ATO masterclass series

Next date: Tuesday, 04 August 2026 | 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

Training for small business success

Looking to build confidence in business planning, finances, record‑keeping or registration? Or want to understand what's involved in starting a small business?

Essentials to strengthen your small business is a free online learning platform offering more than 30 short courses on topics including record keeping, cash flow, deductions, GST, superannuation and more.

To support these resources, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is hosting a series of free online masterclasses over the coming months. These sessions are designed to help you understand the essentials of starting and running a successful business.

Inclusions:

• Live online sessions with experienced ATO officers
• Opportunities to ask questions
• Practical insights tailored to small business needs

Session schedule:

4, 5 or 6 August 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Starting a small business

10, 11 or 13 August 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Goods and services tax (GST)

18, 19 or 20 August 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Claiming small business deductions

25, 26 or 27 August 2026, 12pm to 1pm: eInvoicing

1, 2 or 3 September 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Cash flow for small business

8, 9 or 10 September 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Claiming deductions for your home-based business

15, 16 or 17 September 2026, 12pm to 1pm: Super guarantee employer obligations

Book to attend 1 or more of these sessions via the ATO registration link

To get the most value from the Masterclasses, we recommend completing the online learning modules beforehand. This will help you reflect on the content and prepare any questions for the webinar.

This workshop series is coordinated by the Australian Taxation Office, not Monash Council. 

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