Denham & Associates

Denham & Associates Loganholme, QLD is in the category of Accountants with expertise in Capital Gains Tax, TFN Registrations, Bookkeeping.

Some other services offered by Denham & Associates are Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF), Business Activity Statements Preparation, Business & Company Tax Returns, GST Registrations, Trusts Tax Returns, Personal Income Tax Returns, Partnership Tax Returns, PAYG Tax Returns.

Call the staff at Denham & Associates to make a booking with our friendly staff.

About The Company

Denham & Associates is a small to medium sized accounting and consulting practice located on the Brisbane Southside.

It is the philosophy of Denham & Associates to provide our clients with the highest quality of professional service in a prompt, flexible and cost effective manner.  Maintaining the correct business size and employing the right business models allows us to provide a quality personalised service with direct access to professional staff at a realistic price.

Denham & Associates has the highest endorsement of business success as we do not advertise our services to the public.  We see this as a direct compliment that all of our engagements are from word of mouth referrals.

It is our aim to assist you in improving your profitability and to minimise taxation payable by using our up-to-date knowledge to take advantage of tax saving opportunities.

We can help you manage every aspect of your business and our advice will be tailored specifically for your business.

We pride ourselves in providing our clients accurate accounting, expert advice and a personalised service.
 
About The People

Our practice is staffed by a highly competent and friendly team who work quickly and accurately bringing a combination of youth and experience with a wide range of skills.

We are not your stereo-typical firm of accountants.  We aim to foster a working environment that is enjoyable and social.

We encourage professional development so that we can provide our clients with expert advice and solutions to the most complex of issues that sometimes arise throughout the varying industries.

Mara Denham

FIPA, Dip FS (FP), SSA, SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Mara Denham, Principal of Denham & Associates was admitted as member of the Institute of Public Accountants in 2000 and has worked in the accounting industry for over 20 years.

“We take pride in making sure our clients are well looked after.  We take an interest in our clients and their business.”

Mara’s drive and passion for results, and her honesty and friendly approach guarantees long term relationships with our clients.

“ We will take the worry out of the business issues such as bookkeeping, taxation, GST,  etc so that our clients can concentrate on what they do best.”

It is Mara’s aim to ensure your business is running as efficiently and smoothly as possible by providing you with tailored information and advice.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office to make an appointment with Mara to discuss your business and accounting needs.

Melanie Hunter

Melanie has been employed in our firm for over 5 years as a Senior Accountant.

Melanie has worked in the accounting industry for in excess of seven years and is a dedicated professional providing efficient and friendly service to all our clients.

Melanie’s expertise is predominantly Self Funded Superannuation Funds but also works with companies, trusts and partnerships.

Rosemary Nicholls

Rosemary is an administrative assistant within our firm.

Rosemary comes from a legal background with over 25 years of experience.

Rosemary is also a commissioner for Declarations. Rosemary assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements and the preparation of individual taxation returns.

Services

Preparation of Income Tax Returns

Denham & Associates provides a full range of taxation services.  Your work is handled by professional, qualified staff and dealt with in the strictest confidence.  A summary of taxation services we provide are as follows:

Preparation of Income Tax Returns

Individual
Partnership
Trust
Company
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Fringe Benefits Tax Returns.

We also offer taxation planning and advice.  We encourage clients to do yearly tax planning to ensure maximum tax benefits are achieved.

To help with collating your paperwork at the end of the financial year we have attached a checklist for both individuals and business clients.

Individual Tax Return Checklist

Small Business Tax Checklist

Preparation of Financial Statements

Our business accounting and compliance services include:

Financial Statements tailored to your needs whether it be for Companies, Trust, Partnerships, Sole Traders or Self Managed Super Funds.
Group Certificate Preparation (PAYG payment summaries)
Payroll reporting
Capital Gains Tax Issues (CGT)
Business advice and planning.
Business entity structuring and setup – applications for ABN/GST/TFN’s/PAYG

Preparation of Business Activity Statements

Our  taxation services include preparation and electronic lodgement of monthly or quarterly business activity statements.  Our friendly staff can also guide you through preparation of your BAS statements should you wish to lodge them yourself.

Administration of Self Managed Superannuation Funds

We can provide advice and assistance with setting up, administration and audit of self managed super funds.  We work in conjunction with financial planners who can guide you through retirement, commencing pensions, transition to retirement, estate planning, succession planning etc.

Business structure setups and reviews

If you are starting a new business or growing an existing business you need to have in place the most tax effective structure not to mention the best asset protection.  We will review your current and future needs and advise on the most effective structure to suit your needs whether it be a discretionary family trust, company, partnership or just operating as a small sole trader.

Estate planning and Succession Planning

Protecting your hard earned assets should be on the top of anybody’s list of important priorities. Estate planning and succession planning is an important part of operating any business and we encourage clients to put this on the top of their list.  We work in conjunction with highly experienced people in this field to make sure your assets are protected and the correct amount of tax is paid should the unforseen happen.

Advice regarding the purchase and sale of your business

If you are looking to purchase an existing business or setting up your own new business we can help guide you through the maze of taxation and business compliance.  Your financial institution may require a business plan, cashflows or budgets.  We work in conjunction with you to provide this information so you understand what is required of you as a business owner while at the same time providing the lending institution with a professional business plan.

If you are selling your existing business we can offer help with relation to Capital Gains Tax implications and make sure you are maximising the tax concessions available.

BSA requirements (including licence renewals)

We have numerous clients in the building industry and have an understanding of the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a building licence.  We prepare the relevant financial information requested by the Building Services Authority to make sure your annual licensing requirements are met.

Bookkeeping Services

We offer a variety of bookkeeping services including help with training your staff using MYOB or Quickbooks.  We can service all of your bookkeeping needs from bank reconciliation to data entry or simply help with your BAS lodgement obligations.  We do as much as you need or as little as you like.

Our staff are trained in a variety of programs including MYOB, Quickbooks, Banklink, Xero and many more.

Reviews

“Mara Denham is a wonderful, helpful professional person who has helped me to no end with my accounting needs. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her to anyone requiring assistance with their book-keeping and accounting needs whether it be individual for for small businesses.”