You have almost reached the EOFY finish-line.

G'day mates! Gather around the digital campfire, and let me spin you a yarn about what can be the most terrifying time in the land Down Under – it's not when the kangaroos start boxing, or when the drop bears start dropping – no, it's (drum roll) the tale of the Tax Accountant and the end of the financial year!

If you've survived the onslaught of receipts; the nightmare of tax forms, and the ATO starting to look strangely like a saltwater croc... and made it to the first of July - Well Done! So what's next?

Step One: Take a deep breath. You've survived to the Financial Year wrap-up and that's no small feat! If surviving the EOFY was an Olympic sport, you'd be standing on the podium with a gold medal.

OK, Now that you've got your breathing under control, it's time for;

Step Two: Celebrate! Sit back with a stubby or a glass of wine and throw a sausage or two on the barbie! You've earned it.

Step Three: The fiscal year-end detox. You've been eating, sleeping and dreaming numbers for the past month. Go walkabout, or better yet, head for the beach. The ocean doesn't care about your tax bracket.

Step Four: Resolutions. It's time to create your new financial year's resolutions. Will you finally start keeping your receipts in an actual folder rather than the shoebox under your bed? Will you get a dingo to guard your investments? Or maybe, just maybe, you'll take the leap and get yourself that fancy tax software you've been eyeing up. The possibilities are endless.

And finally;

Step Five: Reflection. Did you save enough? Spend too much? Make smart investments? Well, let me tell you a secret. At Hills Accounting we provide all the advice and assistance you need to get everything right for the coming year.

So buckle up mates! Here's to another ride around the sun, battling taxes, wrestling spreadsheets, and yes, having a great accountant.

Remember, no matter what the financial year throws at you, you've got what it takes to survive. After all, you have Hills Accounting to help you through it all!

For more helpful information, email Kathy today at kathy@hillsaccounting.com.au or Phone 03 62737800