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About Goad Accountants

Helping Small Business Succeed

A Brisbane Based, Australia wide Small Business Accountant

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Contact us today to see how we can help your business move towards your goals

We believe in a modern & personalised approach. We operate from a purpose-built office in a quiet suburb on Brisbane southside and work with small business & property investors all over Brisbane. We also work with clients in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, North Queensland and everywhere in-between.

 

Our goals are to provide timely and efficient advice by only taking on select clients. This means your work is always done in a timely manner with the greatest attention to detail.

 

We have a comprehensive understanding of taxation law and accounting principles which enables us to provide clients with current and proactive advice.

 

We understand our clients have other priorities and can tailor appointments to suit you. At the first meeting we gather as much understanding about your personal situation or small business as possible, so we can provide quality advice, great service and an accurate fixed fee quote. Fees are always quoted and agreed upon so there are no surprises.

 

As Brisbane based small business accountants we enjoy working with committed, passionate small business owners & property investors, to help remove the stress of tax compliance. We work with them to improve their business through timely quality financial information, specialist tax advice, bookkeeping, SMSF and business performance monitoring. We are Chartered Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers & Tax Agents who use (and love!) Xero, MYOB and other great cloud accounting tools to improve your business and help you achieve that work-life balance you desire.

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About Goad property Accountants

Goad Property Accountants founder, Karen Goad, is a Brisbane-based Chartered Accountant with over 22 years experience assisting property investors and developers with the tax side of their property portfolios. 

 We understand the passion property owners have for this asset class, and with our core values our goal is to help legally reduce the tax implications for clients and their portfolios, as well as reducing the time spent administrating your portfolio through innovative and technology driven solutions. 

 To find out more about Karen and the Goad Property Tax team, book a no-obligation discovery call today. 

 

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Contact us today to discuss how we may be able to work with you to help you towards your goals.

Your tax done accurately & efficiently. Upfront quotes, fixed-fee pricing, no surprises.

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Meet the team

Karen Goad

Karen Goad Brisbane Accountant

Principal Accountant

Starting as an accountant in 1998, Karen became a qualified chartered accountant in 2002. Goad Property Accountants was founded in 2013, to provide a tailored service and more efficient results for her clients, and embrace a flexible work culture for herself, her family and her employees. 

Karen is a passionate supporter of property investors, recognising their unique drive to build security, wealth & long term income for themselves and their families. Supporting small business owners also via a specialised small business division, BusinessSpark. Karen is motivated by problem-solving, innovation through processes, implementing new systems to improve efficiencies and technology. Karen is motivated to get the best outcomes for her clients whether that relates to tax savings, business structure or general efficiencies. 

Karen’s clients understand that a tax accountant is an integral part of developing a successful and efficient investor portfolio and property development business. Karen is a Xero advisor and is Xero payroll certified.

Brisbane-based Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, who are her motivation for creating Goad Property Accountants and flexible work culture. Karen enjoys coaching her children’s sports teams, gardening and creating new entrepreneurial activities.

Michelle barnes

Senior Accountant

Michelle started working for Goad Property Accountants in 2014.  Michelle is a qualified accountant, Xero advisor and Certified Practice Accountant (CPA) with over 22 years’ experience in Brisbane-based accounting firms. With her dedication to high quality work, and her motivation to provide exceptional service to clients, Michelle has been an invaluable team member since the beginning. Michelle has a high attention to detail, and a commitment to providing value for clients.  Michelle has a caring and dedicated approach to her clients. 

Michelle grew up in NSW and moved to Brisbane for University and to commence her career in Accounting, working for several Brisbane city mid-tier firms gaining invaluable experience with property investors, developers and small business clients. Michelle has two young children and enjoys visiting family in NSW and swimming.  

Suni Silva

Accountant

Suni started working for Goad Property Accountants in 2016. Suni is a qualified accountant, Xero advisor and Certified Practice Accountant (CPA) with over 10 years’ experience in Brisbane-based accounting firms. Suni has become a master of SMSF administration, helping clients streamline their record keeping and keep on top of their SMSF obligations. Suni is an invaluable communicator, helping clients understand their obligations. Suni brings a friendly and down to earth approach. 

Suni moved to Australia from Sri Lanka with her husband and two children. Suni enjoys spending time with her family and travel (when the borders permit) back to Sri Lanka for family, Bali and other warm holiday places.  

Jen Quibuyen

Accountant & Bookkeeper

Jen started working for Goad Property Accountants in 2019.  Jen is a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Accounting, that has provided our team with amazing amount of efficiency. Jen has a drive to learn and masters new skills quickly. She is incredibly organised, efficient and brings an incredible conscientious attitude to the team. Jen looks after property investors and undertakes our bookkeeping for small to medium businesses using Xero & MYOB teamed with ReceiptBank. Jen is a Xero advisor and is Xero payroll certified. 

Jen lives with her sister and enjoys spending time with her family and travel.

Carina Lorenzo

Client Services Administrator

Carina joined our team as Administrator in 2019. She supports a close-knit, efficient team, providing integrated, proactive services to property investors, developers and small to medium business clients. Coming from a background of banking and finance roles, Carina always makes sure that client enquiries are dealt with promptly in a friendly, and professional manner.   

In a nutshell, she helps our team get on with what we do best – assist our clients in achieving their property goals. Outside of work, Carina enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family. 

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Karen and her team are professional, knowledgeable and reliable. We have used them two years now and would recommend them to everyone.

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Maryanne Elliott

Karen Goad was extremely helpful. She took the time to listen to what I needed, get all of my accounts in order and train me in how to keep them efficiently. I would highly recommend her services!

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Gemma Renton

Brilliant Service. Karen has an amazing understanding of Tax and Business. Would recommend to anyone.

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