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AAPB Delicacies Menu
Sometimes you just need a friend to help you get you through the difficulties of everything you do. AAPB recognises the enormous amount of energy people use in their daily lives. Demands from family, friends and colleagues can often leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed. As we get older, many of us ponder on how can we do things better, what can we do to grow our business and how can we help each other?

AAPB Delicacies have been prepared, baked and served from the heart of the Association to help us find these answers. Each delicacy has its own unique flavour and when combined provides a succulent banquet of heavenly delights that just hits that AHH moment! (I get it).

Go through the menu below and discover how to find your AHH.

Advocacy
We are a passionate group of people who want to help businesses grow and create a positive environment to live in.  We believe we have the power to make positive change for the betterment of our community and our industry. Through AAPB, we have established ourselves as credible advocates who do not give up. AAPB Members have a voice that has been successfully heard in many areas of Government and industry and it continues to gather strength. If you want to be involved in changing our world, join us [More Information]

AAPB Education Program
The AAPB Education Program was developed in conjunction with Atax (University of NSW) to provide extensive knowledge and skills to create, operate, grow and sell a business.  It is rich in practical business applications that you can adopt immediately. The education program has been designed to met individual business needs and at the same time allow you to work on your business.
By using the latest on-line learning technology, you are able to learn at your own pace, at your convenience. Because the education is a full business program we are able to offer our members multiple qualifications including the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping. We also have the ability to offer short courses to met the needs of business owners and the Tax Practitioner Board as well as provide technical education specific to different areas within the business. [More Information]

AAPB Skills Assessment
AAPB Skills Assessment has been specifically designed and developed to recognise our Members' existing knowledge and experience. The skills assessment provides recognised prior learning (RPL) towards the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping.
It is a practical two day assessment that acknowledges what you do on a daily basis. [More Information]

The "Croak"
If you are getting frustrated by bureaucracy or getting the run around or feel there has been an injustice , let us help you.  AAPB research area is very interested in hearing your problem. AAPB research team can examine problem and if need be, escalate the problem to a higer level.  Croak tips are found in the AAPB On-Line Library.

AAPB On-line Library
Government technical updates (which you can actually understand) to keep everyone abreast of the latest information needed to perform our jobs. Maria filters through an overwhelming volume of information from The Treasury, ATO, Office of State Revenue and other Government Departments that impact our decisions. The information is written in a readable format that is easier to comprehend.

AAPB K-I-T

So you want to know what's happening? AAPB's CEO provides a newsletter to Members that keeps you informed on the progress and changes to the bookkeeping industry. It is also an opportunity for Members to share their ideas and stories. [Members Only]


Bookkeeper Forums

Forums are an excellent way for our Member's to network, learn new information and play. These forums are run quarterly throughout Australia whilst the bookkeeping industry is progressing through its transition. The forums are for us all to share our ideas, concepts and challenges that lay ahead of us. It is through these forums that we are able to shape the future of our industry. [Members Only]

Exclusive QBE Insurance Package (including coverage for BAS services)

Through our alliance partner, James Wiltshire, AAPB has an exclusive Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance package with QBE that meets the necessary requirements for a contracting bookkeeper. This is a necessary requirement for running a bookkeeping business and has also been included in the proposed Draft Tax Agent Services Bill. [Members Only]

Special Offers to AAPB

AAPB has formed a strategic alliance with Reckon P/L and established a Quicken Professional Partner special pricing of only $450. QuickBooks is the recognised accounting software package for the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping. [Members Only]

	Advocacy We are a passionate group of people who want to help businesses grow and create a positive environment to live in. We believe we have the power to make positive change for the betterment of our community and our industry. Through AAPB, we have established ourselves as credible advocates who do not give up. AAPB Members have a voice that has been successfully heard in many areas of Government and industry and it continues to gather strength. If you want to be involved in changing our world, join us [More Information]
	AAPB Education Program The AAPB Education Program was developed in conjunction with Atax (University of NSW) to provide extensive knowledge and skills to create, operate, grow and sell a business. It is rich in practical business applications that you can adopt immediately. The education program has been designed to met individual business needs and at the same time allow you to work on your business. By using the latest on-line learning technology, you are able to learn at your own pace, at your convenience. Because the education is a full business program we are able to offer our members multiple qualifications including the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping. We also have the ability to offer short courses to met the needs of business owners and the Tax Practitioner Board as well as provide technical education specific to different areas within the business. [More Information]
	AAPB Skills Assessment AAPB Skills Assessment has been specifically designed and developed to recognise our Members' existing knowledge and experience. The skills assessment provides recognised prior learning (RPL) towards the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping. It is a practical two day assessment that acknowledges what you do on a daily basis. [More Information]
	The "Croak" If you are getting frustrated by bureaucracy or getting the run around or feel there has been an injustice , let us help you. AAPB research area is very interested in hearing your problem. AAPB research team can examine problem and if need be, escalate the problem to a higer level. Croak tips are found in the AAPB On-Line Library.
	AAPB On-line Library Government technical updates (which you can actually understand) to keep everyone abreast of the latest information needed to perform our jobs. Maria filters through an overwhelming volume of information from The Treasury, ATO, Office of State Revenue and other Government Departments that impact our decisions. The information is written in a readable format that is easier to comprehend.
	AAPB K-I-T So you want to know what's happening? AAPB's CEO provides a newsletter to Members that keeps you informed on the progress and changes to the bookkeeping industry. It is also an opportunity for Members to share their ideas and stories. [Members Only]
	Bookkeeper Forums Forums are an excellent way for our Member's to network, learn new information and play. These forums are run quarterly throughout Australia whilst the bookkeeping industry is progressing through its transition. The forums are for us all to share our ideas, concepts and challenges that lay ahead of us. It is through these forums that we are able to shape the future of our industry. [Members Only]
	Exclusive QBE Insurance Package (including coverage for BAS services) Through our alliance partner, James Wiltshire, AAPB has an exclusive Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance package with QBE that meets the necessary requirements for a contracting bookkeeper. This is a necessary requirement for running a bookkeeping business and has also been included in the proposed Draft Tax Agent Services Bill. [Members Only]
	Special Offers to AAPB AAPB has formed a strategic alliance with Reckon P/L and established a Quicken Professional Partner special pricing of only $450. QuickBooks is the recognised accounting software package for the Certificate IV in Financial Services Bookkeeping. [Members Only]