Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Allan Hall Business Advisors Pty Limited: Allan Hall Business Advisors ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://allanhall.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Australian Tax Reform Update](https://allanhall.com.au/australian-tax-reform-update/): CGT reform legislation has passed both Houses of Parliament. Learn more about the proposed Working Australians Tax Offset, capital gains tax, negative gearing and discretionary trust changes. - [2026 A SpaceX Odyssey](https://allanhall.com.au/2026-a-spacex-odyssey/): We outline the implications of the record-breaking SpaceX IPO, including index inclusion, valuation, investor risks and what Australian investors should be watching next. - [Northern Beaches Business to Business Grants now open](https://allanhall.com.au/northern-beaches-business-to-business-grants-now-open/): Northern Beaches small businesses can apply for grants to support growth and local collaboration. Applications close 27 July 2026 — find out if you're eligible and apply today. - [Temporary Fuel Excise Relief extended throughout July](https://allanhall.com.au/temporary-fuel-excise-relief-extended-throughout-july/): Fuel costs remain in focus with the temporary extension of Australia's fuel excise relief. Learn what the July 2026 changes could mean for motorists and businesses. - [SMSF Residential Property Borrowing Ban](https://allanhall.com.au/smsf-residential-property-borrowing-ban/): The Government has announced plans to ban new SMSF limited recourse borrowing arrangements for residential property acquisitions. Existing arrangements are expected to be grandfathered, while commercial property LRBAs are not currently included. - [Fuel tax credit rates change](https://allanhall.com.au/fuel-tax-credit-rates-change/): Could your business be missing out on valuable Fuel Tax Credits? If you operate transport vehicles, heavy machinery or equipment used off-road, you may be eligible to claim back fuel excise and reduce operating costs. - [Capital Gains carve-outs announced for small businesses, startups](https://allanhall.com.au/capital-gains-carve-outs-announced-for-small-businesses-startups/): The Federal Government has announced further tax reform details, including a proposal to expand the 50% active asset CGT reduction by lifting the small business turnover threshold from $2 million to $10 million. The package also includes new start-up incentives and additional support for small businesses. - [Australian Accounting Awards Photo Highlights](https://allanhall.com.au/australian-accounting-awards-photo-highlights/): Go behind the scenes at the Australian Accounting Awards 2026 as we share photos, celebrations and memorable moments from an unforgettable evening of national recognition. - [Allan Hall Business Advisors celebrates dual honours at accounting awards](https://allanhall.com.au/allan-hall-business-advisors-celebrates-dual-honours-at-accounting-awards/): Allan Hall Business Advisors is proud to announce recognition with two prestigious national honours at the 2026 Australian Accounting Awards! - [ACT NOW Ensure your super is in order before 30 June 2026](https://allanhall.com.au/ensure-your-super-is-in-order-before-30-june-2026/): Take action before 30 June 2026 to make the most of your super. Check contribution caps, catch-up opportunities, pension requirements and key year-end strategies that could improve your retirement savings and reduce tax. - [Important year-end superannuation considerations for 2025-26](https://allanhall.com.au/important-year-end-superannuation-considerations-for-2025-26/): Don't leave your super until the last minute. Review the key deadlines, contribution limits and compliance requirements before 30 June 2026 to make the most of EOFY opportunities. - [Instant asset write-off now permanent for small business](https://allanhall.com.au/instant-asset-write-off-now-permanent-for-small-business/): The Government has announced plans to permanently increase the instant asset write-off to $20,000 from 1 July 2026. While not yet law, the proposal could provide greater certainty for small business asset purchases. - [June Super Contributions and Payday Super](https://allanhall.com.au/june-super-contributions-and-payday-super/): 30 June is approaching. Review the key employer deadlines and required actions now to stay compliant and avoid costly year-end mistakes. - [The Giga-IPO Shockwave: How Fast-Track Index Rules Could Spark a Trading Frenzy](https://allanhall.com.au/the-giga-ipo-shockwave-how-fast-track-index-rules-could-spark-a-trading-frenzy/): As the Giga-IPO wave unfolds, investors should prepare for a new reality: index changes are no longer slow-moving adjustments — they are flashpoints for market-wide volatility. - [Electric Car Discount changes ahead](https://allanhall.com.au/electric-car-discount-changes-ahead/): The Government's review of the Electric Car Discount confirms