Accounting and Advisory

IT for accountants.
We know your stack.

IT support for accounting and advisory firms in Australia. We know MYOB AE/AO, Xero Practice Manager, Handisoft, BGL, and ATO portal access inside out, along with the data security requirements that apply to registered tax agents.

IT Support for Accounting Practices

An accounting practice runs on a specific set of platforms practice management software, tax and compliance tools, document management, and direct connections to the ATO. Those systems have specific deployment requirements, integration dependencies, and security expectations that differ from a generic business IT environment.

We have supported accounting practices from sole practitioners to mid-size firms. We know how MYOB AE and AO are deployed, how Xero Practice Manager integrates with client Xero files, and what the ATO expects from the security configuration of systems that access Tax Agent Portal. We also understand the busy season pressure June 30 is not the time to discover a server problem.

🏛️ ATO Portal Ready
Tax agent portal security compliant across all required systems.
📅 EOFY Support
Proactive management and support through peak periods.
🏅 CPA / CA Aware
Practice standards-aware IT configuration and security.
What We Cover

Software, security, and compliance for accounting practices

📊 Practice software we support

  • MYOB AE and AO server deployment, updates, and troubleshooting
  • Xero Practice Manager and Xero HQ configuration and support
  • Handisoft and HandiTax deployment and update management
  • BGL CAS360 and Simple Fund 360 SMSF admin platform support
  • Class Super fund administration platform support
  • FYI Docs document management integration support
  • GreatSoft CRM practice management support
  • ATO Tax Agent Portal, BAS Agent Portal, and practitioner lodgement service

🔒 Security for accounting practices

  • ATO Digital Identity and myGovID configuration for all staff
  • Multi-factor authentication on all systems accessing client tax data
  • Email security to prevent invoice fraud and impersonation attacks
  • Encrypted backup of client data with seven-year retention support
  • Privileged access controls for systems holding tax file numbers
  • Staff offboarding immediate credential revocation for departing staff
  • Annual cyber security review ahead of ATO compliance requirements

📁 Document and client file management

  • Client portal deployment for secure document exchange
  • Document retention configuration for seven-year ATO requirements
  • Electronic signature platform integration
  • Secure archiving for closed client files
  • Automated backup verification for critical practice data
  • Staff access logging for systems holding client financial data
Compliance Context

Regulatory and compliance context

  • Tax Agent Services Act 2009 registered agents must maintain systems that protect client tax information
  • ATO Security Requirements systems accessing ATO services must meet specific authentication and access standards
  • Privacy Act 1988 tax file numbers are sensitive information requiring specific protection
  • APES 110 professional obligations under accounting standards include information security responsibilities
  • Notifiable Data Breaches scheme a breach of client tax or financial data is almost certainly a notifiable breach
Ready to talk?

Looking for IT support that understands accounting practices?

Talk to us. We know the platforms, the ATO requirements, and what happens when IT fails at the wrong time of year.