What we do

Business Consulting

Benson Partners have a diverse group of clients, and as such, have experience across a variety of industries, business sizes and the specific requirements associated with each company.

We provide well founded and reliable systems to aid our clients with every facet of their daily accounting and statutory compliance obligations. Our extensive working awareness of our clients' business, combined with our specialised consulting expertise in all areas of taxation and business operations, means that we are able to provide our clients with relevant, accurate advice.

Business Establishment

Starting a new business can be stressful. Benson Partners strive to make this process as simple as possible by sharing our experience and knowledge with you.

We are able to assist with, and advise on, legal requirements, tax office requirements, registrations, banking and due diligence. Our staff can offer business owners and managers insights into their business issues and provide assurance while guiding you through the process from start to finish.

• Legal requirements
• Tax office requirements
• Registrations
• Banking
• Due diligence

Business Structuring

The impact of correct structuring of a business on business value, tax efficiency, asset protection and achievability of the business' goals can be significant. With considerable experience and success in this field, Benson Partners can provide structuring advice and implementation plans for startup or established businesses, or change of ownership, which is compatible with the goals and direction of the business.

How we approach a structure or restructure

1. Obtain an understanding of the current situation
2. Determine needs and objectives
3. Discuss options and their pros and cons
4. Provide a recommendation
5. Provide a costed implementation plan
6. Perform the tasks necessary to execute the plan

Succession Planning

Succession planning is an important yet often overlooked element in any business. Successful business owners focus on the ultimate sale or succession of the business from its commencement and throughout its operation, by implementing and monitoring a tailored succession plan.

Benson Partners can help you review and/or establish and implement a succession plan with the aim of ultimately increasing the value of your business.

Taxation Planning

Benson Partners uses a systematic, standardised and consistent approach to provide a full range of accounting and taxation services. We specialise in tax planning consultation, forecasting, budgets, accounting compliance including the preparation of financial statements, and taxation compliance including the preparation of all types of tax returns.

Our focus on efficient communication to ensure clients are informed, our commitment to turnaround time estimates and a friendly atmosphere provide for a timely, efficient and enjoyable experience which meets the needs of our clients.

• Tax planning consultation
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Financial statements
• All types of tax returns

Superannuation Administration & Planning

Superannuation is one of Benson Partners' key industry specialisations. We have extensive experience in the superannuation industry, working with trustees, members and employers.

We are capable of providing a range of services for self managed funds:

• Compliance & taxation advice
• Administration
• Consultation
• Estate planning

Integral to all funds, compliance involves the preparation and lodgement of financial statements, tax returns and member contribution statements, as well as the various documents required to comply with superannuation legislation.

We are also able to administer funds by organising to receive duplicates of investment and bank account statements. This lends itself to efficient and timely end of year compliance, with reduced involvement and time required of fund owners.

Information Technology

We provide a range of services focusing on self sufficiency and software integration. Our information technology expertise enables us to provide simple and up to date advice about computer technology and information services like Reckon, Xero and MYOB.

We have knowledge in a range of accounting, stock and management systems, and we can provide assistance that includes but is in no way limited to:

• Installation, training & troubleshooting
• Superannuation guarantee compliance
• Bookkeeping solutions
• Record keeping
• GST & PAYG advice
• BAS preparation & lodgement
• Business Portal installation & training

Despite the fast changing environment of the computer industry, we can provide our clients with up-to-the-minute advice and the support of our progressive firm.