Accountant help – why we are an investment
Is my Accountant help a Cost or an Investment to My Small Business?
Your accountant could be one of your best investments when it comes to business advice.
Advice such as sales, business growth, and exit planning? While the perception is that Accountants are just there for tax and compliance at Gartly Advisory, we are so much more .
As your small business accountant, we passionately help our clients with advice on many aspects of their business.
The Common Perception: Accountants is a Cost that needs to be incurred, but not much value
Many business owners see accountants as a necessary compliance cost. They prepare tax returns, lodge BAS statements, and make sure the ATO doesn’t come knocking. On the surface, this seems like money going out without much coming back in.
But stopping here is like buying a car and never taking it out of the driveway. You’re missing the real value. Your accountant should be a strategic partner in your business journey
A Smarter View: Accountants as an Investment
A great accountant doesn’t just tick compliance boxes. We can help you when it comes to :
- Strategies behind sales growth by advising on more innovative pricing strategies and sales reporting.
- Helping you drive business growth by analysing profit margins and cutting waste.
- Identify areas that help you improve cash flow so you can reinvest in staff, stock, or expansion.
- Plan for exit by positioning your business for maximum value when you decide to sell.
- Suggest ways to save tax legally through effective structures and planning. Protect assets with the right business and family strategies.
In other words, accountants can be a powerful driver of sales, sustainable business growth, and smart exit planning.
Yes, it’s true—some accountants crunch numbers to prepare a tidy tax return. And while we absolutely do that, our role goes far beyond compliance.
We partner with businesses to unlock opportunities, streamline operations, and strategically plan for the future.
Whether it’s increasing profitability, navigating complex financial decisions, or preparing for a successful business exit, we bring insights that drive real, measurable results.
Signs Your Accountant Is an Investment (Not a Cost)
At Gartly Advisory, we focus on you and help you look at areas such as sales and revenue growth, not just expenses. We aim to guide you through business growth opportunities with practical advice. We do more by helping you address and prepare you for exit planning, not just tax time. We are proactive Melbourne Accountants.
If you’re only hearing from your accountant once a year, you may just have a “cost.” If you’re having regular conversations and seeing measurable results, you’ve got an investment partner in sales, business growth, and exit planning.
How to Get the Most from Your Accountant
Use us! Ask questions—the more we know, the better advice we as your Accountant can give.
Make sure you organise regular reviews, not just annual check-ins. By meeting with us regularly, we can use our experience to foresee potential tax and business issues.
We also love to discuss the future. Discuss sales goals and exit planning early, and treat us like a partner, not a service provider.
Our accounting fees are based on value rather than just cost – a typical tax return for an individual can cost approximately $330, and business returns can range from $2000 upwards, depending upon the complexity.
We can also offer business coaching packages starting from $499 per month. Using an accountant as a business coach, you not only get my grey hairs and wisdom, but you also get the analysis and science behind your profit results.
