Modern business demands up to date accurate financial information. We can attend to all your accounting needs, including the preparation of your annual accounts and periodic management accounts for tax, business appraisal and planning purposes.
We will discuss your requirements with you and provide you with tailored information and constructive advice on a regular basis.
There are many scenarios in which you might wish to attain a business enterprise. Whatever the situation, ASCOT Partners are able to take the stress out and maximise the opportunity for you.
Whether you are considering buying a business or merging with another business, we have the experience and the expertise you need. We ask the right questions, and find the necessary answers. Are you getting a good deal? Is the business right for you? Can you afford it? Have all avenues for future growth been investigated?
The services we provide incorporate every stage of the process - from identifying potential acquisitions, through to the negotiations of the commercial elements of the transaction, through to forecasting the future of the business. Incorporated in this is:
Calling on the skills of professionals means you will be far less likely to purchase an unsuitable business. Let ASCOT Partners show you how our experience can save you from stress, and provide you with the great opportunity a business acquisition or merger can be
Here at ASCOT Partners, we view Audits not as an overhead or a necessary evil but rather as a great opportunity to review your business.
Our audit team will work closely with you to get to know your business. We use the latest computerised systems, based around a detailed analytical review of the accounts. This allows us to offer an objective view of your business so we can advise you of any potential problem areas.
A good budget is a necessity in a good business plan. It is one of the best business tools we have, allowing us to set financial targets and measure our performance.
In addition to goal setting value, budgets will often improve your chances of acquiring funding. Financers often require budgets as a prerequisite for funding approval.
The techniques we utilize in the formation of financial projections will allow you to consider future scenarios and give you goals to strive for in your business. There are many types of budgets and we can help you design the right budget for your needs and requirements.
Let us show you how a budget is able to provide feedback to allow you to prepare for the future of your business.
Let us help you turn your business idea into a reality.
If you have a good idea for a new business venture but don't have expertise in the legal or financial aspects of creating a new business, we can help you:
Have you ever wondered how your business performs compared to your competitors? Are you spending enough on advertising? Are you paying too much rent? Are your staff costs too high? What is the average bottom line of your competitors?
Survival in today's business climate requires you to spend more time working on your business rather than in the business.
We can provide you with accurate, timely and informative benchmarking reports - allowing you to:
Armed with this information, we'll work with you to develop action strategies to improve your bottom line.
Modern business demands up to date accurate financial information.
We can relieve you and your staff of an enormous burden by taking care of all your bookkeeping needs, including the preparation of your Business Activity Statements.
We will discuss your requirements with you and provide you with tailored information and constructive advice on a regular basis.
Have you ever wondered if you are holding too much inventory? Is this the right time to expand your business? Are you going to have enough cash to pay all expenses every month?
Survival in today's business climate requires you to spend more time working on your business rather than in the business.
We can provide you with accurate, timely and informative cashflow forecasting reports - allowing you to:
Realize and understand when cash is available
Plan and prepare for expansion, stock control, and taxes
Analyse and anticipate key expenses
Armed with this information, we'll work with you to develop action strategies to improve your bottom line.
Charitable trusts are trusts set up to hold money or assets and carry out activities for the benefit of the community. In Australia, five main types of charitable trusts exist:
Company legislation requires businesses to perform many administration tasks take up a lot of valuable company time. The last thing you need as a business owner is to be stressed out trying to ensure you are complying with the Corporations Law.
The possible threat of penalties for failing to keep up with the changing rules is too great a risk to take.
At ASCOT Partners we are able to relieve this burden for you. Our services include:
Please contact us for further information on how we can help you to get back to the task of running your business.
As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities in life. It allows peace of mind knowing your hard earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose.
For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity.
The executor and trustee of a will is required to perform a number of duties. At ASCOT Partners we are experienced in estate planning, and can guarantee the succession plan for your assets will be held to.
The areas involved in estate administration we are able to assist in include:
Farm accounting involves specific business, financial, and taxation issues, and as such requires a specialist understanding of the industry. At ASCOT Partners we keep abreast of the developments in both the farming and accounting industries, putting us in a position to provide up-to-date and accurate advice.