future changes are likely. If you're considering an EV through salary packaging, now is the time to understand what may change and how the reforms could affect you. - [What the Proposed Negative Gearing & CGT Changes Could Mean for Property Investors](https://allanhall.com.au/what-the-proposed-negative-gearing-cgt-changes-could-mean-for-property-investors/): With major changes to negative gearing and CGT proposed in the Federal Budget, property investors may need to rethink borrowing capacity, cash flow and long-term investment strategy ahead of EOFY. - [Trust Distribution Reminder 30 June 2026](https://allanhall.com.au/trust-distribution-reminder-30-june-2026/): As we approach the end of the financial year all trustees need to be considering their trust distributions for the 30th June 2026. - [2026–27 Federal Budget Highlights](https://allanhall.com.au/2026-27-federal-budget-highlights/): Federal Budget tax and superannuation summary covering CGT reform, negative gearing changes, discretionary trusts, business tax incentives, EV FBT concessions and key measures affecting taxpayers. - [Allan Hall renews LocalKind partnership](https://allanhall.com.au/allan-hall-renews-localkind-partnership/): Please help support LocalKind before 30 June 2026 and help make a meaningful difference in our Northern Beaches community - [Payday Super compliance drives HR, Payroll rethink](https://allanhall.com.au/payday-super-compliance-drives-hr-payroll-rethink/): Tighter payroll laws, wage theft penalties and Payday Super are raising the stakes for employers, making HR and payroll systems essential to stay compliant, reduce risk and keep up with increasing obligations. - [Why Payday Super Raises the Stakes for Company Directors](https://allanhall.com.au/why-payday-super-raises-the-stakes-for-company-directors/): New Payday Super rules don’t just change how super is paid — they change the legal landscape around director responsibilities, insolvency protections and personal liability. - [SG Calculations are Changing with Payday Super](https://allanhall.com.au/sg-calculations-are-changing-with-payday-super/): If you’re a small business owner, it’s important to understand SG Calculation Changes because they could affect how much you owe and for which employees. - [Payroll is about to get busier with Payday Super](https://allanhall.com.au/payroll-is-about-to-get-busier-with-payday-super/): When Payday Super kicks in 1 July 2026, it will change how much your payroll system has to do, how often it has to do it, and how little room there is for error. - [Payday Super Penalty Framework and What’s at Stake for Employers](https://allanhall.com.au/payday-super-compliance-and-penalties/): The penalty framework under Payday Super is designed to be taken seriously. A 60% admin uplift on top of shortfall amounts can turn a small oversight into an expensive problem. - [Super Contribution Caps increase 1 July 2026](https://allanhall.com.au/super-contribution-caps-increase-1-july-2026/): From 1 July 2026, key superannuation contribution limits will increase as a result of indexation to AWOTE. We breakdown what is changing and what it could mean for you. - [ATO Role in the National Fuel Security Plan](https://allanhall.com.au/ato-role-in-the-national-fuel-security-plan/): Find out about the ATO response to higher fuel costs and how Allan Hall can help you manage your tax obligations. - [FBT pressure points: where employers are getting caught](https://allanhall.com.au/fbt-pressure-points-where-employers-are-getting-caught/): FBT doesn’t just sit in payroll or finance — it cuts across recruitment, operations and day-to-day decision making. The detail matters and small assumptions can lead to larger exposures. - [Good Debt vs Bad Debt: When Not to Pay Off Your Debt](https://allanhall.com.au/good-debt-vs-bad-debt-when-not-to-pay-off-your-debt/): Not all debt is created equal. How you structure debt can shape your wealth. Learn the difference between good and bad debt, and why paying it off isn’t always the smartest move. - [Payday Super: The Cash Flow Shift Every Business Needs to Prepare For](https://allanhall.com.au/payday-super-the-cash-flow-shift-every-business-needs-to-prepare-for/): The businesses that navigate their Payday Super transition smoothly are the ones that start planning now. Cash flow surprises are the kind of problem that’s far easier to prevent than to fix. - [Allan Hall Recognised in 2026 Client Choice Awards](https://allanhall.com.au/allan-hall-recognised-in-2026-client-choice-awards/): Allan Hall congratulates our team on this outstanding achievement and sincerely thanks our clients for their trust and valuable feedback, which continues to shape and strengthen our service. - [SMSFs urged to get ready for Payday Super](https://allanhall.com.au/smsfs-urged-to-get-ready-for-payday-super/): With Payday Super approaching, now is the time for SMSF trustees and employers to confirm that their systems, bank accounts and