”.
- Uphold and adhere to the requirement of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Professional Code of Conduct.
- Uphold and adhere to the requirements of the TASA2009 Code of Conduct for Registered BAS Agents (The Code).
- Uphold and promote the ethical standards of the tax profession.
- Comply with our personal and business tax and compliance obligations.
- To Achieve This, in My Business I:
- ● Have a Quality Management System.
- ● Undertake at least 30 hours per year of Continuing Professional Education.
- ● Provide training and resources to ensure we understand and apply the current business and compliance obligations for our clients.
- ● Provide training and resources to ensure we understand and apply the Code.
- ● Actively endorse, promote and require adherence to the Code.
- ● Have a culture of transparency, accountability, ethical conduct and compliance with the Code and the tax laws.
- My Quality Management System Includes Processes for:
- ● My approach to providing services.
- ● My approach to communication with Clients.
- ● Review of work performed.
- ● Supervision and control.
- ● Record keeping in relation to services provided.
- ● Recognition and required actions in relation to amending or correcting previous work including any false or misleading statements to
- the ATO or other Government agency.
- If there was ever an issue in relation to my performance in relation to breaches of the Code:
- ● Appropriate records of actual or potential breaches of the Code are maintained.
- I specifically note that in accordance with the requirements of the Code I uphold the principles of Honesty & Integrity, Independence, Confidentiality and Competence. I take reasonable care in ascertaining a client’s state of affairs and in ensuring that taxation laws are applied correctly to your circumstances in relation to the statements I am making on your behalf or the advice I am providing to you. I will advise you of your rights and obligations under relevant taxation laws.
- In accordance with my professional obligations, I will disclose any matter that may materially affect your decision to enter into or continue this engagement.