Does the entity intend to account for GST on a cash or non-cash (accruals) basis?
Cash basis If an entity issues or receives an invoice but does not account for the sale or purchase until the payment is received or paid, it is using a cash accounting method. Entities can choose to use a cash basis of accounting for GST purposes, regardless of their turnover, if they are properly accounting on a cash basis for income tax purposes or are: • an endorsed charitable institution • a trustee of an endorsed charitable fund • a gift deductible entity, or • a government school.
