DFK Gray Perry Adelaide

Adelaide advisers shaped by South Australia's economic cycles

Local knowledge, national connections and global reach is how this Adelaide firm sums itself up. It has operated for more than sixty years, and it says the ups and downs of the South Australian economy over that period gave it its experience and defined its culture. The firm describes its approach as hands-on and personal, backed by clear communication, technical ability and a candid manner with business owners, whom it aims to help make better decisions.

Tax and accounting

The accounting side prepares tax returns and handles compliance for both businesses and individuals. The firm also offers cloud accounting and bookkeeping services and holds certified partner status with the Xero cloud accounting platform, which it links to real-time reporting, better visibility, easier collaboration and faster support for clients.

Audit and assurance

Audit and assurance is a separate service line alongside the accounting work, for organisations that need independent review of their financial reporting.

Advice for growing businesses

Business advisory services are pitched at owners who want help building and expanding a business, from commercialising an idea with strategic advice and international connections to planning succession. The firm publishes articles and bulletins on business development, growth, taxation changes and topics such as improving the chances of securing capital and understanding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

Super, wealth and estates

Superannuation is covered as its own area, including self managed super funds, and a wealth and estate planning arm works toward better financial outcomes for individuals and families. The firm says its planners aim to understand how a client thinks and what they want to achieve.

Network

DFK Gray Perry belongs to DFK, an association of independent accounting and business advisory firms. That membership is the basis for its claim of national and global reach.