VES Insights | March 2026

VES Insights, your go-to newsletter for the latest in bookkeeping, automation, AI, Xero tips, and essential ATO updates to keep you informed and on track. From simplifying your bookkeeping to harnessing the power of automation and AI, our newsletter is packed with valuable tools and reminders to help you stay ahead.

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Is Your Payroll Using a Super Fund That No Longer Exists?

It might sound unlikely, but it is more common than you think. Recent award updates replaced outdated fund names with current ones. If your setup hasn't been reviewed lately, it may still be referencing a fund that's no longer valid.

Getting it wrong could mean non-compliance, even if everything else in your payroll is running smoothly.

Read the full article to check what's changed and what to do about it.

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The ATO Can Now See Your Payroll in Real Time. Here's What That Means for STP Compliance

If your payroll is running and STP is set up, it can feel like everything is in order.

But real-time reporting means the ATO now has greater visibility than ever before. Small inconsistencies, late lodgments or missed steps can build into patterns over time.

Read the full article to understand what STP compliance looks like in practice and where a quick review may help.

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The ATO Doesn't Need to Audit You Anymore. Here's How Super Data Matching Works

There was a time when super issues could go unnoticed for months. Now, the ATO can identify gaps automatically by comparing payroll reports, clearing house data and super fund records. No audit required. The data does the work.

Even small or recurring timing differences can be picked up, often earlier than expected.

Read the full article to understand how data matching works and what this means for your processes.

Disclaimer: This newsletter is intended to provide general guidance and is not specific advice. We encourage you to seek tailored advice for your circumstances.