The Pen Accounting

Business Details

Creative Accounting Services in Sydney

The Pen Accounting is a creative accounting agency dedicated to supporting innovative businesses in Sydney. With decades of experience in the creative and entrepreneurial sectors, including advertising agencies and film production, we specialise in delivering tailored financial solutions. Our team of CPA-certified professionals combines technical expertise with industry-specific insights to provide bookkeeping, Virtual CFO services, taxation compliance, and strategic advisory. We prioritise transparency, innovation, and client empowerment, ensuring businesses maintain financial clarity while focusing on growth. Our approach integrates cutting-edge technology like Xero to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.

By understanding the unique challenges of creative industries, we offer proactive tax planning, R&D incentives, and entertainment tax offset strategies. Our commitment to principled creativity and client-centric service has earned us recognition as trusted partners for SMBs and startups. We work closely with clients to structure businesses for scalability, manage cash flow, and navigate regulatory requirements. Our mission is to transform accounting from a routine task into a strategic advantage, enabling clients to achieve long-term financial success.

Services

Bookkeeping Studio Virtual CFO Taxation Compliance Xero Setup Producer Tax Offsets Business Advisory

Highlights and features

We specialise in accounting for creative industries with 15+ years of sector-specific experience.
Our team includes CPA-certified accountants with expertise in film, digital, and creative tax offsets.
We offer tailored Xero setup and conversions for real-time financial visibility.
Proactive tax planning ensures compliance while maximising savings for creative businesses.
Our Virtual CFO services provide strategic financial leadership without the cost of a full-time executive.

Associations and certifications

CPA Australia

What people say

Saving grace Clear and communicative Resolved issues promptly Expert tax offset guidance Streamlined financial processes

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Services

Bookkeeping Studio

Accurate bookkeeping and payroll services for creative businesses using Xero automation. We ensure real-time financial visibility, streamline accounts receivable/payable, and manage BAS lodgments. Our team provides catch-up bookkeeping and compliance support to maintain ATO readiness while you focus on creative projects.

Virtual CFO

Expert financial leadership for growth-focused businesses. Our Virtual CFOs deliver cash flow forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies. We support budgeting, scalability planning, and tech integration to enhance decision-making and long-term financial health for creative enterprises.

Taxation Compliance

Comprehensive tax solutions including business taxation, GST/BAS lodgments, and SMSF management. We offer proactive planning for income tax reduction, compliance with ATO requirements, and tailored strategies for freelancers and digital creators to maximise deductions.

Xero Setup

Specialist Xero implementation services for seamless financial management. We handle system conversions, custom configurations, and data rescue to ensure accurate reporting. Our health checks identify inefficiencies and optimise your accounting processes for better business insights.

Producer Tax Offsets

Expert guidance on film and creative tax offsets. We manage Producer Offset claims, QAPE maximisation, and SPV structuring. Our team ensures compliance with Screen Australia and ATO requirements while maximising rebates for production budgets.

People

Kirsty Donachie

CEO & Principal Accountant

With a background in creative agencies and film production, Kirsty leads The Pen's CPA-certified team. She specialises in strategic financial solutions for creative businesses, focusing on tax optimisation and growth planning.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer for creative businesses?

We provide bookkeeping, Virtual CFO services, tax compliance, Xero setup, and entertainment tax offset strategies tailored to creative industries.

Do you have experience with film and TV production accounting?

Yes, we specialise in producer tax offsets, SPV management, and budget engineering for film and digital productions.

Can you help with R&D tax incentives?

We guide businesses through R&D claims, ensuring eligibility and maximising rebates for innovative projects.

What makes your tax services different?

Our proactive planning and creative industry expertise ensure compliance while optimising savings specific to your business structure.

Do you offer Xero accounting support?

Yes, we provide Xero setup, conversions, and health checks to streamline financial management for growing businesses.

Reviews (4)

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Akshay Nichkawde

Dec 23, 2021 Report

I have been with The Pen Accounting for 6 months now and I have no complaints. They have always been very prompt in answering and discussing any questions I have had. Kirsty and Elodie have been fantastic for my business.

Robert Revhead

Nov 27, 2021 Report

For the first time ever, I needed an accountant to do my tax due to having an investment property. I found Kirsty and her team amazingly knowledgeable and helpful in all of my enquiries. Their suggestion of obtaining a Tax Depreciation Statement made an amazing difference to my tax return. I look forward to dealing with them in the future. Thanks Kirsty and team

Sylvain Lolley

Nov 06, 2021 Report

THE PEN is a human-sized structure, attentive and concerned about the development of its clients. The follow-up and the accounting management of your company is in good hands! Kirsty is very attentive to your concerns and will provide you with the support and advice you need to develop your business. I would recommend The Pen without hesitation!

Pat Kay

Nov 05, 2021 Report

With fairly little knowledge of accounting and doing everything myself for many years, I made a bunch of mistakes that needed to be corrected, and needed to setup even the most basic of systems for my somewhat complex business structure. Throughout the past few months, Kirsty and her team have been thorough, kind, and accomodating with me and my business needs, and I recommend them to any creative looking to sort out the financials of their business.