Accounting for the scrum master

Accounting for the Scrum Master: The Scrum Master is a key role on the Scrum team, responsible for ensuring that Scrum is understood and applied according to the rules. The Scrum Master supports the team in self-organisation, removes obstacles and leads Scrum meetings such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and sprint reviews.

Activities performed by the Scrum Master:ra:

  • Facilitation of Scrum meetings: Conducting daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and sprint review.
  • Removing obstacles: Identifying and eliminating barriers that may prevent the team from achieving its goals.
  • Supporting the team: Helping the team to self-organise and collaborate effectively.
  • Training the team: Teaching the team Scrum principles and best practices.
  • Communicating with stakeholders: Maintaining clear and open communication between the team and project stakeholders.
  • Progress monitoring: Tracking the team’s progress and adjusting plans as necessary.

Specific accounting aspects for the Scrum Master:

  • Legal analysis of contracts: We employ legal counsel in our office, which allows us to offer a comprehensive legal analysis of service contracts. This is crucial for Scrum Masters, who often work on the basis of B2B contracts.
  • Tax optimisation: Scrum Masters can benefit from a preferential flat rate on income of 8.5%. According to an individual interpretation dated 3 April 2024 (reference 0115-KDST2-2.4011.125.2024.1.MS), a Scrum Master providing professional development services (coaching and mentoring) classified under PKWiU code 85.59.1 may tax his/her income at a flat rate of 8.5%.

Our strengths:

Experience: We have extensive experience in dealing with Scrum Masters and IT companies, which allows us to support our clients effectively.

Knowledge of regulations: We are up to date with current tax and legal regulations, which guarantees professional advice and minimises risk.

Multilingual team: We offer support in English, Russian and Ukrainian, which is particularly important for Scrum Masters working with foreign clients.

Individual approach: We provide each client with an individual approach, tailored to their specific needs and requirements, which allows us to maximise the available tax benefits and optimise costs.

Tax advice: as tax advisors, we are qualified to advise on the choice of the correct flat rate on income.

Our accounting office offers comprehensive accounting and advisory services for Scrum Masters. With our experience and expertise, Scrum Masters can focus on supporting teams and ensuring effective use of Scrum, confident that their finances and contracts are in good hands.