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Accounting and business advice to help your Canberra business grow
Need more from your Canberra accountant?
Our Canberra Business Advisory team supports growing businesses with practical accounting, tax and commercial advice tailored to where they are now and where they want to go next. Whether you need help with financial reporting, BAS and GST, cash flow, tax planning or business structuring, we can help you build a clearer picture of your business and make more informed decisions.
When your business becomes more complex, you can draw on RSM specialists across areas such as outsourced finance, technology, tax and broader advisory services.
Business accounting and advisory support in Canberra
As your business grows, your accounting needs often become more complex. Having the right advice can help you stay on top of your obligations while making better decisions about what comes next.
Our Canberra accountants and business advisers provide practical support across accounting, tax, cash flow, business structuring and planning. We work with you throughout the year to give you greater visibility over your financial position and help you respond to opportunities and challenges as they arise.
Practical accounting support for your business
We can take care of the day-to-day accounting requirements, giving you more time to focus on running and growing your business. Our services include:
- Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual financial statements
- Financial performance analysis and reporting
- Bookkeeping and accounting support
- Cash flow forecasting, budgeting and ongoing review
- Support across a range of accounting software platforms
- Tax planning and business structuring advice
From tax returns, BAS and GST to cash flow, tax planning, business structures and cloud accounting, our Canberra team can help simplify your financial management and provide the advice you need as your business evolves.
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A growing business needs more than just a tax agent or accountant, you need someone to assist you to implement the right growth and profit strategies.
More than accountants –
Trusted advisers bringing ideas, insights and commercial outcomes
Good accounting tells you where your business has been.
Good advice helps you decide where it should go next.
Our Canberra accountants and business advisers combine accounting expertise, practical ideas and commercial insights to help you improve performance, identify opportunities and plan for growth.
As your needs evolve, we can connect you with specialists across tax, outsourced finance, technology, corporate finance and other advisory services, giving you access to broader expertise through one connected team.
With RSM’s national and global network, you can also tap into specialist knowledge and experience across Australia and internationally as your business grows.
HOW WE HELP
Accounting and Business Advisory
Stay on top of financial reporting, tax and compliance while gaining a clearer picture of how your business is performing.
Business growth and strategy
Turn financial information into practical actions that help improve profitability, establish priorities and support sustainable growth.
Cloud accounting and digital systems
Improve reporting, accounting processes and visibility using cloud accounting, automation and technology.
Outsourced accounting and CFO support
Access additional finance capability, from bookkeeping and management reporting through to budgeting, forecasting and CFO-level advice.
Business structuring and tax planning
Review whether your existing business structure continues to support your commercial, tax, asset protection and growth objectives.
Succession and exit planning
Prepare for retirement, family succession, ownership transition or an eventual sale while protecting the value you have built.
Supporting Canberra businesses as they grow
Local insight for a changing business environment
Canberra businesses operate in a market shaped by government, professional services, technology, construction, property and a growing private sector. As your business develops, the financial and commercial decisions you face can become more complex.
Our Canberra Business Advisory team works with local businesses across management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, business structuring, tax planning, cloud accounting, outsourced finance functions and virtual CFO support. We can also help business owners understand performance, identify opportunities to improve profitability and put stronger financial systems and processes in place.
As your business grows, we can support broader strategic decisions including business planning, succession and exit planning, acquisitions, ownership changes and preparing for future growth. And when you need specialist support, your RSM adviser can connect you with expertise across tax, technology, corporate finance and other areas of the firm.
Why choose RSM as your Canberra accountant?
As your business grows, you need an accountant who understands more than the numbers.
Our Canberra accountants and business advisers combine local knowledge with practical commercial advice to help you manage today’s requirements while preparing for what comes next. You’ll have access to a connected team across accounting, tax planning, cash flow and forecasting, business structuring, outsourced finance, virtual CFO support, technology, succession planning and broader business strategy.
Whether you want greater visibility over performance, stronger financial processes, support through a period of growth or a more proactive relationship with your accountant, our Canberra Business Advisory team can provide advice tailored to your business and its goals.
Canberra accountant FAQs
A business accountant in Canberra can support more than just tax compliance. Services typically include financial reporting, bookkeeping, cash flow management, budgeting, and strategic business advice to help improve performance and profitability. RSM also offers ongoing financial analysis and support with accounting software to streamline operations.
A Canberra business accountant helps you go beyond the numbers by providing insights into your financial performance, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategies to improve cash flow and profitability. With the right advice, you can make informed decisions, manage risk, and scale your business with confidence.
