A. Costa & Associates

A. Costa & Associates is an Australian firm of accountants and business advisers. A group of accountants set it up in January 2000, just after the GST arrived, expecting small businesses to need steady information and support beyond basic tax work. The practice now covers accounting, finance, tax and advisory services and keeps clients informed through regular updates and articles.

What A. Costa & Associates offers

• Accounting and tax returns — preparing records and returns in line with ATO rules.
• Business advisory — advice on keeping a business competitive, focused and profitable.
• Consultancy — input shaped around what a business is trying to achieve and how it plans to grow.
• Self-managed super funds — help meeting SMSF obligations and planning for retirement.
• Compliance services — structured recording and reporting so owners can concentrate on running the business.

Who it works with

The firm mainly serves small businesses, along with individuals looking for tax and financial guidance.

Key facts

• Based in: Australia
• Founded: January 2000
• Client resources: articles on topics such as car leasing versus hire purchase and interest rate changes