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, finance & financial planning - working together.

Integrated accounting and financial advice, based on the Gold Coast and supporting clients Australia-wide.

We see the world in numbers, so you don’t have to.

Led by Damien McKern, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience across accounting, tax, business advisory and financial services. Clients value the continuity of working directly with people who understand their situation, communicate clearly, and take a genuinely proactive approach to their financial decisions.

Based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, we support individuals and businesses across Australia with tailored advice at every stage of their financial journey.

The team

Gold Coast's Trusted Financial Advisor.

Our clients range from startups and growing businesses to well-established companies. We understand that business and personal finances are closely linked, and we're here to look out for both. We love helping families and If we can assist you in achieving your goals, whether it's funding your adventures, or having more time to teach your kids to ride a bike — that drives our mission.

At McKern, our team will take the time to (really) get to know you, so we can find out what you need and how we can help. We offer a wide range of services, including tax, business advice, investment management, financial planning, retirement preparation, and estate planning.

Life and business are constantly changing. That's why we offer proactive, regular, and updated advice to maximise your results. We're always available to sit down and answer any questions.

What we do

Accounting, Advisory & Bookkeeping

We offer a full range of accounting services for individuals and businesses and provide a tailored service to meet your needs at any stage of your personal or business life cycle.

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Financial planning

We’re passionate about helping you build wealth, maximise your investments and plan for your long-term financial well-being. We develop highly customised advice & strategies.

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Finance

Our team have over 50 years of combined finance experience with direct access to over 35 banks Australia-wide. We specialise in home loans, property commercial and equipment finance.

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Insurance

Personal life insurance, home & contents, farm, rural, corporate, landlord, motor, business, our specialist insurance brokers can help you find the right solution for you and your business.

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What our clients say

"We have purchased multiple properties before, so we know the process - and we generally refer it to the month of hell or super stress. This couldn't be further from the truth with the service we received from Mckern and Associates. It was by far the most easiest and stress free purchase we have made. Great process."

Client Testimonial - AFG Review
"I’ve abeen using McKern’s for over 10 years, I’ve had other accounting firms in the past, most were not much more than glorified bookkeepers. Mckerns have saved me lots in tax over the years and helped in structuring and planning my future tax. If your thinking of changing accountants, look the reviews and the results. You pay for what you get, cheap accountants and poor tax minimisation & no strategy or good accountants with good planning, minimal tax bills. I’ve saved over and over again."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"The McKern team have acted like the CFO of my businesses. Through good times and bad, their advice has been solid and provided me the confidence to navigate the pitfalls and take my business to the next level. Their wealth management advice has been the right advice for me as well."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"McKern & Associates is exactly what I've been looking for to take care of my personal, trust & company returns. The advice is conservative yet growth focused keeping me confident I'm always maximising every legal opportunity. I recommend this team to every friend looking for a communicative, reliable, expert accountant."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"We couldn't be happier with Mckern and Associates. They have helped us with all our financials and have managed our Super funds so well. We are surprised how much we have made this year in Super. Couldn't recommend them highly enough."

Client Testimonial - Google Review