Reconcile the booking record with the payout
We match reservations, completed activities, cancellations, refunds and platform deductions to settlements. Direct sales and third-party sales should use identifiable channels so commissions and timing differences remain visible. One net bank deposit is not enough to explain the underlying trading.
We can maintain a schedule of bookings still to deliver, including advance receipts and costs already committed. Weather-related changes or customer amendments need to travel from the booking system into that schedule.
Plan around the operation you actually run
A walking-tour operator, a rental activity and an accommodation provider do not automatically share the same tax treatment. We record the activity and supporting terms for review instead of copying a hotel tax code onto every visitor sale. Accommodation and property-specific tax questions require separate verification where relevant.
Illustrative example: a rescheduled harbour activity
A Victoria experience operator moves a fully paid Saturday booking to the following week. The revised date updates the booking schedule, while a non-refundable supplier charge remains attached to the original arrangement. The owner can see the extra direct cost before offering another change.
Measure the season beyond sales volume
Useful reports can compare channel commissions, activity contribution and cash committed to future bookings. A quieter-period forecast adds insurance, storage, maintenance and other continuing costs. We agree the operational inputs you will provide so the forecast reflects realistic capacity and customer terms.
Questions about this work
Can you work from booking-platform reports?
Yes, alongside complete settlement and bank records so the activity and cash can be reconciled.
Do you assume one tax rate for all tourism sales?
No. The specific supply, location and applicable registration or exemption rules require review.
Put this into practice
A practical next step
Bring the records you have.
We can identify missing information, agree on the scope and organize the next bookkeeping step.
Request a bookkeeping review