Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Gold Coast Accountants for Businesses & Individuals
Established in 1990, we are dedicated accounting professionals committed to delivering tailored financial solutions for sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts. Our proactive approach focuses on building lifelong client relationships through consistent service and expert knowledge. As Gold Coast-based accountants, we extend our expertise nationwide and internationally, serving clients across Australia and overseas. Our team prioritises continuous learning and industry best practices to stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging challenges.With over 30 years of experience, including 11 years as an Australian Taxation Office Assessor, Stephen Drinkwater leads our commitment to innovation, transparency, and results-driven advisory services. We specialise in tax preparation, financial statements, cloud accounting systems, and corporate secretarial services while maintaining liability protection under Professional Standards Legislation.
Services
Tax Preparation
Financial Statements
Business Registration
Cloud Accounting Support
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in taxation and accounting
- Our team includes former Australian Taxation Office assessors
- We provide nationwide and international service coverage
- We maintain expert knowledge of regulatory changes and emerging issues
- Our proactive approach builds lifelong client relationships
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare income tax and BAS (GST) returns for all business entities including individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts. Our services cover deceased estates and fringe benefits tax compliance. With expert knowledge of capital gains tax regulations, we ensure accurate submissions while maximising legitimate deductions for optimal financial outcomes.
Financial Statements
We prepare interim and year-end financial statements for all client types. Our services include balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow analysis. We ensure compliance with accounting standards while providing clear financial insights to support business decision-making and regulatory requirements.
Business Registration
We offer corporate secretarial services including business entity formation and ASIC compliance. Our expertise covers incorporation of private companies, trust registration, and ongoing compliance management. We assist with business restructuring and provide strategic advisory services for organisational changes and asset protection strategies.
Cloud Accounting Support
We provide implementation and ongoing support for cloud-based accounting systems including Xero and MYOB. Our services cover system setup, data entry, and maintenance. We help businesses transition to digital accounting solutions while ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and real-time financial visibility.
Asset Protection
We develop strategic asset protection frameworks to safeguard client wealth. Our services include business structure optimisation, risk management planning, and legal entity structuring. We focus on minimising exposure to financial risks while maintaining compliance with tax regulations and legal requirements.
People
Stephen Drinkwater
Director
Stephen has over 30 years' experience in taxation and accounting, including 11 years as an Australian Taxation Office Assessor. He specialises in proactive tax planning and business advisory services, combining regulatory expertise with practical commercial insights to deliver client-focused solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We prepare tax returns, financial statements, and business registrations for all entity types including companies, trusts, and partnerships.
Do you support cloud accounting systems?
Yes, we provide implementation and ongoing support for Xero and MYOB accounting software solutions.
Are you qualified accountants?
Our team includes FIPA CTA qualified professionals with over 30 years' combined experience in taxation and accounting.
Do you offer business advisory services?
Yes, we provide business restructuring advice, asset protection strategies, and compliance guidance for organisational changes.
Can you assist interstate clients?
Yes, while based on the Gold Coast, we serve clients across Australia and internationally through digital communication channels.
Reviews (4)
David Willis
Aug 02, 2019
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Steve Drinkwater is quite simply, the best accountant there is. If you are reading this review because you are shopping around for someone to do your tax - your search is ended. Pick Steve.
Anti Grabbity Is Your Balcony Safe
Jan 26, 2019
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Steve has been my accountant since 2004 and has been fantastic. Even with my ridiculous book keeping. He's meticulous, very fast and reliable. I would happily recommend him to anyone. Hollie Bell.
David P.
Sep 02, 2018
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My partner and I have had Stephen as our accountant for over 20 years. He manages both our tax returns and the finances of an estate. He has always been friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend Trade Accounting and Taxation Services.
Tomas Nemecek
Aug 12, 2016
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The best accountant you will ever find. Stephen provides fast, realiable and professional services. There was never question, task or issue he couldn't sort out for me. Even when I got into trouble with ATO for lodging my BAS statements late, Stephen got onto it and all was sorted in no time. I highly recommend Stephens services
