Kara Golding

Partner - Geraldton

Kara Golding is a Partner in the Business Advisory division in the Geraldton office, specialising in tax compliance for SMEs.

Throughout her career at RSM, Kara has supported business owners navigating critical moments, from generational succession to preparing enterprises for sale. Combining technical expertise with an empathetic advisory approach, Kara helps her clients make confident, informed decisions that strengthen their businesses and their future.

With experience spanning a variety of industries and client needs, Kara understands the unique challenges faced by Australian SMEs. She focuses on providing tailored solutions that combine robust financial analysis with practical strategies, ensuring clients have the systems, structures, and insights required for sustainable growth. For Kara, it’s not just about solving immediate challenges, it’s about creating a roadmap for long-term business success.

One example of Kara’s impact was guiding a family-owned business through a generational transition from parents to their daughter. She supported the structural, financial, and strategic aspects of the ownership change, ensuring continuity while respecting the family’s legacy and values. Following the successful handover, Kara continued to work with the new owner, providing ongoing strategic support to strengthen financial stability, drive operational development, and encourage growth. This project highlighted her ability to blend technical skill with empathy, empowering the next generation of leaders to step confidently into their roles.

"I love guiding my clients through pivotal business moments—bringing clarity, structure, and confidence to every stage of their journey."

In another significant engagement, Kara partnered with a business owner preparing to sell their enterprise. Her work went beyond financial preparation to include performance analysis, strategic positioning, and operational readiness. She helped identify key value drivers, refine business documentation, and maintain smooth day-to-day operations during the sale process. Through this comprehensive approach, Kara delivered a confident and compelling sale strategy, maximising value and providing the client with clarity and reassurance during the transition.

Kara has also taken on hands-on leadership roles when clients faced immediate challenges. When a client lost their CFO and accounting team, she stepped in as an outsourced CFO, providing stability, leadership, and financial clarity. She led monthly management meetings, developed budgets, and introduced new finance software to streamline reporting and reduce administrative burdens. Her support ensured the business continued to operate smoothly and positioned it for future growth.

Central to Kara’s work is building lasting relationships with clients through ongoing advisory and regular strategy sessions. She helps business owners set measurable goals, track key performance indicators, and align budgets with broader business plans. By implementing accounting and reporting tools, Kara empowers clients to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency. Whether preparing for succession, navigating a sale, or tackling financial challenges, she brings clarity, structure, and strategic insight to every engagement.

What Kara enjoys most about her role is supporting clients through pivotal moments in their business journey. She finds satisfaction in seeing businesses grow stronger and more resilient and in helping owners achieve their long-term goals. Equally, she values mentoring and collaborating with her team in Geraldton, fostering development and success among colleagues. Watching her team thrive is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

Motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, Kara approaches her work with purpose and enthusiasm. She finds fulfillment in guiding clients through challenges, implementing growth strategies, and ensuring long-term business success. Her commitment to professional excellence and empathetic advisory makes her a trusted partner for SMEs across regional Australia.

Outside of work, Kara enjoys travelling in her caravan with her family, exploring new places, and embracing the adventure of life on the road. This love of exploration mirrors her professional approach, valuing both the journey and the outcomes achieved.

SOLUTIONS KARA PROVIDES

Kara has responsibility and experience in the following business advisory services:

• Tax compliance for small to medium businesses, including annual and interim financial reporting requirements
• Tax planning
• Assisting clients with their specific consulting requirements including purchases and sales, and succession planning
• FBT, GST & Payroll Tax assistance
• Management of accounting services
• Large financial reporting requirements
• Not for profit reporting requirements

Kara has experience in a broad range of industries:

• Allied Health and Medical
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Retail
• Commercial
• Transport
• Farming and Fishing
• Property and construction

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

• Kara has helped a cafe secure grant funding, sort the accounting software, and find the appropriate POS systems to use.
• Kara helped a client buy a business and was with them while the business grew, she is now in the process of helping them to sell the business.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Member, CPA

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy
• Certified Practising Account (CPA)