Insights

1. Not preparing General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS)

Many advisors are only becoming aware of this requirement the hard way – after they have applied for an increase to turnover.

GPFS are now a reality for anyone lodging a new MFR report.

For firms without an audit team this will likely require an outsourced solution. In addition, you’ll need to upskill your knowledge on the intricacies of AASB’s and GPFS.

Engagements with your construction clients will need to cover the increased manpower and professional skill required to prepare GPFS. We estimate the average increase to construction client engagements will be between $5-10k. Some accountants will have no choice but to exit their QBCC clients.

2. Not being across the MFR guidelines

Here are some basics that catch out many advisors:

Net Tangible Asset and Current Ratio requirements – no real change to the requirements BUT the regulator is more likely to query your position and underlying assumptions. You need to be very certain the assets and liabilities used in these calculations are ALLOWED.

Current or Non-Current – definitely don’t assume based solely on generally accepted accounting principles. The MFR have their own definitions of current!

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