Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for Business & SMSF Solutions
Established in 1985, L A Johnston has provided expert accounting and taxation services to businesses and individuals across North Parramatta and surrounding regions. Our team specialises in navigating complex legislative changes related to income tax, capital gains tax, superannuation, and GST, ensuring clients remain compliant while optimising financial outcomes. With over four decades of experience, we offer tailored solutions for business structuring, SMSF management, and investment strategy development. Our cloud accounting services streamline financial operations, allowing clients to focus on core business activities. As a CPA-registered firm under sole proprietor Robert Moses since 2023, we maintain a commitment to personalised service and technical excellence.Our expertise extends to tax return preparation, payroll compliance, and strategic business reviews for tax minimisation. We assist clients with superannuation consolidation, investment tax implications, and retirement planning, particularly for those born before 1 July 1964. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with practical advice to protect personal assets and implement effective exit strategies. We pride ourselves on demystifying financial processes while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. Our long-standing reputation reflects our dedication to client education and proactive financial management.
Services
Tax Compliance
SMSF Setup
Business Advisory
Cloud Accounting
Superannuation Services
Investment Strategy
Payroll Compliance
Tax Minimisation
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of local accounting expertise
- Personalised service for businesses and individuals
- Specialist SMSF setup and compliance knowledge
- Cloud accounting integration specialists
- CPA-registered sole proprietor with 15+ years' experience
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
Services
Tax Compliance
We specialise in comprehensive tax compliance services including income tax returns, GST and FBT obligations, and payroll tax compliance. Our team ensures businesses meet legislative requirements while identifying legitimate tax minimisation opportunities. With expertise in evolving tax laws since 1985, we provide accurate financial accounts preparation and strategic tax planning for optimal compliance outcomes.
SMSF Setup
Our SMSF specialists guide clients through establishing self-managed super funds, explaining risks, responsibilities, and benefits. We create ATO-compliant investment strategies, manage audit processes, and review fund appropriateness based on individual financial goals. Services include annual return preparation, pension requirement advice, and investment strategy reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and long-term viability.
Business Advisory
We provide strategic business advisory services covering structure selection, tax implications, and operational reviews. Our expertise helps clients establish appropriate business foundations, protect personal assets, and implement effective exit strategies. We advise on tax concessions for business sales and provide ongoing reviews to optimise tax planning and operational efficiency for sustained growth.
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting solutions help businesses streamline financial management through technology implementation. We recommend and integrate software solutions tailored to specific business needs, reducing administrative burdens while maintaining compliance. This service enables real-time financial tracking and reporting, allowing business owners to focus on core operations while ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial records.
Superannuation Services
We offer comprehensive superannuation services including account consolidation, investment strategy reviews, and access advice for pre-1964 birth clients. Our team helps individuals optimise superannuation benefits while navigating tax implications. We provide guidance on insurance products within superannuation and ensure compliance with ATO requirements for both personal and business-related superannuation matters.
People
Robert Moses
Sole Proprietor & CPA
Robert Moses, CPA-registered accountant, has led L A Johnston since 2023 after 15 years with the firm. Specialising in tax strategy and SMSF management, he provides expert guidance on business structuring and superannuation compliance. His leadership maintains the firm's 40-year legacy of precise financial solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide tax compliance, financial accounts preparation, GST/FBT obligations management, payroll tax compliance, and business structure advice. Our services include strategic tax planning and ongoing business reviews for tax minimisation.
Do you specialise in SMSF management?
Yes, we offer full SMSF services including setup, annual returns, investment strategy development, audit coordination, and compliance reviews. Our team ensures ATO compliance while optimising fund performance for individual circumstances.
Can you help with business structure decisions?
We provide expert advice on selecting appropriate business structures, explaining tax implications, asset protection strategies, and exit planning. Our guidance ensures businesses establish foundations aligned with long-term financial goals.
What technology solutions do you implement?
Our cloud accounting specialists recommend and integrate software solutions tailored to business needs, streamlining financial operations while maintaining compliance. This enables real-time reporting and reduces administrative burdens.
Do you offer superannuation advice?
We provide superannuation consolidation services, investment strategy reviews, and access advice for those born before 1 July 1964. Our services ensure compliance while optimising retirement benefits and insurance arrangements.
How experienced is your team?
With 40 years' experience since 1985 and CPA-registered expertise, our team maintains deep knowledge of evolving tax legislation. Sole proprietor Robert Moses has 15+ years' experience in tax strategy and SMSF management.