Professional tax advice in Canberra ensures your business remains compliant with Australian tax laws while identifying opportunities to minimise tax liabilities. A proactive tax adviser will take a holistic view of your business, helping you optimise your structure, manage GST obligations, and plan ahead rather than just focusing on annual tax returns.
When choosing a tax adviser in Canberra, look for experience across business tax, GST, and compliance, as well as the ability to provide strategic advice tailored to your business goals. The best advisers offer proactive guidance, not just reactive tax return preparation, and take the time to understand your overall financial position.
It’s best to engage a business accountant early—whether you’re starting a new business, experiencing growth, or facing financial challenges. Early advice can help you choose the right structure, stay compliant, and set up systems that support long-term success.
You may have outgrown your accountant if your business has become more complex but the advice you receive is still largely limited to annual accounts and tax compliance. Growing businesses often need more regular advice around cash flow, forecasting, business performance, technology, structuring, tax planning and future growth.
An accountant typically helps manage financial reporting, tax and compliance obligations. A business adviser builds on that information to help you understand performance, identify opportunities, manage challenges and make decisions about the future of your business. At RSM Canberra, our accounting and advisory services work together.
It may be worth reviewing your accountant when your business has grown, your circumstances have become more complex or you feel you are no longer receiving proactive advice. The right accountant should understand your goals and provide support that evolves alongside your business.
Ready for more from your accountant?
Looking for more proactive accounting and business advice? Complete the form to connect with our Canberra Business Advisory team and discover how RSM can help you improve performance, plan for growth and achieve your business goals.
Ready for more from your accountant?
Looking for more proactive accounting and business advice? Complete the form to connect with our Canberra Business Advisory team and discover how RSM can help you improve performance, plan for growth and achieve your business goals.
WHY RSM?
100+ YEARS IN AUSTRALIA: RSM started in 1922 as a husband-and-wife team selling bookkeeping systems.
LOCAL CANBERRA OFFICE: RSM has 32+ offices around Australia.
CLIENT CHOICE WINNER: RSM have been named the Best Accounting Firm at the Client Choice Awards for the last 7 years.
RSM in Canberra
Equinox, Building 4,
Level 2/70 Kent St,
Deakin ACT 2600
With over 100 years of experience, the RSM team in Canberra combines local expertise with our global network to deliver practical business and tax advice.
Our team goes beyond traditional compliance, offering proactive business advisory and tax advice designed to help you improve performance, manage risk and unlock growth opportunities.
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Call the RSM in Canberra office on (02) 6217 0300 and ask for a Business Adviser.
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MEET A FEW OF OUR BUSINESS EXPERTS
Rhys Kyburz
Rhys Kyburz is a Director in the Business Advisory division of RSM Australia in Canberra, specialising in strategic business advice and taxation.
With over two decades of experience, Rhys assists clients with a wide range of tax and fringe benefit tax matters that businesses encounter in their day-to-day operations. He has worked with diverse clients, including commercial and not-for-profit organisations, since joining RSM Australia in 2000. Rhys provides comprehensive solutions, including income tax return preparation, payroll tax calculations, FBT expertise, GST advice, BAS and IAS returns, and accounting services for various organisations.
Andrew Fernance
Andrew Fernance, a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Registered Tax Agent, leverages his 25+ years of experience to provide comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services.
His primary focus centres on assisting small and medium-sized businesses with tax compliance and strategic guidance. With a down-to-earth approach, Andrew adeptly handles complex tax and business matters. Having previously run his own practice, Andrew brings extensive knowledge and personalised service to clients, helping them navigate the entire business lifecycle, from startup to retirement and succession planning. He prioritises asset protection alongside tax efficiency, employing various strategies to safeguard clients' assets.
Thiru Kandiah
Thiru is a Certified Practising Accountant with 20+ years of experience, specialising in accounting, superannuation, and tax services for small and medium-sized businesses.
Her expertise extends across various sectors, providing invaluable advice on tax compliance and business performance. Thiru prioritises long-term client relationships and integrates herself seamlessly into their businesses. She excels in optimising tax outcomes while managing tax risk and compliance. Thiru offers services such as financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, tax returns, audit management, and payroll tax guidance.
Michael O'Hehir
Michael O'Hehir is a Director at RSM Australia with extensive expertise in taxation, business advisory, and accounting.
He provides valuable strategic insights to help businesses across various industries thrive. Michael plays a pivotal role in assisting clients with tax planning, compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.
