Hogg Lawson

Our advisory teams are problem solvers, we manage tax risk, minimise tax exposure, discover new business insights and seize new opportunities for our clients businesses to realise growth and business success

For our business clients, we work alongside start-up businesses through to national and globally competitive businesses, all of whom benefit from the breadth of our expertise and services Find out how we can help grow your business success

Our ‘life-centred approach’ allows us to provide the advice and tools necessary for you to build and protect your wealth so you can enjoy the retirement you’ve planned Find out how we can help you devise strategic wealth solutions that can provide you with a considered pathway to financial freedom

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & AUDIT

Our specialist Audit and Forensic Accounting team are meticulous We combine investigative procedures and accounting practices to deliver an independent, objective and thorough analysis of your financial situation

SELF MANAGED SUPER FUNDS (SMSF)

The area of SMSFs is growing rapidly, with more people, and in particular, business professionals and high net worth individuals, choosing SMSF’s as their retirement vehicle of choice

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES & BOOKKEEPING

Legal constraints, compliance requirements and the watchful eye of regulatory authorities, has created a business environment where every business transaction is being closely scrutinised, on an ongoing basis

We have a history of helping businesses, and the business owners behind them, grow and become a success

Based in Queensland, we’re one of the states largest and most dynamic business advisory, chartered accounting and wealth management practices Our purpose has always been to help small to medium-sized businesses and success-driven individuals achieve financial success From offices in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Fraser Coast and Gladstone, we provide our clients with practical, sound, profit-driven advice aimed at improving their financial outcomes

When people say that they’d follow their accountant anywhere, they’re talking about Natalie Genuine, honest, and charmingly open, she’d walk a mile in their shoes and enjoys a chat over a cuppa or a catch-up via online or phone, depending on their preference Her easy-going, down-to-earth candour also means that you have a friend as much as you do an accountant in her, and that she deeply cares about where the numbers are leading and the right direction to take

Honesty and integrity matter, and that’s exactly why Daryl’s clients turn to him when they want advice that gets to the heart of their real issues His depth of knowledge inspires confidence and trust, and he has a flair for structuring strategies that help people succeed It’s an approach that’s earned him a reputation as the best in the business, and it's no surprise that a significant number of his clients come from referrals through associates, colleagues, acquaintances and his own client base

When you meet Mark, the word stalwart comes to mind Honest, hard-working and committed to his clients, he’s always there for you with reliable advice and he’s your strongest supporter when the chips are down Characterising himself as a ‘director of traffic’, he’s adept at providing external CFO facilities for businesses large and small – including planning for their future and being a sounding board for ideas In short, he’s the guy you turn to when you need results

Honest and genuine, Jamie cares for his clients Because for him, caring is more than his job, it’s how he believes everything should be done – with a supportive hand Through Jamie’s eyes, every clients’ hard work deserves financial results and he does his utmost to deliver exactly that – which is why his clients’ return to him, again and again His quiet-spoken, easy manner inspires their confidence, puts them at ease and they know he’s always on their side

There’s never a dull moment with Bernard Instead, each one is complex, colourful and illuminating As a serial auditor and risk mitigator, his head’s in the future and always moving (as are his conversations) towards ways to forestall, foreshadow and fence in any possible financial issues for his clients And that’s all happened in the first fifteen minutes of meeting and speaking

Kylie isn’t your ‘average financial advisor ’ She’s one of our most sought-after and trusted advisors, with her skills repeatedly recognised by both clients and her industry peers The key to her success is the fearless advice she delivers – advice that’s rooted in a belief that having no money, means you have no power and no options Unsurprisingly, Kylie’s on a mission to make sure no one is powerless Her key focus is removing the financial friction points from clients’ lives, to give them control, security and the freedom to advance themselves and their lives

Karl joined Morgans in 2003 and has built a solid base of private clients Karl works with his clients to gain a complete understanding of their specific investment goals and objectives His background includes international work experience with London broking firms and equity analysis experience whilst working and studying in the Netherlands Karl became a Partner of Ulton in 2007

Jason revels in quantifiable metrics, finding patterns and discovering hidden opportunities within complex number sets He also believes that hard work gets results and he’s known for his dependability, authenticity and drive for precision However, his most notable gift is the ability to transform static spreadsheets into dynamic pictures that help clients understand and futureproof their plans

Trish is passionate, vibrant and enthusiastic Energised by the impossible, she cares about the journey her clients are on and their legacy For her, when someone says, “I have a problem” everything starts happening and for that reason, countless people have said 'she’s asked questions, done things and gone places that no accountant has before '

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WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

“For a number of years we have outsourced our management accounting work to Ulton. We’ve always been impressed by Ulton’s innovative thinking, ability to solve problems and deliver results, sometimes even under very tight deadlines. We plan to continue working with Ulton to implement a similar dashboard for our rostering system.”

“Working with Ulton has given us the confidence to implement new tools and other digital platforms to help us maintain our leadership in the marketplace. Having someone we can trust, to help us manage the implementation process and also assist with the change management process within our team was incredibly valuable. With better insights into the business, we can make better business decisions”.

Managing Director, Alfred E Chave

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