Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Gladstone
Established in May 1989, Cooper & Associates Accountants is one of the most respected accounting firms in Gladstone, Queensland. Our firm has built a reputation for delivering quality service through continuous improvement in policies and practices, supported by a team of administrative and professional staff. We specialize in full accounting and taxation services, business advisory, SMSF administration, audit and assurance, and financial planning. Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive tailored advice to achieve optimal outcomes for their businesses and personal financial goals. With expertise in sectors including retail, manufacturing, primary production, and healthcare, we leverage technology like Xero to serve clients locally, nationally, and internationally.Our team includes certified professionals such as CPA Australia Fellows, Chartered Accountants, and registered SMSF auditors, ensuring technical excellence and compliance. We actively support local vocational programs and maintain a comprehensive training framework for staff development. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, leadership, and long-term reliability, with relationships spanning decades. Our approach combines technical expertise with a focus on building trust through transparency, ethical practices, and client-centric solutions.
Services
Business Advisory
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Financial Planning
Audit and Assurance
Corporate Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in accounting and financial advisory services.
- Our team includes certified professionals with CPA, Chartered Accountant, and SMSF auditor credentials.
- We utilize best-of-breed technology like Xero to enhance service delivery.
- Our client relationships span decades, reflecting long-term trust and satisfaction.
- We offer tailored solutions across taxation, business advisory, SMSF, and financial planning.
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
- Lifespan Financial Planning Pty Ltd
What people say
Professional guidance
Outstanding candidate
Fantastic support
Leadership evident
Success of our business
Services
Business Advisory
Our Business Advisory services help clients grow and protect their investments through strategies like benchmarking, cash flow forecasting, and virtual CFO support. We provide tailored management reports and quarterly strategic reviews to optimize business performance. With expertise in sectors like manufacturing and healthcare, we deliver actionable insights to drive profitability and long-term success.
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
We offer end-to-end SMSF solutions, including establishment, compliance, auditing, and investment advice. Our services ensure trustees meet legal obligations while maximizing retirement savings. With a registered SMSF auditor on staff, we provide annual financial statements, tax returns, and strategic guidance for fund growth and compliance.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning services cover retirement strategies, investment advice, insurance, and estate planning. We help clients build wealth through managed funds, direct shares, and term deposits while offering personalized risk management solutions. Backed by Lifespan Financial Planning Pty Ltd, we ensure compliance and tailored wealth growth strategies.
Audit and Assurance
We provide statutory audit services for businesses, not-for-profits, and SMSFs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Our team specializes in body corporate audits, trust account audits, and QBCC reviews, delivering independent assurance to stakeholders. Our approach minimizes stress through proactive compliance support.
Taxation Services
We offer comprehensive tax services, including income tax returns, GST advice, and capital gains tax planning. Our team liaises with the ATO to ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions. Services extend to individuals, businesses, and SMSFs, with strategies to legally minimize liabilities.
People
Kaye Cooper
Practice Director
Kaye Cooper is a Fellow of CPA Australia, registered tax agent, and ASIC agent with over 35 years of experience. She founded Cooper & Associates in 1989 and has led it to become a trusted accounting firm in Gladstone.
Tanya Smallcombe
Practice Director
Tanya Smallcombe holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is a Fellow of CPA Australia. She specializes in SMSF auditing and provides strategic financial advice as an authorized representative of Lifespan Financial Planning Pty Ltd.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide income tax returns, financial statements, business activity statements, GST advice, and tax planning for individuals and businesses.
How can you help my business grow?
Our business advisory services include cash flow forecasting, benchmarking, virtual CFO support, and strategic reviews to optimize profitability and growth.
Do you specialize in SMSF management?
Yes, we offer SMSF establishment, compliance, auditing, investment advice, and annual financial reporting with a registered SMSF auditor on staff.
What financial planning options are available?
We provide retirement planning, investment strategies, insurance advice, budgeting, and lending solutions tailored to individual goals.
Are you qualified to perform audits?
Yes, we conduct statutory audits for businesses, not-for-profits, and SMSFs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and stakeholder assurance.
