Specialist Accountants for professional services on the Gold Coast
Specialist Accountants for Professional Services on the Gold Coast
Your focus is on delivering exceptional work for your clients. Our focus is on managing the financial complexity behind the scenes. Led by our Senior Manager, Jack Cave, our specialist professional services division provides the clarity and strategic guidance you need to grow your practice and secure your wealth.
Meet your Specialist Advisor, Senior Manager Jack Cave
Jack Cave is a Senior Manager at Walsh Accountants who partners with professionals across South East Queensland to provide structuring reviews, scalability projects, and strategic tax planning. He enjoys translating complex tax rules into clear opportunities, allowing his clients to grow with confidence.
“My goal is to handle the financial complexity so my clients can focus 100% on their own exceptional work. Seeing a professional practice thrive because they have clarity and a solid financial plan is the most rewarding part of what I do.”
– Jack Cave, Senior Manager
Our Expertise in Action: Real Results for Professional Services
Case Study: The Town Planning Firm
Case Study: The Engineering Consultancy
Case Study: The Allied Health Clinic
Challenge: A successful sole trader was exposed to significant tax burdens and business risk under their current structure.
Our Solution: We identified an opportunity to restructure the business into a company, carefully navigating the PSI and anti-avoidance rules.
The Outcome: Achieved substantial tax savings and provided a robust structure for long-term risk minimisation.
Challenge: The firm’s complex structure was creating high compliance costs and was flagged as a potential ATO audit risk.
Our Solution: We assisted in simplifying their structure and profit allocation model.
The Outcome: Minimised ongoing compliance costs and significantly lowered the risk of an ATO audit.
Challenge: The clinic partners lacked clear visibility on the key drivers of their profitability.
Our Solution: We identified the key performance indicators (KPIs) that truly mattered and set up a custom dashboard for ongoing performance monitoring.
The Outcome: Empowered the partners to make proactive, data-driven decisions to improve margins and cash flow.
A Tailored Approach to Your Profession
Our advice is grounded in a deep understanding of the unique challenges professional service firms face. Our expertise includes:
Business Structuring:
Minimising tax and protecting your personal assets.
Structuring to bring on new partners or enable an efficient business exit.
Navigating the complex rules for Employee vs. Contractor arrangements.
Tax & Compliance for Professionals:
Navigating Personal Services Income (PSI) rules.
Managing Part IVA anti-avoidance provisions.
Proactive risk assessment and management under PCG 2021/4.
Strategic Advisory & Growth:
Identifying and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Developing custom dashboards to monitor business performance.
In-depth budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
Long-Term Wealth & Succession:
Creating a long-term, tax-effective wealth creation plan.
Leveraging the small business CGT concessions.
Strategic planning for partner exits and business sales.
Focus on Your Clients. Let Us Focus on Your Numbers.
Take the first step towards financial clarity and strategic growth. Our team is ready to provide a confidential, no-obligation consultation to discuss your unique goals.
Our Professional Services Specialist Team
Jack Cave
Senior Manager
As Senior Manager at Walsh Accountants, Jack partners with professionals to deliver structuring reviews, scalability projects, and strategic tax planning. Passionate about simplifying complexity, he helps clients gain clarity and confidence so they can focus on their expertise while their practice grows stronger.
Jack Cowlishaw
Accountant
Jack provides support to professionals navigating complex tax and business challenges. At Walsh Accountants, he prepares financial statements and tax returns while assisting with tax planning, corporate structuring, and advisory services to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial decisions.
Eric New
Accountant
Eric has over 7 years’ experience supporting businesses and individuals with tax, accounting, and advisory needs. Passionate about building long-term relationships, he helps clients navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and grow with confidence—bringing Walsh Accountants’ values of care and commitment to every client partnership.
