First Class Accounts - Oakleigh

24/12/2025

A bank reconciliation is a basic check to make sure the transactions in your bookkeeping software match what has actually cleared the bank. When this step is skipped, small issues like bank fees, duplicate entries, or timing differences can add up and affect your cash balance and BAS figures.

Doing bank reconciliations regularly helps keep your records accurate, supports better decisions, and avoids surprises later.

Save this for later, or contact us if you need help keeping your bookkeeping up to date.

15/08/2025

Are your books up to date?
Cash flow can make or break your business!

📍 Location: Chadstone
📅 Date: Tuesday, 19 August
⏰ Time: 7:45 AM – 10:15 AM
🔗 Reserve your seat: https://zurl.co/foTis

Join us at the Chadstone Business Networking Breakfast with .network where Svetlana Stajic — a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of bookkeeping and accounting expertise will present:

“Are Your Books Up to Date? The Importance of Cash Flow”

Svetlana will share practical strategies to keep your finances accurate and your cash flow healthy, empowering you to make smarter decisions and avoid costly financial pitfalls.

Perfect for:
💎Small and medium business owners wanting better control of their finances
💎Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on cash flow management
💎Anyone needing reliable bookkeeping strategies to support sustainable growth

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a trusted bookkeeping expert who can help you build a rock-solid financial foundation for your business.

06/08/2025

✨ I’ve just wrapped up my presentation on Cash Flow Management & Bookkeeping for the Brava Women Network!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined live and for those who couldn’t make it, I’d be happy to share the key takeaways.

During the session, we explored:
✅ The difference between bookkeeping and accounting
✅ How up-to-date books support effective cash flow management
✅ Practical tips to strengthen your business finances

💡 Good cash flow enables business growth, peace of mind, and stronger relationships. It’s the foundation of a healthy business.

📊 Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, having strong financial systems in place makes all the difference.

🖥️ If you’d like a copy of the slides or a link to the recording, feel free to message me — I’m happy to share!

04/08/2025

I’m so excited to be speaking at this week’s Brava Wise Women Wednesday! 🎙️✨

With over 25 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting across industries like retail, hospitality, wellness, and tech, I know what really works when it comes to managing business finances.

In this session, I’ll share practical tips you won’t find anywhere else — based on real experience.

Here’s what I’ll cover:
✔️ What bookkeeping is and how it’s different from accounting

✔️ How up-to-date books can improve your cash flow

✔️ Benefits of proper cash flow management with tips and examples

If you’re a business owner or work with one, you’ll leave with tools you can use right away — and at least one tip that could change the way you run your business.

📍Online this Wednesday, 11am–12pm AEST, hosted by
I’d love to see you there! 💼✨

🔗 Grab your spot via the link in their bio — I’d love to see you there!

04/08/2025

What’s the ONE admin task you always put off? 😅

📌 Reconciling transactions?
📌 Sorting receipts?
📌 Chasing late payments?

💬 Comment below or DM us, we help business owners sort the stuff they hate doing.

01/08/2025

Look forward to seeing you all there!

🔥 Join us every Wednesday from 11 am to 12 pm AEST for Brava Wise Women Wednesday and gain valuable insights from our expert members.
This week, we're thrilled to welcome Svetlana Stajic from First Class Accounts - Oakleigh sharing on:

Are Your Books Up to Date? The Importance of Cash Flow Management
She’ll cover:
✔ What bookkeeping is and how it differs from accounting
✔ How up-to-date books help with cash flow planning
✔ Benefits of strong cash flow management, plus tips and examples

Meet Svetlana – a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting across industries like retail, hospitality, wellness, IT, and more. She supports small to medium businesses with tailored services including software setup, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, GST/BAS, and cash flow management. Svetlana holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and is completing her Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. She's a Xero Certified Advisor, highly proficient in MYOB, and experienced with QuickBooks, Reckon, Microsoft Dynamics, AutoEntry, Cin7, and KeyPay. Passionate about empowering businesses through clear financial management and practical solutions.

Get your ticket now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1117238352989?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the Business Women community and celebrate women entrepreneurs everywhere!

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31/07/2025

Finally had a moment to share this from the amazing .network event in Bundoora with Jobby and Eshan — great conversations, connections, and energy all around!

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26/07/2025

Cash vs Accrual Accounting — What’s the Difference?

Many small business owners don’t realise that the way you record income and expenses can completely change how your business looks on paper 📊

➡️ Cash Accounting: Only track money when it’s actually paid or received 💵

➡️ Accrual Accounting: Track income and expenses when they’re earned or billed — even if no cash has changed hands yet 📅

✅ Want help figuring out which method is right for your business?

DM “CHECKLIST” and we’ll walk you through it — no pressure, just help.

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25/07/2025

What if you could check your business’s finances from anywhere?

With cloud bookkeeping, you can:
☁️ See your numbers in real-time
📱 Access your accounts from your phone
🧘‍♀️ Know where things standwithout the guesswork

We help businesses move to cloud-based systems that make life easier.

📩 DM us “CLOUD” if you want a smoother way to manage your books.



Q: What’s one of the BIGGEST benefits of switching to cloud bookkeeping?