Our services include:
Forensic Accounting is the use of accountancy techniques to assess the financial implications of legal disputes. In a dispute over money it is imperative to be given accurate and timely advice.
At ASCOT Partners we offer assistance in legal disputes, to swiftly make those headaches over money disappear. Often with our intervention the dispute is able to be settled without a court case. However, in the event a court case is necessary we are able to provide the information and documentation required for your case, and act as an expert witness in court.
Our specialists' all bring with them a sound understanding of legal concepts and procedures based on years of experience. They are ready and able to guide you through the treacherous territory of the legal industry.
The new GST system is a complex and confusing one. For this reason ASCOT Partners ensures its staff are continuously up to date on the changes, and able to offer you accurate advice.
Every transaction now brings with it a GST issue. We have experience with these issues and are able to offer expert advice on the implications of GST for your business. The GST related services we offer include, but are not limited to:
Selling a business can be a difficult, often disheartening time. In this state the tasks involved in selling a business can seem particularly arduous. Here at ASCOT Partners we are able to relieve that stress for you.
The services we provide in relation to organising the selling of a business include:
Our friendly and professional staff are able to assist in such a way that a maximum return for your business can be achieved.
At ASCOT Partners we have the necessary expertise to assist in a variety of areas in relation to residential and commercial property.
The services we offer our clients include:
The importance of forecasts in making a residential investment cannot be emphasised enough. We are able to provide for you:
Contact us today for more information about how we can assist you in the business of rental properties.
We can assist with the determining your eligibility to access the R&D Tax Incentive. Once we’ve established you are eligible, we can assist with the claim to ensure maximum benefit.
Selling a business can be a difficult, often disheartening time. In this state the tasks involved in selling a business can seem particularly arduous. Here at ASCOT Partners we are able to relieve that stress for you.
The services we provide in relation to organising the selling of a business include:
Our friendly and professional staff are able to assist in such a way that a maximum return for your business can be achieved.
The pressures of daily business can often mean strategic planning takes a back seat - but to have a successful business you must plan ahead.
We'll help you establish a strategic plan that looks at where you want your business to be in the next 3-5 years and exactly how you and your team can achieve these aims and objectives.
Your strategic plan will:
In ensuring the long term success of your business, It is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordination of the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, taking the stress off your shoulders.
Contact us for more information on forming a plan that allows for a hassle free continuation of your business.
As the Government encourages Australians to take responsibility for and reach their financial retirement goals, citizens are repeatedly required to deal with Superannuation funds.
Self-managed Superannuation is a means of saving for retirement. It allows you to control your investment strategy, reduce tax while obtaining tax benefits, and control administration costs.
Superannuation law is a delicate area and personalised planning is required for each individual. At ASCOT Partners we are superannuation experts, and can assist in establishing a superannuation fund that will effectively allow you to reach your financial retirement goals.
Services we offer include:
At ASCOT Partners we offer a full range of taxation services. Our taxation consulting division is nationally recognised which means we can offer advice based on proven knowledge and experience. Our proactive approach ensures we deliver a consistent service and build solid relationships which stand the test of time.
Taxation can be a major cost to your business. We will work in partnership with you to minimise your tax and help you achieve your key objectives.
We provide a complete service of help and advice in all of the following areas:
A trust provides a valuable way of protecting the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others.
We have extensive experience and so are able to offer specialist advice on Trust formation, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in Trust administration will also be invaluable.
We are able to:
Contact us today to ensure that your trust is formed and administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements allowing it to fulfil its purpose.
An independent valuation provides you with answers to the questions you often need to ask about the value of a business or property. Am I getting the best price for the sale of my business? Is the asking price too much?
We are trained and experienced in business valuations and are able to provide you with simple guidelines and formulae for evaluating the worth of a business. We are also able to appear in court and in arbitration as expert witnesses in relation to business valuations.
Choose ASCOT Partners for a professional and accurate valuation service.