Balanced Control Accounting Technician & BAS Agent

22/10/2026

Keeping Informed, Staying Ahead – IPA Network Lunch

As a member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), I recently attended an IPA Network Lunch, gaining valuable insights into the changes and challenges facing Australian businesses and the accounting profession.

Some key topics included:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Increasing compliance responsibilities, including preventing financial crime and the financing of weapons proliferation.

AI & Technology – Exploring how artificial intelligence can improve efficiency while maintaining strong governance, security and professional standards.

Tax Reform & Government Policy – Discussions around Capital Gains Tax, trusts, GST and the complexity of Australia’s taxation system, including the potential impact of proposed changes on small businesses.

Card Payment Surcharges – Understanding the implications of payment reforms and additional costs for businesses.

The Cost of Compliance – Concerns about increasingly complex regulations, short government consultation periods and the financial burden placed on small businesses..

Why does this matter to my clients?

At Balanced Control, professional development is about more than maintaining qualifications. It’s about staying informed, understanding what’s coming and helping clients prepare for changes before they become problems.

As a Registered BAS Agent and business management specialist, I believe that keeping my knowledge current helps me keep your business compliant, informed and in control.

Balanced Business = Balanced Life

Balanced Control | BAS Agent • Bookkeeping • Business Management Specialist. Institute of Public Accountants

08/10/2026

Celebrating 110 Years of Victoria University! 🎓✨

What a privilege to attend Victoria University’s 110th Anniversary Gala at the magnificent Melbourne Town Hall.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating the university’s remarkable journey from its humble beginnings at Footscray’s Nicholson Street campus in 1916 to the internationally recognised institution it is today.

We were honoured to hear inspiring addresses from The Hon. Dr Steve Bracks AC, The Hon. Dr Julia Gillard AC and Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker, highlighting the importance of accessible education, innovation and the opportunities education creates for individuals, businesses and our wider community.

A particularly interesting conversation with Melbourne Airport CEO Lorrie Argus reinforced the importance of strong leadership, strategic planning and adapting to an ever-changing business environment.

As the owner of Balanced Control Accounting, BAS Agent & Business Management Services, and a sessional teacher at Victoria University TAFE, I feel fortunate to bring my years of accounting and business experience into the classroom, helping students develop practical skills and confidence for their future careers.

For me, education and business go hand in hand. Continuing professional development, sharing knowledge and embracing change are fundamental to both my accounting practice and my teaching.

It was especially meaningful to celebrate this milestone knowing that I now teach at the very Nicholson Street campus where Victoria University’s story began 110 years ago.

Congratulations, Victoria University, on 110 years of education, opportunity and achievement!

BusinessManagement LifelongLearning TAFE Melbourne

30/09/2026

New law starts today. This is an additional cost for businesses that provide merchant card payments. RBA advise to either absorb the cost, raise prices or offer other payment methods

20/08/2026

I am so excited to share my published extract from my new magazine - Books & Business, featuring stories of Australian homegrown businesses.

01/07/2026

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06/05/2026