BAS Lodgement Peace of Mind for a Solo Retail Operator

Client Profile:
A solo-run retail boutique owner selling handmade accessories. With limited time and minimal accounting expertise, they handled quarterly BAS prep manually using Xero — often close to deadline and under pressure.

Challenge:
Frequent stress around BAS lodgement. Incomplete reconciliations, last-minute data entry, and the looming risk of ATO penalties each quarter. The owner feared making mistakes but couldn’t spare the time or afford a dedicated in-house bookkeeper.

BlueCrest Solution:
We took over BAS prep through our outsourced bookkeeping model — reconciling transactions, resolving errors, and preparing complete reports ready for lodgement. Communication stayed simple, and tasks were handled quietly in the background.

Result & Impact:

• 100% on-time lodgement across 8 consecutive quarters
• Eliminated late fees and lodgement anxiety
• Freed up ~10 hours per quarter for the owner
• Improved data integrity and cash flow confidence
• Strengthened ongoing ATO compliance