Retail & E-commerce

Accounting, tax and advisory support for Retail & E-commerce across Australia. Practical guidance from SKC Accounting.

Accounting, tax and advisory support for Retail & E-commerce across Australia. Practical guidance from SKC Accounting.

Businesses We Support

Examples include:

  • clothing stores

  • fashion retailers

  • convenience stores

  • specialty food retailers

  • gift shops

  • furniture retailers

  • electronics retailers

  • homeware stores

  • beauty and cosmetic retailers

  • specialty stores

  • online stores

  • Shopify businesses

  • Amazon sellers

  • eBay sellers

  • marketplace sellers

  • social-media sellers

  • home-based online stores

  • importers

  • subscription-product businesses

  • businesses operating both online and through physical stores.

Common Financial Challenges

Retail and e-commerce businesses often deal with:

  • inventory

  • stock purchasing

  • supplier payments

  • online payment platforms

  • merchant fees

  • GST

  • gross-profit margins

  • seasonal sales

  • returns and refunds

  • discounts and promotions

  • multiple sales channels

  • cash tied up in stock.

Understanding More Than Sales

A business may have strong sales without necessarily making strong profit.

Useful questions include:

  • What did the products cost?

  • What margin are you actually making?

  • How much cash is sitting in inventory?

  • Which products or sales channels are performing best?

How SKC Accounting Can Help

We can help you organise your accounting information and better understand the financial side of your retail or e-commerce business.

Service Delivery Disclosure

SKC Accounting Financial & Advisory Services Pty Ltd trading as SKC Accounting is a licensee of Platinum Accounting Australia Pty Ltd (Platinum). Platinum is a Registered Tax Agent (Tax Agent No. 24683431). Tax agent services, including the preparation, review and lodgement of tax returns, and BAS/GST services requiring registered-agent authority, are provided through Platinum under the applicable engagement arrangements. For more information, please visit Platinum Accounting Australia.

Let’s Talk About Your Business

A useful first conversation starts with what your business does, what is creating pressure and what you would like to improve. Book a Complimentary Initial Consultation to discuss the support that may suit your circumstances.