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Liston Newton Advisory
Liston Newton Advisory is rated 4.8 from 32 reviews
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Professional business accountants

Our team of experts can handle all your financial and business accounting needs, no matter the size of your business. Our meticulous large corporate accountants and small business accountants will help you with everything from business structure setup to tax minimisation planning, with ongoing accounting advice available as well.

  • Financial statements
  • Tax planning and returns
  • BAS returns
  • Bookkeeping services
  • ASIC compliance
  • Analysis and accounting advice

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An award-winning Australian accounting firm

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Business experience

With over 40 years of experience behind us, our professional business accountants are true experts. And we are always aiming for new achievements.

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Full range of services

We provide a full range of large, medium and small business accounting services, from business advisory to financial consultancy.

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Long-term client partnerships

We're not just impersonal business accountants — we can help you set your wealth goals and give you the best foundation for success.

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Leading industry innovation

We are at the forefront of industry innovation. We use the latest technology to deliver high-quality services for all our clients.

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

Learn more about your business with our comprehensive guides

At Liston Newton Advisory, we take pride in helping business owners get more out of their hard work. Our downloadable guides can give you an in-depth look at strategies and technologies that will help your business grow.

  • Discover tax strategies and business structures available to you
  • Understand and apply new business management technology
  • Get in touch with us for information tailored to your business

Meet our business accountants

The people behind our business accounting services are all highly qualified and experienced. We are as dedicated to successfully managing our SME business accounts as our larger clients. No client gets lost.

We understand what it takes to grow a successful business because we have done it ourselves. Let us help you do it too.

Our team can even travel to your premises to consult with you face-to-face. It's all part of our commitment to our clients.

Stewart Lane, Partner & Head of Tax

Meet our accounting team

We have worked with Liston Newton's Accountancy and Advisory Team 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's Accountants 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 helped us move our accounting over to Xero. Their Accountant 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 have a unique approach to business accountancy. We consider your short and long-term business goals so we can provide the best possible foundation for you to grow your business and move towards financial freedom.

We developed our methodology by growing our own business over our 40-year history. We know it works because we've done it ourselves, working with businesses across Australia.

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Business accountants you can trust

A fully qualified and accredited business accounting service that’s on your side.

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Frequently asked questions

When does a company have to be audited?

Companies and other organisations have an obligation to be audited under various circumstances. An audit of financial reports is a regulatory requirement for the following:

  • Large proprietary companies
  • Registered Schemes (Managed Investment Scheme)
  • Disclosing entity (A body that holds enhanced disclosure securities)
  • Medium-Sized Charities with annual revenue of more than $250,000
  • Large Charities with more than $1 million of annual revenue

Another factor that causes an audit is whether a company or charity receives a government grant. This is proof for the government that the figures for the financial reports are true and fair.

Should I have an internal business accountant?

First, you need to consider why you're hiring a business accountant over any other type of accountant.

  • If the reason is that the books are taking up too much of your time, then you probably need a bookkeeper rather than a business accountant.
  • If you have cash flow and financial management issues, you may need an internal or external business accountant.

Internally, business accountants are usually a major expense and are usually only employed in large-scale established businesses. However, if you’re a small business owner, you’ll find a dedicated business accountant just as necessary. We recommend that you first assess whether the tasks could be better delegated internally before hiring an external business accountant. Liston Newton Advisory is an expert small business accounting service; get in touch with us today for a free strategy session.

What's the best way to fund the purchase of an asset?

There are various equipment finance options. Choosing the right one will depend on your business circumstances:

  • Equipment loan
  • Hire purchase loan
  • Finance lease
  • Operating lease

Your business accountant can help you determine which type of loan is the best for your business.

Should I pay cash or borrow when buying an asset?

Most business accountants suggest that it is better to fund an asset purchase with cash if your cash flow allows. Paying cash will save you money on interest payments.

Financing will be a better option if you don't have the cash flow to support paying for the asset in full.

Should I buy a vehicle through my business?

You can choose to purchase a vehicle in your personal name or your company’s.

Purchasing a vehicle in a business structure can be a tax-effective strategy as you can claim all of the business-related expenses and depreciation through the business. However, you need to consider Fringe Benefits Tax, as any non-business use needs to be accounted for through a Fringe Benefits Tax reimbursement.

A business accounting consultant can determine the best option tailored to your exact circumstances.

Do you provide accounting services for small businesses?

Liston Newton is a highly experienced small business accounting firm. We can help you achieve your financial goals by preparing budgets and managing your cash flow effectively. Our cloud-based accounting technology will allow you to get invoices paid faster, collaborate remotely with accountants, and protect your data with multilayer security.

We've been a small business ourselves, so we know what it takes to grow a successful small business.

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