Jarrad Turnbull

Partner - Ballarat

Jarrad Turnbull is a Partner in the Business Advisory division in Ballarat

Since joining RSM as a graduate in 2008, he has progressed to Partner, building extensive experience advising agribusinesses, regional businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Jarrad provides accounting and tax, business advisory, agribusiness tax planning, succession planning and SMSF advice, helping clients navigate complex decisions with practical, commercially focused solutions. He is known for working closely with clients to understand their long-term goals and providing advice that supports both business growth and generational wealth.

Jarrad specialises in agribusiness advisory, tax planning, business structuring, capital gains tax (CGT) concessions, succession and estate planning, SMSFs and cloud accounting. He works with family businesses, farming enterprises and privately owned businesses to improve business structures, manage tax obligations and plan for future growth. His advice is tailored to each client's circumstances, helping them make informed decisions while preparing for the next stage of their business.

Working primarily with the agribusiness sector, Jarrad understands the challenges involved in balancing business performance with succession planning and long-term family objectives. He helps clients structure their businesses effectively, manage tax implications and develop practical succession strategies that support continuity across generations.

"I enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and helping them solve complex problems. Every client is different, and I find it rewarding to provide advice that makes a real difference to their business and personal goals." 

Outside of work, Jarrad enjoys running and travelling with his family. When he's not keeping up with the latest tax developments, he's often busy driving his children to their sporting and extracurricular activities.

Solutions Jarrad provides:

• Accounting and tax  
• Tax planning  
• Capital gains tax (CGT) concessions  
• Succession planning  & Estate planning  
• Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)  
• Cloud accounting support  
• Accounting software advice  

Significant projects

• Jarrad assisted a large family farming business to restructure its operations in a tax-effective way, ensuring the business was well positioned for long-term succession and continued growth. The project involved reviewing the business structure, managing tax considerations and developing a practical approach that supported both the family's objectives and the future viability of the business.
• He also worked with a multi-generational farming family through a complex succession and restructuring process. By helping the family develop a clear and sustainable succession plan, Jarrad reduced uncertainty, supported positive outcomes across generations and positioned the business for long-term success.
• Jarrad regularly advises agribusinesses and privately owned businesses on taxation, business structuring and strategic planning. His approach focuses on providing practical advice that helps clients manage change, identify opportunities and make informed decisions with confidence.

Professional associations

• Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)