Cox Sherlock Accountants

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27 Years

experience

Your Trusted Accountants in Canberra | Cox Sherlock

Established in 1999, Cox Sherlock Accountants has consistently evolved to deliver enhanced accounting services tailored to diverse client needs. With two partners operating from offices in Canberra and the South Coast, we specialise in providing strategic taxation planning, business advisory, and audit support for small to medium enterprises and individuals. Our approach prioritises understanding clients' unique circumstances, whether they operate in healthcare, trades, professional services, or hospitality, ensuring compliance while minimising tax liabilities. With 90% of new clients sourced through referrals, our reputation for responsiveness, expertise, and client-centric solutions has been validated by long-term relationships with businesses like Content Grasshopper and Canberra Trucks.

We combine industry-specific knowledge with a commitment to achieving tangible outcomes, offering services ranging from business valuations to superannuation advice. Our team's dedication to continuous improvement is reflected in our monthly performance reviews and tailored benchmarking reports. By maintaining transparency and fostering trust, we aim to be more than just accountantsacting as strategic partners in our clients' success.

Services

Business Accounting Tax Planning Business Advisory Tax Audits Individual Income Tax

Details

Year established: 1999

Highlights and features

We offer 24 years of experience in strategic tax planning and business advisory.
Our team provides industry-specific expertise for healthcare, trades, and professional services.
We ensure compliance while minimising tax liabilities through tailored solutions.
Our responsiveness and thoroughness are validated by long-term client relationships.
We combine benchmarking reports with monthly performance reviews for continuous improvement.

What people say

Thorough and ensure everything is done to a high standard Responsive to your issues Care about our business Enjoy meeting up with them Built up trust over 20 years

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Services

Business Accounting

We provide comprehensive financial statements and tax returns for small to medium businesses, including companies, partnerships, and trusts. Our focus is on ensuring compliance while minimising tax liabilities, allowing funds to be reinvested into business growth. By understanding your unique structure and industry, we deliver tailored solutions that align with your strategic goals.

Tax Planning

Our tax planning services help clients avoid unexpected liabilities through proactive strategies. We analyse legislative changes, such as instant asset write-offs and concessional caps, to reduce tax positions while increasing net wealth. By acting early, we ensure compliance and optimise financial outcomes for individuals and businesses alike.

Business Advisory

We offer customised advice on cash flow management, business purchases, and succession planning. Our team develops practical solutions for budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement, ensuring clients meet key business metrics. Monthly reviews and benchmarking reports help track progress against targets and industry standards.

Tax Audits

We assist clients during ATO audits, including BAS, GST, and income tax reviews. With extensive experience in audit insurance and compliance, we manage documentation and negotiations to minimise stress and financial risk. Our services cover all stages, from initial inquiries to full audits by federal agencies.

Individual Tax

We prepare income tax returns for wage earners, investors, and business owners, ensuring compliance with ATO requirements. Our advice covers deductions, legislative changes, and strategies to reduce liabilities. From simple returns to complex investment portfolios, we streamline the process and handle follow-up documentation.

People

Jeff Cox

Founding Partner

Jeff has specialised in business clients, structures, and strategic taxation planning since joining Cox Sherlock in 1998. His expertise ensures clients receive tailored advice aligned with their growth objectives.

Angus Sherlock

Partner

Angus advises businesses of all sizes on taxation and superannuation matters. With over two decades of experience, he focuses on delivering practical solutions that enhance client financial outcomes.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?

We provide financial statements, tax returns, cash flow management, and compliance advice tailored to small businesses across Canberra and the South Coast.

How can tax planning benefit my business?

Tax planning helps avoid surprises by identifying strategies to reduce liabilities, leveraging legislative changes, and ensuring compliance while optimising your financial position.

Do you assist with establishing a new business?

Yes, we advise on business structures, compliance requirements, and tax implications to protect personal assets and ensure long-term growth.

What industries do you specialise in?

We work with healthcare professionals, tradespeople, consultants, and hospitality businesses, offering industry-specific accounting and taxation expertise.

How do you handle ATO audits?

We manage audit processes, documentation, and negotiations, ensuring compliance while minimising stress and financial risk for clients.

Reviews (3)

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Kate Pensa

Dec 28, 2021 Report

Cox Sherlock has supported our small business partnership from the very beginning of our journey to the thriving business we are now one year on. Angus supported us with the information we needed to make the decision to create our business and providing us with advice and assistance in setting up all of the business requirements. Since being up and running, Angus has provided ongoing management of our quarterly tax commitments, regular 'health checks' to keep us on track and our annual taxation. Angus has made our first year so easy to navigate and we appreciate all of the advice and work in the

Ben Sefton

Nov 11, 2021 Report

Critical:Quality,Value
charged us for providing tax returns despite not being able to complete the work in 2 hours that another agent completed in 30 min.

Peter Bujaroski

Feb 07, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Angus has been working closely with our business for several years and I highly recommend him and and his staff and commend them for their high level of professionalism and extra attention to detail.