HQB

HQB is an accounting practice that prepares tax and compliance returns and reports for business clients. It aims to deliver them accurately and on time. Because clients can be selected for review by the ATO, it gives every client audit insurance as part of its service.

What HQB offers

• Business taxation and compliance — returns and reports lodged for clients.
• Budgets and cash flow — planning help for business owners.
• Profitability — advice on how the business is performing.
• Fraud prevention and internal controls — guidance on protecting the business.
• ATO audit insurance — the firm prepares clients before an audit and meets the auditor when required, at no extra charge.

Who it works with

The firm serves business clients and their owners. Its news pages cover topics such as land tax changes, work-from-home deductions and superannuation proposals.

Key facts

• Tax authority: ATO
• Team: runs an annual graduate programme
• Services online: clients can pay bills through the website