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Why are the Accounting Fees for a Company more than a Sole Trader? PDF Print E-mail

The modern company has many advantages as a business entity that includes asset protection and increased peace of mind for entrepreneurs as a result of this separation between business and owner. Sole Traders and Partnerships do not enjoy the increased asset protection associated with companies and as a result, have increased exposure of their personal assets to the business.

The more complex the constituency of a business, the more detailed and authoritative the financial reporting environment. In summary the accountant assists the management of the company comply with the authoritative requirements.

 

Financial Reporting Environment

 

Sole Trader or Partnership (Unlimited Liability)
Reports to the following Source of Authorities

  • Case Law
  • Tax Legislation
  • Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)

Large or Small Proprietary Companies (Limited by Shares or Unlimited)
Reports to the following Source of Authorities

  • Case Law
  • Tax Legislation
  • Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
  • Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)
  • Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)
  • Constitution of the Company
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
  • Corporations Law

Public Company (Limited by Shares, Guarantee, Unlimited or Liability) Reports to the following Source of Authorities

  • Case Law
  • Tax Legislation
  • Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
  • Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)
  • Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)
  • Constitution of the Company
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
  • Corporations Law
  • Trust Deeds

* There are some financial reporting exceptions for Small Proprietary Companies

 

Disclaimer: This is not advice. Items herein are general comments only and do not constitute or convey advice per se. The information contained in this article is for guidance only and should not be relied upon without obtaining professional advice having regard to your specific circumstances.

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