Our Services Accounting Services | Premium Business, Individual, and Commercial Accounting Services As a smaller accounting firm, Connect Advisors has built the foundations of its practice upon the fundamentals of accounting service. Even as we have expanded over the years, we have kept true to the core principles of great accounting service – this includes establishing and growing professional relationships with clients and ensuring that their accounting needs are looked after. Connect Advisors is capable of managing any of your accounting requirements, no matter how simple or complex the matter at hand is, we have the team and the experience to handle it effectively. Our core goal is to ensure that our clients are free of the burdens that come with financial administration and accounts management, allowing them to spend their valuable time pursuing and improving their core operations. Legislation and Industrial Trends and Changes Managed with Efficiency and Detail Connect Advisors has the experience and insight to ensure that you, your business, or your organisation is kept up to date with all relevant changes that may affect your industry or area of operations. We believe this is a core part of good accounting service, as we understand the headaches that can come from being caught out of the loop during sudden changes in industry trends or regulation. This includes taxation policy and market trends, which we can forecast effectively through our team of expert advisors and our suite of professional accounting programs and cloud-based software. Cloud-Based Accounting and Real-Time Collaboration Between You and Your Accountant The key to successful accounts management is collaboration between the owner and the manager. Connect Advisors has developed this understanding through professional experience, and has incorporated it into our service. Cloud-based accounting software enables us to track your financial situation in real time, and provide you with forecasts and detailed information based on the specifics of your industry or operations. | International Advisory Services | Improve Your Business or Organisation’s Sustainability and Value Whether you are operating as a sole trader, income earner, community organisation or corporate firm, it is now more important than ever to have a detailed level of insight into the risks the financial reporting obligations affecting your operations. Connect Advisors has developed a set of audit and assurance services that provide a comprehensive level of risk management and assurance for you and your organisation, improving your core financial processes and making the financial reporting process significantly easier. Risk Management Services Connect Advisor’s track record in managing specific risks associated with our clients’ industries allow us to protect your financial interests by providing accurate and up-to-date risk forecasts in real time, which we can communicate to you instantly through our client-accountant software packages. Internal Audits and Risk Management The importance of internal auditing for the purpose of managing risks cannot be overstated. This is why it is important to have access to an accounting firm which works with you to build an understanding of any underlying processes or problems affecting your operations. Regular internal audits not only protect you from unforeseen financial risks, they also improve the value of your organisation by demonstrating a high level of accountability and foresight. | Taxation and Compliance Services | Taxation is a complex factor that no credible business can avoid in their legitimate operations. However, Connect Advisors has the professional experience and insight into taxation policy and procedure to ensure that your organisation maintains a streamlined level of taxation exposure, maximising your efficiency and value. Through the practical and insightful advice offered by Connect Advisor’s expert financial advisors, we can assist you in maximising your returns during the taxation period. Easing your Compliance Burden As your organisation grows, so too does the burden of complying with taxation requirements and other regulatory constraints. Connect Advisors is aware of this, and operates to ensure that you are not left baffled by the compliance process. Our advice and services will ensure that your compliance obligations are met ahead of time, reducing the risk of any unwanted interference in your operations. | Outsourced CFO | Shifting away from the traditional finance function CFOs and their role in finance have shifted dramatically over recent years. No longer are they a traditional corporate accounting service, the role of CFOs has broadened to encompass a range of financial responsibilities. Connect Advisors is here to assist your organisation in outsourcing its finance function to improve market performance and value. This is key to driving growth and managing financial risk, and will greatly assist you in gaining insight into the possible interpretations of your business outcomes. | Business Advisory Services | Realise Your Potential for Greater Growth and Profitability With expert financial advice comes the capacity to effectively navigate changes in market trends and regulatory changes. Connect Advisor's goal in this regard to assist your organisation in identifying and managing any relevant risks and/or opportunities present at your stage in the financial life cycle, from the start-up phase right through to expansion and consolidation, we are here to assist you in maximising your use of opportunities and minimising interference from the specific risks affecting your operations.
Some of the main elements of our business advisory service include: - Assisting you in understanding key drivers of growth and profit
- Gaining practical growth results for your organisation
- Achieving the best possible outcomes for businesses or organisations experience financial difficulty
- Establishing and building effective business strategies
| Investigative and Forensic Accounting Services | Connect Advisor’s specialist forensic and investigative accounting team is distinguished by its professional expertise and experience, as well as a proven track record providing accurate and practical evaluations and findings to clients seeking insight into certain financial proceedings. Our capabilities are unrivalled when it comes to aiding clients in understanding and managing the risks and complexities associated with a variety of financial and legal processes. With a combination of accounting, business, financial, and court experience, Connect Advisor’s insight into forensic and investigative accounting techniques enable us to manage and protect your interests with unparalleled efficiency. | Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) Services | Connect Advisors assists a variety of clients in the establishment and management of self-managed super funds, ensuring that the entire process from start to finish is handled effectively and efficiently. We are able to advise you on how best to structure and manage your SMSF, including the associated risks, benefits, and responsibilities involved in SMSF management. Our team manages the paperwork and administrative details to free-up your time for use in core operations. Connect Advisors is more than capable of maximising the performance and efficiency of your SMSF so you can focus on your own goals. | | Why Us Knowledge With this in mind, the key to successfully navigating such a prosperous, yet somewhat uncertain commercial landscape is to rely on the services of a flexible yet highly professional accounting firm with the experience and integrity to manage your interests and protect your finances during times of change. Connect Advisors understands this, and has put together a team made up of some of Melbourne’s best accounting talent to ensure that you and your business or organisation can focus on your operations rather than the worrying about the accounts. | Professional Melbourne’s economy is booming, and we are set to become the biggest city (and biggest economy) in the country over the coming decades. Things are changing, sometimes at an unpredictable pace. From competition and consumer trends to the overarching regulatory framework and federal legislation, the coming years are sure to be filled with excitement, but also uncertainty. | Accredited In addition to the Connect Advisors ethos, centred on client satisfaction and accountability, our firm is accredited by a range of key bodies, including: | |
