What services does McKern & Associates offer?

We offer accounting, tax advisory, finance broking, financial planning, insurance advice, and strategic business consulting.

Where is McKern & Associates located?

You’ll find us at 5 Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters, Queensland — right in the heart of the Gold Coast.

Do you offer financial planning and finance services outside the Gold Coast?

Yes, while we’re based in Burleigh Heads, we support clients Australia-wide with financial planning and finance.

Who are the best financial planners near me?

Looking for the best financial planners near you? McKern & Associates delivers expert financial planning services from our Gold Coast office, and virtually Australia-wide.

ACCOUNTING

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Experienced accountants offering a full suite of accounting and tax services for business owners.

Whether you're a small business owner, a large enterprise, or simply seeking accounting advice, our doors are always open. As a boutique accounting firm, we pride ourselves on our personalised approach, offering a range of services from tax planning to investment strategies, all tailored to your unique needs.

We take the time to truly understand your business – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. When it comes to business, there are a lot of moving parts. It can be difficult to keep track of everything, let alone make sense of it all.

Our business advisory services include advice on business structure, business growth, cash flow improvement, and building business skills. We offer business advice in the area you need most.

Our philosophy is straightforward: we see the world in numbers so you don’t have to. Let us handle the financial complexities so you can focus on what you do best.

Our specialist areas

Media
E-commerce
Property Development
Builders & Construction
Medical professionals
Family Business
Sole traders
Childcare

Business Advisory

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We can offer comprehensive advice for any new business and/or investments. Our services include the incorporation of new companies and the settlement of new Family Trusts, appropriate advice for selecting directors, shareholders, trustees and beneficiaries, as well as managing the registration process right through to the setup of bank accounts.

In addition to setting up new entities, McKern can assist with new registrations necessary for sole traders. We will ensure you understand your new structure, including the tax and income implications, by using simple diagrams and detailed explanations.

Our team can also provide advice regarding legislative requirements, potential cash-flow implications for starting a business, and your record-keeping obligations.

Business Advisory Services

Compliance

We can arrange compliance obligations for all structures including Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, & Individuals. Compliance obligations include Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns and Business Activity Statements.
Audits

We can complete the audits required for Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF), Trust Accounts used by Accountants, Lawyers and Real Estate Agents. McKern Principal, Damien McKern, is a Registered SMSF Auditor with ASIC. Our team has over 10+ years experience in compliance audits for SMSF’s and Trust Accounts.
Starting a Business

Our team can offer comprehensive advice for any new business and/or investments. Our services include the incorporation of new companies and the settlement of new Family Trusts, appropriate advice for selecting directors, shareholders, trustees and beneficiaries, as well as managing the registration process right through to the setup of bank accounts.
Licensing

Our team has experience in various forms of government department licensing application requirements in both Queensland and New South Wales. We have assisted clients with Training Provider licenses in Queensland, as well as Pre-qualification for Queensland Transport & Main Roads tendering.
Trusts

Setting up trust structures can be complex, but they are often essential for safeguarding business assets for your beneficiaries. We’re here to help you fully understand the right trust structure that best suits you and your beneficiaries.
Bookkeeping

All of our bookkeeping services offer every client a guarantee that their taxes will be completed by the ATO deadlines. All of their work is also backed by our client managers and chartered accountants, so you can be certain that all paperwork is completed correctly and accurately.
Corporate Administraion

We can take care of your corporate secretarial needs, including ASIC lodgements of annual returns. We can also assist with completion of Business Name applications for all states of Australia as well as completing change of details forms for submission to the Offices for Fair Trading.
Structuring

We can help you set up and structure your building operation including licensing requirements, asset protection, and flexibility when considering income distributions and income tax.
Succession planning

We can provide advice for succession planning for your family, business and/or investments. From large or multiple family groups to a Mum & Dad business looking to pass their business on to their children, there are many Small Business Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concessions to be considered.