SuperStream details are up to date. - [Client Alert: Division 296 Super Tax Legislation Passed](https://allanhall.com.au/client-alert-division-296-super-tax-legislation-passed/): Division 296 has officially passed, introducing a new layer of tax on super balances above $3M from 1 July 2026. For affected clients, this represents a significant shift in how large super balances are taxed, and why early planning matters. - [Moving Super Payments Before SBSCH Switches Off](https://allanhall.com.au/moving-super-payments-before-sbsch-switches-off/): If your business uses the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House to process super payments, this is important: the service is shutting down on 1 July 2026. Read what you need to do now. - [The Iran War & Markets: March Update](https://allanhall.com.au/the-iran-war-markets-march-update/): Global tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher and stirred market volatility. Here’s another update on what’s happened and what it may mean for investors. - [Q&A Impact of the US-Iran war on economies and markets](https://allanhall.com.au/qa-impact-of-the-us-iran-war-on-economies-and-markets/): Oliver’s Insights: AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver examines how the US/Israel war with Iran is driving oil volatility, shaking markets and shaping the outlook for inflation, interest rates and growth. - [The 6 Payday Super Changes that could Hit Your Cash Flow Hardest](https://allanhall.com.au/the-6-payday-super-changes-that-could-hit-your-cash-flow-hardest/): From 1 July 2026, super must be paid every payday — not quarterly. That means tighter cash flow, tougher penalties and payroll systems that must keep up. Here are the key changes every small business needs to prepare for now. - [Payday Super July 2026: How Your Business Needs to Prepare Now](https://allanhall.com.au/payday-super-july-2026-how-your-business-needs-to-prepare-now/): The good news is there’s time to prepare for Payday Super, but it’s something that should be reviewed well before July 2026, rather than rushed at the last minute. - [Reminder that Wage Theft Offences Now in Force](https://allanhall.com.au/reminder-that-wage-theft-offences-now-in-force/): Wage theft laws are now in force. Are your award classifications, pay rates and payroll systems compliant and defensible? Now’s the time for a review. - [ANZAC Day 2026: What NSW Employers Need to Know About the New Monday Public Holiday](https://allanhall.com.au/anzac-day-2026-what-nsw-employers-need-to-know-about-the-new-monday-public-holiday/): NSW employers: a new ANZAC Day public holiday lands in 2026 — with flow-on impacts for pay, rostering and trading. Are you ready? - [RBA lifts cash rate as inflation stays stubborn](https://allanhall.com.au/rba-lifts-cash-rate-as-inflation-stays-stubborn/): Inflation is proving stickier than expected, prompting the RBA to lift cash rates. AMP’s Oliver’s Insights unpacks what this means for households, business confidence and the outlook for growth. - [Get Finance-Ready before you buy](https://allanhall.com.au/get-finance-ready-before-you-buy/): A good broker looks beyond the approval and helps structure your loan around future plans. Contact Allan Hall Finance for your free strategy call to discuss and explore your options. - [Alliott Global ANZAC Conference Melbourne 2026](https://allanhall.com.au/alliott-global-anzac-conference-melbourne-2026/): The 2026 Alliott Global conference focused on practical knowledge sharing, highlighting the common challenges facing members and the real-world solutions being implemented across the AGA network. - [Investment cycles and why you need to be aware of them](https://allanhall.com.au/investment-cycles-and-why-you-need-to-be-aware-of-them/): Being aware of investment cycles, and how they influence your investment psychology, is of critical importance for investors. But remember that trying to time them is hard. - [Celebrating this Festive Season – Without the Drama](https://allanhall.com.au/celebrating-this-festive-season-without-the-drama/): Lock in safer, smoother Christmas celebrations with Positive Workplace Behaviours e-learning modules — and take advantage of the special 10% early-bird offer when you sign up before 19 December. - [Instant asset write-off extension passes the Senate](https://allanhall.com.au/instant-asset-write-off-extension-passes-the-senate/): Small businesses are set to benefit from a major extension to the $20,000 instant asset write-off, along with new measures tightening financial and consumer protections. Read what the changes mean and why they matter. - [How self-awareness shapes smarter decisions](https://allanhall.com.au/how-self-awareness-shapes-smarter-decisions/): Greater self-awareness helps you pause between stimulus and response, turning reactive choices into considered decisions. - [2025 Changes to Study and Training Loans](https://allanhall.com.au/2025-changes-to-study-and-training-loans/): The