I have finally registered my Reptile Cage business and I think I will need to get an accountant to look over all of my stuff, and help me out with everything that I will need to do etc. Does anyone know of anyone who does this, and roughly how much this is going to cost me?

Also,

I have been doing this all year, but just registered and had to get a GST number. I haven't been collecting GST to this point. Can I claim all of the GST I have paid on purchases for my business throughout the year? Also I have 2 large orders that are ongoing that I still have an outstanding balance owed on. I can't now come back to them and tell them they have to pay GST. What do I do with these orders?

Thanks for any help anyone can lend.

Greg West
Cornel's World Terrariums