Encore Accounting

Encore Accounting – Chartered Accountants & Tax Agents

Not all accountants are the same. Unfortunately like all professionals there is a difference. We offer a personalised professional service at a level unseen in smaller firms. Why – because we care.

As Chartered Accountants our services range from general accounting work, BAS’s and auditing.Encore Accounting is one of the few accounting firms able to provide auditing services to self managed superannuation funds, trust accounts for real estate agents, travel agents lawyers and other accounting firms.

We are registered with the Australian Taxation Office as Tax Agents and ASIC as ASIC agents. With over 30 years of experience we are able to provide a complete service to small businesses with all of their accounting, tax and regulatory needs.

Owning your own business can be tough. The bank, managing staff, managing cash flow customers and the economy come together to make the lot of a small business owner harder today than ever before. You know the feeling, sometimes you wish that you were simply an employee. But deep down you know this would not satisfy you. You need the challenge… but you also need help.

Encore Accounting in Bowen Hills, Brisbane, QLD is in the category of Accountants with expertise in Trusts Tax Returns, Partnership Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements Preparation.

Other services by Encore Accounting include Superannuation, Business & Company Tax Returns, Tax Planning, BAS Lodgement, Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF), Personal Income Tax Returns.

Phone Encore Accounting to receive more information about our services.

Our Services

• Tax Returns
• Business Activity Statements
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Planning
• Auditing Services
• Other Services

Who We Are

Allan Mason – The Principal
Allan has over 30 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and nearly 15 years in financial services and non-accounting based businesses (sometimes concurrently).

Allan was a principal in the firm Walker Williams Mason at Manly, NSW (now Charter Group) then had his own firm, Allan Mason & Associates in Chatswood, NSW.
During his extensive business life Allan has owned, established or been involved with the following businesses, in addition to running an accounting practice:

Finance company
Commercial piggery
Dog and cat boarding kennels
Agricultural plantations (olives, tea tree, pine, soya bean, ginseng)
Saw mill
Financial services company – holding three financial services licences from ASIC
Bio-botanicals company
Property developments
Public company ASX listing
Prospectus and product disclosure documents preparation.
Allan knows from experience and education what it takes to run a business. It is not always a bed of roses, but takes dedicated effort, working smart and hard work. Although it can be profitable and is certainly exciting.

Allan is a published author having written three books and numerous articles on business.

His qualifications include:

Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology (with Credit) in 1978
Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA)
Practicing Certificate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Fellow of the Society of Certified Practising Accountants (FCPA) since resigned
Registered Tax Agent since 1976
Registered Company Auditor since 1982
Registered SMSF Auditor
Chartered Accountant SMSF Specialist (designation)

What we do

TAX AND ACCOUNTING
Encore Accounting offers a range of general tax and compliance work including:

Advising on and setting up and business structures—companies, discretionary and unit trusts
Tax and accounting advice
Cash flow forecasting
Preparing business plans
Corporate and secretarial advice under the Corporations Act 2000
Tax planning in both Australia and in overseas jurisdictions
Annual financial statements preparation
Preparation of taxation returns for all types of entities
Preparation and lodgement of BAS returns
Setting up new companies
Establishing superannuation funds
Auditing of company accounts and superannuation fund audits
Trust account audits for accountants, lawyers, real estate agents and travel agents.

BUSINESS CONSULTING
We help business owners run their business better. This is a step by step process and involves:

Assessing where the business is now
Reviewing the pricing, overheads and some basic financial modelling
Working with the business owner on their goals and ambitions
Providing training and educational tools for both the business owner and their staff
Implementing a strategy of success
Setting policy, management by statistics
Designing an organising board that clearly sets out the staff functions and positions in the organisation
Deciding on and agreeing to, what the valuable final product for each section and division
Monitoring the success of the business towards its goals using statistics

Testimonials

Le Chef’s Cap

“Allan is always there for us, helping keep our business on the right path.

We find him approachable and willing to help with our problems”
“Trilogy Foods”I believe the true test of an accountant is someone you can consult with to help you come up with ways to do things. Someone that is easy to talk to.

I have owned and operated many businesses over the years and had many accountants. Some were OK, some were not so good. I believe Allan to be the best accountant I have ever used.”

John Palmer
“Independent Portable Buildings”In 2012 we won 4 awards including the best business for 2012. We were presented with our awards both on the Central Coast and then in Sydney at the Hordern Pavilion.

At my acceptance speech I thanked Allan Mason for the help he provided in propelling our business in ways we never thought possible. He quietly with simple advice steered us on the right track. Nothing was ever an issue and we needed help at this critical stage of the business.

He also save us helps of tax and with his clever structuring so that we were able to purchase a new building totally debt free.

As I said at the awards, we can’t thank Allan enough for his valuable help”

Rob Nalder
Managing Director

“”SEASONED HOSPITALITY GROUP t/as HALF TIDE BRASSERIE, LE CHAT NOIR, SKILLION RESTAURANT I had never run my own business before but had managed large catering and hospitality venue for large companies. So I really needed help when it came to the business side of things.

Allan has always been there for me and has helped me through some hectic times, difficult decision. With over 200 staff he has been invaluable in helping me keep my businesses on track to succeed.

Abigail Jones
“COMPLETE ROOFING WAREHOUSE I have been in business for about 15 years. Over this time we have had a number of accountants many of which were a constant problem. Even worse my previous accountant cost me money by making costly mistakes in the figures. This caused me to pay more tax than I should have and gave me a false view about the business.
When Allan came on board he fixed the past problems, got me back the incorrect taxes paid and now oversees my operation. I now know where my business is heading and am on top of all matters financial. You could say that I should have been more careful in the past but you do tend to trust your accountant, a trust that was betrayed.

I have no hesitation in recommending Allan, he has helped me immensely.”

Dave Iddles