aim is to reduce the majority of eligible student and training support debts by the end of December 2025. Taxpayers are encouraged to check their details are up to date. Most refunds will be processed by the end of January 2026. - [Payday Super receives Royal Assent](https://allanhall.com.au/payday-super-receives-royal-assent/): Payday Super is the most significant shake-up to super in more than 30 years! The legislation has just passed so now is the time to get up to speed on Payday Super before the 1 July 2026 start date. - [The silent threat to nest eggs](https://allanhall.com.au/the-silent-threat-to-nest-eggs/): While mortgage holders breathe a sigh of relief, retirees may face a different reality: lower rates – and the resulting dip in income – threaten their retirement nest eggs and, ultimately, their financial freedom. - [Is AI enthusiasm driving a bubble in shares?](https://allanhall.com.au/is-ai-enthusiasm-driving-a-bubble-in-shares/): Is AI enthusiasm inflating a market bubble? Dr Shane Oliver weighs in on share valuations, tech giants, and why a steady long-term strategy still matters. ## Pages - [Current Internal Vacancies](https://allanhall.com.au/careers/current-vacancies/): We are not currently advertising any internal roles at Allan Hall Business Advisors. However, we are always on the hunt for highly-skilled and motivated accounting professionals, from Graduates to Senior Client Managers, looking to grow a career in a highly professional environment. - [Resource Centre](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/) - [People Management Training](https://allanhall.com.au/human-resources-consulting/people-management-training/): Managers, team leaders, and supervisors who excel at people management enhance employee performance, drive innovation and foster a culture of excellence. - [Sitemap](https://allanhall.com.au/sitemap/) - [Audit Insurance](https://allanhall.com.au/audit-insurance/): Allan Hall Business Advisors has partnered with AuditCover tax audit insurance providers to offer protection to you in case of a tax audit or review. - [Receiving your Documents](https://allanhall.com.au/client-area-login/receiving-your-documents/): If you have any questions regarding receiving your documents, please contact your Allan Hall Accountant. - [Uploading your Documents](https://allanhall.com.au/client-area-login/uploading-your-documents/): At Allan Hall we have a secure and safe way for our clients to upload their documents with us. This is connected with our firm document management software, so will save your documents within your unique client file. - [FBT Questionnaire](https://allanhall.com.au/fbt-questionnaire/): Contact us - [Client Managers](https://allanhall.com.au/client-managers/): Senior Client Manager, Business Services - [CLIENT AREA](https://allanhall.com.au/client-area-login/): Allan Hall Business Advisors continues to be recognised by our industry and peers with individual, network and firm-wide awards and accolades. - [Retiree Income Seminar: The Impact of a Low Interest Environment](https://allanhall.com.au/retiree-income-seminar-the-impact-of-a-low-interest-environment/): We believe ongoing structural challenges, uncertainty, and a lack of sustainable demand are likely to keep yields lower for longer. This means it’s becoming increasingly difficult for retirees to generate income. This, together with imposed withdrawal rates for pension phase super accounts, means that many retirees are dipping in to their capital a lot earlier than they originally planned for their retirement. - [Psychometric Testing Pricing](https://allanhall.com.au/testing-pricing/): For pricing on individual tests or combinations other than those listed in the table above, please contact us on 1300 675 393 or at testing@allanhallhr.com.au  and we can give you pricing for a testing solution to suit your situation. - [Events](https://allanhall.com.au/events/): Unfortunately we do not currently have any upcoming seminars or events. Recap all our past events below! - [The Impact of the #MeToo Movement and How to Deal with Workplace Complaints Seminar](https://allanhall.com.au/how-to-deal-with-workplace-complaints-seminar-free-event/): Complaints of harassment and bullying in the workplace have recently increased, which many are attributing to the #MeToo Movement. In this current environment, it is critical that employers are taking steps to proactively prevent claims of workplace bullying and harassment occurring, and deal with complaints effectively. - [Underpayment of Wages and Entitlements – Are you at Risk?](https://allanhall.com.au/underpayment-of-wages-seminar/): Allan Hall HR, our specialist HR consultants at Allan Hall Business Advisors ran a FREE breakfast seminar, to provide you with information and tools to identify any issues of underpayment of your employees and manage potential risks. - [Careers](https://allanhall.com.au/careers/): We’re always on the hunt for highly