Gold Coast's Most Trusted Accountants
The A Firm
Chartered accountants and business advisors committed to making meaningful improvements to your business finances.
We’ve provided top-tier accounting and bookkeeping services across the Gold Coast for eleven years, based in our Varsity Lakes office.
Our Reviews speak for themselves. We strive in all that we do to save you taxes, time, money, and most importantly, grow your business so you can have the future you dreamed of!
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The A Firm Accountants, hard at work.
We strive in all that we do to make accounting & business easy to understand for our clients. As Varsity Lake’s local business experts, our team is constantly discussing how to best help YOU save money!
The A Firm Difference
Over the last eleven years, our clients have consistently recommended us based on one key difference:
Rather than offer you a simple ‘box-ticking’ service, we tailor our solution to where you want your business ten years from now.
As expert accountants in Varsity Lakes, we help you grow your business, make more money and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, all while removing the stress and complexities of finance and dealing with the ATO.
We pride ourselves on being innovative and thinking outside the box. Our award-winning accountants can answer any and all concerns you may have, and we’ve been told by hundreds of clients that we answer the questions no other accountant could!
“The A Firm team makes it easy to understand complex aspects of finance and go out of their way to ensure you not only understand but are involved and confident in the decisions being made. Their name says it all- they truly are your financial solutions destination!”
★★★★★ – Adam Cartwright
Have Any Questions?
FAQ's
Here you can find the answers to common questions about our services and how we can help you achieve financial success. Whether you’re curious about why you should choose The A Firm as your Gold Coast accountants or need to know the best time to complete your tax return, we’ve got you covered!
Our goal is to ensure you have all the information you need at your fingertips. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t worry! Check out our blog or give us a call. We’re here to help, and provide you with meaningful progress towards your financial goals as your dedicated (and friendly!) accountant and business advisor.
Why should I choose The A Firm as my Gold Coast Accountants?
We provide personalised services with your specific needs and financial situation in mind. We aren’t like other accountants: our clients always compliment us on how responsive, efficient and attentive we are. We put your needs first and we are committed to seeing you succeed. We listen to what our client’s concerns and priorities are, and make sure that your business can grow and thrive in the way you need it to!
When do I need to complete my tax return?
As your accountant, we can lodge an individual tax return as late as 15th May. However, to ensure your work is completed in time, we ask all our clients to submit their work as soon as possible.
Where are you located on the Gold Coast?
You can find our office in the heart of Varsity Lakes (we promise we didn’t just choose the location for the coffee…okay, maybe a little bit!) Click Here to visit our Contact page with all our details. We service the whole Gold Coast area with our 5-Star accounting solutions, including Brisbane and northern NSW. If you can’t make it down to Varsity Lakes, we’re available for online or over-the-phone appointments, too.
How will your advice help my business?
With 150 years of combined experience, (yep, we actually did the math) our business advisors will help ease the stress of running your business and give you personalised strategies and advice, tailored for growth and financial saving.
Your dedicated advisor and accountant will be with you every step of the way, from providing structure advice to get you started, or with our monthly profitability reports & discussions to make sure we are doing everything we can to help you succeed.
We also offer action plans for any stage of your business, cashflow forecasts, business growth & bookkeeping services.
Can you help me save on my tax return?
Absolutely! Helping business owners to save more money on their tax return is our specialty. We’ve spent the last eleven years helping our clients to discover areas of their business that could be claimed on tax and apply for certain benefits offered by the ATO.
I want to Grow my Business, can you help?
Absolutely! We specialize in helping business owners achieve success. Our team has assisted hundreds of clients in improving profitability, reaching their goals, and saving valuable time. We tailor our strategies to fit your unique business needs, ensuring personalized solutions for optimal financial growth, without the headache.
As our client, you’ll receive direct guidance from our CEO, Annette Bedford. Annette will meet with you to discuss your specific challenges and areas for improvement. We also offer regular follow-up meetings to ensure you’re on track to achieve your objectives. Let The A Firm Accountants & Business Advisors Gold Coast help you unlock your business’s full potential!
Our Services
We help Gold Coast business owners save more in tax, handle the ATO, and achieve financial goals long into the future. Our team blends decades of knowledge with a modern, friendly approach to bring you top-notch accounting services tailored for success.
Tax Accounting
Our qualified accountants are here to help you navigate the complex world of taxes with ease and confidence, ensuring you minimize your tax burden and maximize your savings. With a friendly and professional approach, we’ll guide you through strategies and solutions that make a real difference to your bottom line.
Business Advice
Annette and our team of business advisors are dedicated to fueling your entrepreneurial journey with passion and precision. Whether you’re navigating the start-up phase or scaling new heights, we offer practical, strategic solutions to ensure your business thrives. Dive in and discover how we can help you unlock your full potential and achieve life-changing results!
Xero Bookkeeping
From routine bookkeeping and payroll to cashflow forecasts and budgets, we’ve got your back with customized solutions tailored just for you and your business. Let’s make your financial management as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Leverage Our Experience To Learn More
We provide hundreds of free blog posts with exclusive tips from our accountants, bookkeepers, SMSF experts and our CEO, to give you answers to any questions you might have.
What Our Clients Say
“Annette’s unparalleled knowledge both in the field of tax regulations and structuring has been instrumental to the ongoing success of our businesses. We were guided through the process of setting up new business structures, to ensure our assets are protected and our taxes minimised.
Annette and her team of specialised consultants make it easy to understand complex aspects of finance and go out of their way to ensure you not only understand but are involved and confident in the decisions being made.
Their name says it all- they truly are your financial solutions destination!”
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Hannah and Adam
“I have been so lucky to find Letitia.
Prior to engaging The A Firm I had engaged another accounting firm who had never provided nor offered any Xero training. Being a new business, with no experience in book keeping our accounts quickly became a mess leaving me feeling frustrated and anxious about our tax records. After a Xero training session with Letitia I walked out of her office feeling confident to continue with performing the book keeping for our business myself. . . I would recommend their Xero training services to everyone!”
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Kristy-Lee Heard
“The A firm is by far the most informative and passionate accounting firm we have worked with so far. We had two other accountants before The A firm and none of them have helped us the way Annette and her team have. Because we are small fish in the big business world, we always felt left behind with our old accountants. Annette genuinely wants her clients to succeed, she spends her time giving you the knowledge to do so. . .
We always leave The A Firm office pumped and ready to tackle the business world. We are very thankful for the team at The A Firm and we believe with them in our court we will hit all of our goals faster than we had ever imagined.”
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Sam and Chris
Meet Our Accountants
“The team at The A Firm are nothing short of exceptional. These women are powerhouse financial experts that act as an internal part of my business, and they provide continuous advice and support that comes from a genuine and caring place. If you want peace of mind when it comes to your financial operations, this is the team for you.”
★★★★★ – Kaleb Egerton
Annette Bedford
Annette holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Uni of Qld), is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (FCA), a Registered Company Auditor, and Registered Tax Agent. The joy of assisting clients and staff to achieve their best is what drives Annette to be passionate about her work and she was rewarded previously by being listed in the top 50 “BRW Business Women of the Year” Award.
Carolyn Deagle
Carolyn is an accredited SMSF specialist and member of the SMSF Association and holds a Diploma of Financial Planning. She has over 20 years’ experience working in all areas of an accounting practice and has dedicated her passion to the field of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds for the last 12 years.
Michael Curry
Michael works in our Business Services Division as a Financial and Business Strategist. He is also the Manager and Accountant at our Sunshine Coast Location. He has over 30 years’ experience in corporate compliance, having been a Senior manager at ASIC and working in the ‘Shelf Company’ industry for over 10 years.
