{"id":8715,"date":"2024-03-18T10:23:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T00:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/?p=8715"},"modified":"2024-03-20T11:23:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T01:23:58","slug":"choosing-the-right-smsf-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/choosing-the-right-smsf-accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"Secure Your Retirement: A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right SMSF Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8715\" class=\"elementor elementor-8715\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30b0b46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30b0b46\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78b0fc4\" data-id=\"78b0fc4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b8b54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0b8b54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selecting the right<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/who-we-work-with\/smsf-division\/\"> SMSF (Self-Managed Superannuation Fund) accountant<\/a> is a critical decision that directly impacts your financial future. A qualified and experienced professional can become your trusted partner, navigating the complexities of SMSF regulations, streamlining administration, and optimising your returns. However, choosing the wrong accountant can lead to wasted time, resources, and potential penalties.<\/p><p>This guide empowers you with the knowledge and tools needed to make an informed decision. We&#8217;ll delve into key considerations, actionable strategies, and industry insights, ensuring you identify the perfect fit for your unique SMSF needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5f34f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5f34f9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8db9a9c\" data-id=\"8db9a9c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07567f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07567f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Understanding Your Needs:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bb1c95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9bb1c95\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1874a1\" data-id=\"a1874a1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d748d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d748d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first step in your journey is gaining a clear understanding of your individual needs and expectations.\u00a0<\/p><p>Consider these factors:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Complexity of your SMSF:<\/strong>\u00a0Do you own a single investment property or a diverse portfolio requiring intricate management?<\/li><li><strong>Level of involvement desired:<\/strong>\u00a0Your SMSF will require you to &#8220;Self-Manage&#8221; however, some of the administration and compliance tasks can be handled by professionals. The question you must ask, how much do you want to do yourself?<\/li><li><strong>Budgetary considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0Determine your budget for accounting fees and ensure transparency in the fee structure offered by potential providers.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61b765d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61b765d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0de912f\" data-id=\"0de912f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c266f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c266f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Essential Qualities to Seek:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57d0210 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57d0210\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c7a53c\" data-id=\"7c7a53c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74930eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74930eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you have a clear understanding of your needs, look for an SMSF accountant possessing the following qualities:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Qualifications and Experience:<\/strong> Verify the accountant holds valid SMSF credentials and possesses extensive experience in managing SMSFs.<\/li><\/ul><p>While there is no one licence or certificate, having a membership to a governing body is useful as they promote integrity in the industry. If the accountant is lodging your tax returns, you must ensure they are a registered tax agent.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Ongoing Professional Development:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure the accountant actively engages in ongoing professional development to stay updated with the ever-evolving SMSF regulatory landscape.<\/li><li><strong>Strong Communication Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Effective communication is crucial. Choose an accountant who clearly explains complex financial concepts and readily addresses your questions and concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Technology-Savvy:<\/strong>\u00a0Look for an accountant utilising technology to streamline communication, document sharing, and reporting, ensuring efficient and secure management of your SMSF.<\/li><li><strong>Ethical Conduct:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose an accountant who upholds ethical practices and adheres to the principles of honesty, integrity, and transparency.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd59136 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd59136\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-359e5be\" data-id=\"359e5be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12432cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12432cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Actionable Strategies for Selection:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ec32ed7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ec32ed7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a09b741\" data-id=\"a09b741\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea76c43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea76c43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you understand the key considerations, let&#8217;s explore practical strategies to guide your selection process:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Research online:<\/strong>\u00a0Utilise online platforms to research potential accountants, checking their qualifications, experience, and client testimonials.<\/li><li><strong>Schedule consultations:<\/strong>\u00a0Contact shortlisted accountants for initial consultations to assess their communication style, expertise, and fee structure. Ask detailed questions about their approach to SMSF management and their understanding of your specific needs.<\/li><li><strong>Compare and contrast:<\/strong>\u00a0Analyse information gathered from consultations and research, creating a comparison table to assess each candidate&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses based on your defined criteria.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0538f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b0538f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8190c24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8190c24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building a Trustworthy Partnership<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d49f3ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d49f3ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06dd0c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06dd0c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right SMSF accountant is the first step towards establishing a long-term and successful partnership. Remember &#8211; transparency and open communication are fundamental to building trust.<\/p><p>Here are some tips for fostering a strong partnership:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Clearly define expectations:<\/strong>\u00a0Have a clear understanding of the services included in the fee structure and communicate your expectations regarding communication frequency and reporting formats.<\/li><li><strong>Ask questions:<\/strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask questions and actively participate in discussions about your SMSF.<\/li><li><strong>Provide timely information:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure you keep the accountant informed about any changes in your financial circumstances or investment strategies.<\/li><li><strong>Review performance:<\/strong>\u00a0Regularly review your SMSF performance and investment strategy with your accountant, ensuring alignment with your financial goals and risk tolerance.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b245488 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b245488\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9496d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9496d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take Control of Your SMSF:<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd01a4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd01a4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a784a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a784a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Selecting the right SMSF accountant is an investment in your financial future. By understanding your needs, prioritising essential qualities, and adopting a proactive and informed approach, you can confidently choose a qualified professional to guide you on your retirement journey. Remember, this guide serves as a starting point.<\/p><p>Taking control of your SMSF can feel empowering, and with the right partner by your side, navigating the complexities can become a smooth and rewarding experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5529932 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5529932\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-daa8f50\" data-id=\"daa8f50\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a109e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0a109e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">How can Walsh Accountants help? <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7adfd3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7adfd3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-132ceeb\" data-id=\"132ceeb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e80ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e80ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re looking for a SMSF management accountant with all of the above qualities, look no further than <a title=\"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/team\/jared-alford\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/team\/jared-alford\/\">Jared Alford.<\/a><\/p><p>Our highly qualified SMSF specialist Jared works with our clients that are exploring the world of Self-Managed Super Funds by providing technical and administrative support along with strategy implementation.<\/p><p>\u201cSelf-Managed Superannuation Funds aren\u2019t just about managing wealth; they are about empowering individuals to take control of their financial future, navigate their own course, and secure their financial destiny with purposeful intent\u201d.<\/p><p>If you would like to explore the services and support Jared is ready and willing to provide to you, contact us today on <a href=\"tel:07 5592 3644\">07 5592 3644<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a87ce9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a87ce9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96681a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96681a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Article by Rachael Keuning<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec3cfc6 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec3cfc6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9e582b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f9e582b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4875\" alt=\"Rachael Keuning Walsh Accountants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.walshaccountants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Walsh_by_Get_Together_Photo_87-1060x707.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e8bb78 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e8bb78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d17bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d17bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rachael Keuning &#8211; Walsh Business Connections Specialist.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Being with the firm for over 18 years, Rachael has vast knowledge &amp; experience in all areas of the firm.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rachael works tirelessly to promote and brand our firm with such impact, she has helped Walsh Accountants to become one of the most recognisable firms on the Gold Coast.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbe526 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7dbe526\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5b10b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ca5b10b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n  \"name\": \"Rachael Keuning\",\r\n  \"jobTitle\": [\"Business Connections Specialist\", \"Marketing Manager\"],\r\n  \"worksFor\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Walsh Accountants\",\r\n    \"description\": \"One of the most recognisable accounting firms on the Gold Coast, known for its exceptional service and impact on clients' businesses and lives.\",\r\n    \"areaServed\": \"Gold Coast\",\r\n    \"industry\": \"\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"description\": \"Rachael Keuning is passionate about helping business owners connect with the perfect accountant to assist in understanding their numbers and growing their business. 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