skilled and motivated staff, from graduates to senior managers. Work from day one on real client projects in a supportive team, where you will have dedicated training and mentoring along the way. If you believe you are the right fit, we want to hear from you. - [Lifestyle](https://allanhall.com.au/careers/lifestyle/): Located in a sustainable, energy efficient building just minutes from the sand on Sydney’s Northern beaches, our head office boasts flexible work spaces filled with fresh air and sunlight. Fancy a dip at lunchtime? Access the outdoor pool, gym or purchase some healthy snacks from the cafe all located within the building, or get out and about with direct access to Warringah Mall which is located next to the building. - [Sign my documents](https://allanhall.com.au/client-portal-login/fusesign/): One of our highest priorities is getting documentation out to our clients as quickly and securely as possible and with FuseSign we can achieve both of these effortlessly while providing you with the best experience possible. - [Pay my invoice](https://allanhall.com.au/client-portal-login/online-payment/): This system has been set up to ensure that managing your invoices with us, is effortless, seamless and most importantly secure. We use the CBA internet payment system to secure your payments, so please be reassured that you're protected by leading security measures. You should never be asked to provide your credit card PIN, so if you are, it is important that you report any malpractice or suspicious behaviour to us immediately, by emailing accounts@allanhall.com.au - [Current Vacancies With Our Clients](https://allanhall.com.au/careers/current-client-vacancies/): Submit - [Newsletter Signup](https://allanhall.com.au/newsletter-signup/): Sign up with your details to receive latest news and updates. - [Other Assurance Services](https://allanhall.com.au/audit-and-assurance/corporate-assurance-services/): In addition to audit, financial reporting and risk management, our team at Allan Hall also provide the following assurance services to support the effective operations of your business: - [Financial Reporting](https://allanhall.com.au/audit-and-assurance/financial-reporting/): Our financial reporting services include: - [Risk Management](https://allanhall.com.au/audit-and-assurance/risk-management-services/): Assistance with the development and implementation of risk management strategies, frameworks and processes to ensure effective risk management and risk mitigation of business operations. - [Audit](https://allanhall.com.au/audit-and-assurance/annual-audit-advisor/): At Walter Allan Hall, we are committed to providing high quality independent Audit services to assist with the reliability of information prepared by clients for use by investors, creditors and other stakeholders in accordance with statutory requirements. Whether you are a small business start-up, or well established company, we are able to deliver tailored and professional audit and assurance advice to enable the improvement of internal controls so that you can add value to your business. - [Our Superannuation team](https://allanhall.com.au/self-managed-super-funds/our-smsf-team/): Our superannuation division is headed by Sally Rorke, who has a depth of SMSF knowledge built over 25+ years' experience in advising clients, accountants and financial planners on self-managed funds. - [Our Superannuation Services](https://allanhall.com.au/self-managed-super-funds/self-managed-super-fund-accountants/): Graeme  Burns , Trustee - [Considering an SMSF?](https://allanhall.com.au/self-managed-super-funds/smsf-setup/): Elizabeth Plati, Trustee - [Current Vacancies with Allan Hall](https://allanhall.com.au/careers/current-vacancies-jobber-archive/): Submit - [Bookkeeping](https://allanhall.com.au/business-accounting/bookkeeper-northern-beaches/): Keeping up to date with accounts payables, receivables, account reconciliations and ATO requirements can be very demanding for any business owner or financial manager. - [Cloud Accounting](https://allanhall.com.au/business-accounting/cloud-accountants-cloud-bookkeeping/): Cloud Accounting is one of the best things to happen to business owners. At Allan Hall, many of our small – medium size business clients are changing their accounting systems to cloud-based due to its ease of use, remote accessibility and real-time updates, ultimately giving business owners greater financial transparency in an efficient manner. - [Tax Compliance](https://allanhall.com.au/business-accounting/company-tax-compliance/): In an evolving tax market, as an individual or business owner, you can expect tax legislation to change frequently, impacting on your compliance requirements. At Allan Hall, we make it a priority to keep abreast of the latest changes through internal and external training to ensure that our clients receive quality compliance advice from real people in a timely manner. - [Direct and Indirect