The Cornerstone Story
My passion is to help others achieve their business’ full potential and minimise their business and financial stress.
Without realising it at the time, I was introduced to the importance of planning the future at a young age. I watched my parents plan and budget for every family holiday, each child’s education and every major household acquisition. All the while planning for their eventual retirement.
I completed my Bachelor of Business whilst working for 2 well respected, muilti-partnered, accounting firms in Dubbo. During this time, I also owned and operated a small business with my husband and had my wonderful children. I gained my CPA membership whilst working for a large Newcastle firm.
It was the combination of my home and work life that made me realise that the future would be much less stressful and much more enjoyable, both emotionally and financially, if you plan for it. I also learnt, that if you cannot do without it, then you need to insure it, as life does not always go to plan.
My academic knowledge, combined with over 20 years working in the accounting and taxation industry, has enabled me to develop sound business strategies and structures that focus on the client’s goals. From this experience I can take complicated technical issues and translate them to useful, easy to understand terms resulting in a no-nonsense interpretation of business and tax issues facing the clients.
We all understand that compliance work is important and must be done. My aim is that the year – end results (and subsequent tax ) are a reflection of the strategies that have been discussed, planned and implemented during the course of the year.
Cathy Brogan
Director / Senior Accountant
What we offer
- Client focused business accounting that integrates into ATO compliance obligations. Not once a year tax accounting.
- A fresh and personal approach to your specific business and accounting needs.
- A reliable, locally owned and operated business.
- Both practical and theoretical business knowledge and skills gained from owning and operating a small – medium enterprise business.
- Extensive accounting knowledge gained from over 20 years working in various sized accounting firms in the Hunter Valley and Central West NSW, encompassing both primary production and non- primary production businesses.
- Network of professional/ integrity contacts and relationships to help guide and assist clients on their business journey.
- Long-term relationship with Qualified Certified practising accountant, Registered tax agent that maintains professional development requirements.
What we can assist you with
- Tax and Business planning and strategy development
- Financial Accounts preparation
- Financial year-to-date performance reviews
- Business Setup advice and registration compliance
- Forward Business planning
- Preparation of a broad spectrum of taxation returns
- GST advice and BAS preparation
- Capital Gains Tax consequences