OPERATING LAYER

A disciplined finance operating layer that supports better decisions.

Accounting, tax and business services provide the operating foundation that supports the firm’s broader advisory work. The focus is accurate records, reliable reporting, coordinated compliance and finance processes that leadership can trust.

Accounting, Tax Compliance

A sharper way to explain the value of this service.

Business accounting, tax-support, business establishment, entity setup coordination, bookkeeping, payroll, SMSF support and cloud accounting assistance.

Strategic clarity Frames the matter around the decision, stakeholder requirement and evidence threshold.
Review discipline Keeps assumptions, logic, files and outputs easier to assess by senior reviewers.
Usable outputs Turns advisory work into documented next steps, not a disconnected presentation.

Core areas and practical questions.

01 Business Accounting and Compliance

financial statements, management accounts, month-end reporting, compliance reporting, reconciliations, accounting file review, cloud accounting support and chart of accounts review.

02 Tax Advisory and Compliance

business tax returns, BAS preparation, GST advisory, tax planning, CGT support, ATO liaison, tax structuring support and tax compliance reviews.

03 Business Establishment and Structuring

company registration coordination, business name registration, ABN/TFN/ACN application support, family trust establishment coordination, entity structuring support, ASIC registration setup, startup administration, initial accounting system setup, chart of accounts setup and GST/PAYG registration support where applicable.

04 Bookkeeping and Payroll Solutions

payroll processing, STP support, accounts payable support, accounts receivable support, BAS preparation data support, bank reconciliations, Xero setup and assistance, MYOB/QuickBooks assistance, Dext/Hubdoc setup and monthly bookkeeping review.

05 SMSF Setup and Administration Support

SMSF establishment coordination, corporate trustee setup support, SMSF administration coordination, annual compliance coordination, specialist liaison and accounting support.

06 Are tax services provided directly?

Tax services are provided through a TPB-registered tax agent engaged by Etemad Advisory Pty Ltd and subject to applicable registration requirements.

07 Can Etemad help establish a new business?

Yes. Support can include company registration coordination, ABN/TFN/ACN support, entity setup roadmap, initial accounting setup and related onboarding.

08 Does this include bookkeeping and payroll?

Yes. The service can include bookkeeping review, payroll processing, STP support, reconciliations and cloud accounting assistance.

What this service is designed to resolve.

Use this section to quickly understand when the service becomes relevant and what kind of deliverables can come out of the engagement.

Engagement signal High-stakes finance, governance or growth decisions that need clearer evidence.
When it matters

Buyer situations

  • Your business needs reliable accounting records and management reporting.
  • Tax, BAS or GST compliance needs coordinated support subject to registration requirements.
  • A new business or entity structure needs establishment and onboarding support.
  • Bookkeeping, payroll or cloud accounting workflows need review or improvement.
What you receive

Typical deliverables

  • Annual financial statements
  • Management reports
  • Monthly accounts
  • Reconciliation pack
  • Accounting clean-up report
  • Business establishment checklist
  • Entity setup roadmap
  • Registration summary
  • Monthly bookkeeping pack
  • Payroll reports
Insight lens

Three decision themes to explore.

Short, practical thinking connected to accounting, tax compliance — written for leaders who need clearer judgement before action.

All insights
Governance

Make advisory outputs easier to assess.

Clarify ownership, assumptions and review points before the work reaches senior stakeholders.

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Finance clarity

Turn analysis into a decision pack.

Connect reporting, scenarios and supporting notes into one usable leadership view.

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Readiness

Prepare before external questions arrive.

Strengthen the evidence base before lenders, investors, buyers or partners ask for detail.

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