Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2025

Happy Christmas from all of us at Ascend Solutions

Happy Christmas! We wish you a happy Christmas and very well deserved end-of-year break. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you and be a part of your business journey. It has been another year of hard work … Read More

list of key dates for September and October 2024

List of key dates for September and October 2024

The new financial year is already in full swing, meaning most of you are still finalising your general ledger accounts in order to get the necessary information to us to prepare your final 2024 accounts and tax returns. Others have … Read More

ABCs of good bookkeeping

The ABCs of bookkeeping

The ABCs of bookkeeping In today’s digital times, you’re probably used to having unrivalled access to your financial numbers, key performance indicators (KPIs) and cashflow metrics. Without good bookkeeping, the speed and quality of your reporting can quickly fall down. … Read More

How to calculate your business breakeven

How to Calculate Your Breakeven Point

Understanding your business breakeven point is essential to know how much money you need to make to stay in business. It can therefore help you make well-informed financial decisions and practical business plans. The breakeven point is the income or … Read More

super guarantee to rise

Super Guarantee Rate Rises in July to 10.5%

The superannuation guarantee statutory rate has remained at 9.5% since July 2014. However, plans have been in place for some years now, to increase the rate to 12% incrementally. In July 2022, the rate will rise to 10.5%. From then … Read More

Ascend Solutions Farm Accounting

Farm Accounting – 10 tips for success

Farming businesses have unique accounting needs. The specific challenges you face in running a successful and thriving farm, require tailored business advice that goes beyond simply tax and accounting needs. Not many other businesses rely on living produce and have … Read More