Taxes](https://allanhall.com.au/business-accounting/tax-minimisation/): As a business owner, it can be overwhelming to think of all of the taxes that can be applied to your business.Our team has expertise across the full range of indirect taxes and can provide sustainable planning opportunities to help your business minimise the cost and administrative impact of these taxes, in order to meet its compliance requirements and strategic goals. - [Tax Planning and Structuring](https://allanhall.com.au/business-accounting/tax-advisor/): At Allan Hall, our highly qualified tax advisors can provide your business with tax and planning advice for the most effective way to structure your business, taking into account your business’s short and long term goals. As tax advisors, we are able to review proposed transactions aimed at achieving your goals and advise you on the best course of action. - [Our HR Team](https://allanhall.com.au/human-resources-consulting/hr-consulting-team/): Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Allan Hall HR has a highly skilled, diverse team of HR specialists to support employers with tailored, outsourced HR consulting services. We share a passion for helping clients to achieve their business goals through having the right employees in place who are happy, motivated and high performing. ## Team Members - [Nora Matvosian](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/nora-matvosian/): Nora assists the team with the preparation, completion, and implementation of advice documents. She also provides technical support to the advisers, cash flow modelling, life insurance premium research and strategy development. - [Martin Cimino](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/martin-cimino/): Financial Adviser, Allan Hall Financial Planning - [Liu He](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/liu-he/): Senior Client Manager, Business Services - [Anita Hudson](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/anita-hudson/): Senior Client Manager, Business Services - [Nicole Woolley](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/nicole-woolley/): Associate Director, Superannuation - [Kristen Warton](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/kristen-warton/): Associate Director - [Katherine O’Connor](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/katherine-connor/): Director - [Paris Barns](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/paris-barns/): Associate Director, International Tax - [Mitchell Cleary](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/mitchell-cleary/): Mortgage Broker, Allan Hall Finance - [Angelo Adam](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/angelo-adam/): Financial Adviser, Allan Hall Financial Planning - [Michael Bowman](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/michael-bowman/): Director - [Sunil Chawla](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/sunil-chawla/): Senior Client Manager, Superannuation - [Ashley Cowan](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/ashley-cowan/): Manager, Walter Allan Hall - [Karen Eaton](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/karen-eaton/): Client Service Director, Walter Allan Hall - [Laura Staddon](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/laura-staddon/): Paraplanner, Allan Hall Financial Planning - [Rita Costa](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/rita-costa/): Finance Director, Allan Hall Business Advisors - [Sally Rorke](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/sally-rorke/): Associate Director, Head of Superannuation Division - [Graeme Powell](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/graeme-powell/): Manager, Allan Hall Safety and Environment - [Rob Bell](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/rob-bell/): Rob Bell brings a level of energy, fun, commitment, and professionalism to all his business dealings, engendering a confidence in his clients that he will always give 110% to deliver on their goals. Rob Bell started his Financial Services career at a major Private Bank in Sydney. Joining Allan Hall in February 2016, Rob holds a Bachelor of Economics with a Major in Finance from the University of Sydney plus an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning. Rob is passionate about the financial markets and being relevant to Allan Hall’s clients through their financial journey. He prides himself on his focus on building healthy relationships by understanding his clients’ needs throughout their many life stages. Rob provides the highest quality investment and portfolio management services to his clients. - [Gordon Parish](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/gordon-parish/): Managing Director, Allan Hall Human Resource Services - [Don Walter](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/don-walter/): Partner, Walter Allan Hall - [Simon Paterson](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/simon-paterson/): Director - [Stephen Rose](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/stephen-rose/): Director - [Belinda Burne](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/belinda-burne/): Director - [Mark Shepherd](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/mark-shepherd/): Director - [Scott Jago](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/scott-jago/): Scott is a skilled communicator, a forward-thinking leader and relationship builder who takes the time to hear and respond to clients and staff. - [Stephen Parsons](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/stephen-parsons/): Stephen Parsons has strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail but more importantly has a pragmatic approach to dealing with clients and their financial affairs. - [Scott Somerville](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/scott-somerville/): Consultant - [Bob Buckingham](https://allanhall.com.au/team-members/bob-buckingham/): A born leader, Bob Buckingham joined Allan Hall as a graduate and over the past 35+ years, has contributed to the growth of the practice from a firm of three to currently around 90 chartered accountants and business advisors. Bob’s approach focuses on building client trust and strong relationships and working with open channels of communication. He possesses extensive experience and expertise in a broad range of domestic and international taxation areas, and has an innate ability to understand and communicate the most complex tax and business matters in a manner that is clear for both clients and staff. ## Testimonials - [Peter Chittenden – Woodhill Property](https://allanhall.com.au/testimonial/peter-chittenden-woodhill-property/): Congratulations Team Allan Hall on winning Boutique Firm of the Year! ## Resources - [AML client verification requirements from July 2026](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/aml-client-verification-requirements-from-july-2026/): New AML/CTF identity verification rules start from 1 July 2026. Learn what they mean for Allan Hall clients, why ID checks are required and how to complete the secure verification process to comply. - [How to Spot a Phishing Email](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/how-to-spot-a-phishing-email/): Received a suspicious email? Stay cyber safe. Learn how to spot phishing scams, protect your personal and financial information, and verify communications from Allan Hall before you click. - [Car thresholds for FY27](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/car-thresholds-for-fy27/): Car threshold changes can impact tax planning, particularly when acquiring or leasing vehicles for your business so adjust calculations accordingly from 1 July 2026. - [Payday Super FAQs for Small Business Employers](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/payday-super-faqs-for-small-business-employers/): From July 2026, the way employers pay super is changing. These FAQs explain what Payday Super means for your business, what’s different and what you need to do to get ready. - [Payday Super Readiness Checklist](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/payday-super-readiness-checklist/): How to use our checklist: Work through each item. If you can tick “Yes,” you’re on track. If you’re “Not sure,” that’s a conversation to have with your Allan Hall accountant before 1 July. - [Payday Super Employer Checklist](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/payday-super-employer-checklist/): The new Payday Super regime is significant because it applies to all employers, irrespective of size, region or industry. And the start date of 1 July 2026 is the same for all employers. - [FBT and Private Use of Work Vehicles](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/fbt-and-private-use-of-work-vehicles/): Letting staff use work vehicles for personal purposes is a common fringe benefit many employers provide, but did you know it could result in FBT for your business? - [Apportioning Rental Interest Expenses](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/apportioning-rental-interest-expenses/): If you have a mortgage on a rental property, you may need to apportion (divide) your interest expenses. - [Business Payroll: Minimum Wage increase 1 July 2025](https://allanhall.com.au/resources/minimum-wage-increase-1-july-2025/): Australia’s Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 3.5% increase to the national minimum wage, taking the hourly rate to $24.94 from 1 July 2025. ## Categories - [Audit](https://allanhall.com.au/auditor/) - [Chartered Accounting](https://allanhall.com.au/chartered-accounting/) - [Financial Planning](https://allanhall.com.au/financial-planning-and-advice/) - [Financial Services](https://allanhall.com.au/financial-services/) - [HR Services](https://allanhall.com.au/hr-services/) - [Our Community](https://allanhall.com.au/our-community/) - [SMSF](https://allanhall.com.au/smsf/) - [Tax](https://allanhall.com.au/tax-accounting/) ## Resource