Accounting in Melbourne | Liston Newton Advisory

You need accounting to grow a successful business

A wealth of experience

You're in safe hands. We have 40 years of experience and we continue to strive for excellence in our accounting services.

Full range of service

We are more than capable of helping you with everything from business accounting to building your personal wealth.

Long-term client partnerships

We help you set your goals and create a strong foundation for growth. We're on the journey with you for the long-term.

Leading industry innovation

Innovation adds value for our clients. We've developed a unique approach to our financial services, and we use the latest accounting technology.

Work with us with confidence and support. We're a Xero Gold partner.

Our approach to accounting

We use your business goals as the starting point for our accounting services. When we know your goals, we can make sure our services are helping you move towards them.

We are diligent with all our accounting work and we ensure your business is compliant. We stand by the work we do, that's why we provide an audit guarantee.

Financial statements
BAS returns
ASIC compliance
Tax returns
Bookkeeping
Analysis and advice

Meet our accounting team

Michael Leahy

Business Services Accountant

We have worked with Liston Newton Advisory for over a decade. During that time, our business has grown substantially both organically and through purchases. This wouldn’t have been possible without Liston Newton Advisory to assist with our business planning, providing proactive advice and ensuring our accounts were always compliant in a complex and volatile industry.

Karsten Horne

CEO, Reho Travel

Liston Newton Advisory analysed our financial and business situation and helped us implement strategies to improve our position. Their strategies turned our business from making a loss, to recording a 6-month net profit of 36 per cent. And we are now on track to show a 240 per cent increase in turnover over the next financial year.

Lisa Clarke

SL Constructions

Liston Newton Advisory helped us move our accounting over to Xero. They managed the set up and training so we felt comfortable with the software. We now have all our processes streamlined which gives us improved visibility of our business performance. This has allowed us to open 2 more stores without a significant increase in administration effort.

Peter Luskan

Pandora

Our method for business success

We do things differently. We've built a unique framework on our 40 years of experience so we can provide the very best accounting service. We call it Get Set, Get Moving, Get Free.

It's all about moving towards financial freedom. We look at your short and long-term goals to help you build a business and financial plan which will get you there.

Find out how we do things

Expertise you can trust

You're in safe hands with Liston Newton Advisory. You can see our achievements for yourself.

We can help you grow your business

Expert accounting services will help you take your business to the next level.

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Our case studies

Papermill Media

We restructured Papermill Media and moved them to cloud accounting. Papermill was listed at number 43 in the Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 List in 2017.

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Cambridge Plumbing

We have helped Cambridge Plumbing to manage and forecast cash flow. We've also provided the director with advice on wealth creation and asset allocation.

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Quality Energy

After helping them transition to Xero, we conducted quarterly business coaching with Quality Energy and helped increase their profits by 90 per cent.

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Frequently asked questions

What accounting software should I use?

There are many software platforms on the market, all with their niches. We recommend using cloud-based software, and the market leader is Xero.

Xero ensures real time management of your books and gives you the information you need to run your business. You can work anywhere, anytime, and save time on books. It's easy to collaborate with your bookkeeper and accountant, to grow your business.

Why do I need an accountant?

Accountants do more than just prepare your tax returns and financial statements. We are strategic advisers who help you make the right decisions to grow your business. Choosing the right accountant is essential to any business owner achieving financial success.

Accountants for individuals are equally important as they provide you with the expertise on claiming the right deductions at tax time. With the ever increasing data matching and scrutiny from the ATO on individual tax payer deductions, a good accountant can ensure you claim the correct deductions.

What other services does an accountant provide?

We can provide a wide range of accounting services, including:

Where’s all my cash gone?

This is a common question we get asked when, for example, a profit and loss statement show a profit of $100,000, yet the bank balance is in overdraft. There are the common areas where your cash might have gone, whilst not affecting the bottom line, including:

Purchase of stock
Purchase of plant and equipment
Pay down of loans
Money you are owed

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You need accounting to grow a successful business

A wealth of experience

Full range of service

Long-term client partnerships

Leading industry innovation

Work with us with confidence and support. We're a Xero Gold partner.

Our approach to accounting

Meet our accounting team

Kieran Liston

Shaun Newton

Jeremy Liston

Kelly Petrie

Nathan Campbell

Stewart Lane

Daniel Baldwin

Andrew Phelan

Michael Leahy

Our method for business success

Expertise you can trust

We can help you grow your business

Our case studies

Papermill Media

Cambridge Plumbing

Quality Energy

Frequently asked questions

What accounting software should I use?

Why do I need an accountant?

What other services does an accountant provide?

Where’s all my cash gone?

Related resources

Do you need a CPA?

Liston Newton Advisory shortlisted for sector’s most prestigious awards.

Accounting vs. bookkeeping—what's the difference?