Categories - [Anti-Money Laundering AML](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/anti-money-laundering-aml/) - [Bookkeeping](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/bookkepping/) - [compliance](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/compliance/) - [Counter-Terrorism Financing CTF](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/counter-terrorism-financing-ctf/) - [fraud](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/fraud/) - [identification](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/identification/) - [legislation](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/legislation/) - [Our Community](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/our-community/) - [Payday Super](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/payday-super/) - [Tax](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/tax/) - [verification](https://allanhall.com.au/resource-categories/verification/) ## about Proud traditions and knowledge over 60 years, together with fresh ideas and forward-thinking Allan Hall Business Advisors is an award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and specialist business advisors established on Sydney’s Northern Beaches in 1957. We are ranked in the highly-regarded Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting firms. With seven Directors and around 90 staff, we have grown to become one of the largest, non-CBD, integrated chartered accounting and business advisory firms in Australia. It is our in-depth shared knowledge and experience across all our accounting and business services that we offer, not just basic compliance tools. The Allan Hall way The Allan Hall way is one of mutual respect, an absolute client focus and a sense of community… and all while having a little fun along the way. Continually delivering business success While we have been proudly operating for over 60 years, we are not a firm that is stuck in the past. Our Chartered Accountants continually focus on working smarter, building lasting, value-added relationships and using the latest technology and work practices to help you maximise your business and financial success and realise your goals. No job is too big or too small We take the time to listen to your needs and, with the backing of in-depth taxation, accounting and business knowledge and experience, we offer trusted advice and innovative, practical solutions that are specific to your business and personal circumstances. Working together We love working with like-minded, progressive clients in their pursuit of business excellence, financial freedom, harmonious workplace cultures and long-term lifestyle rewards. We have an outstanding team of knowledgeable, accessible, motivated and forward-thinking professionals across all our service offerings. As well as expert accounting professionals, we have in-house specialists in superannuation, audit, international services, bookkeeping, financial planning, finance, human resources and workplace health and safety. We are therefore able to collaborate to assist you with your complete accounting, business and financial needs. Diverse client base Our clients come from a diverse and interesting breadth of industries and range from individuals, to small businesses, to Australian subsidiaries of International Corporations. The majority of our work lies in proactively and pragmatically helping small to medium businesses achieve optimal business and financial outcomes. A firm of the future In a time when the world of business, particularly accounting, is rapidly changing with globalisation and technology advancements, we have the strategies and solutions to face these challenges head on. We are well-placed for the future of a changing landscape, focussing on valued relationships, problem-solving and communication. Proven results Referrals and word of mouth are the lifeblood of our business and we are thrilled to be recipients of major awards — outstanding testament to the respect our clients have for the work we do for them and within our profession. Happy clients Isn’t this what every business wants? Gratified clients who spread the word about your business and importantly, stay and grow as clients, remaining happy with your services/products? Helping you We are very proud of the success we have been able to achieve for our own business, so contact us now to see how we can help you and your business. ## Key services https://allanhall.com.au/workplace-health-safety/ https://allanhall.com.au/human-resources-consulting/ https://allanhall.com.au/finance/ https://allanhall.com.au/audit-and-assurance/ https://allanhall.com.au/financial-planning/ https://allanhall.com.au/self-managed-super-funds/ https://allanhall.com.au/international-business-strategy/ https://allanhall.com.au/accountant/bookkeeper-northern-beaches/ https://allanhall.com.au/accountant/