Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Brisbane
At O'Connells OBM, we are dedicated to understanding what matters most to our clients, whether it's increasing profitability, safeguarding assets, or ensuring tax-effective business structures. Our proactive review process creates strategic thinking spaces to identify actionable improvements for your financial position. We combine technical compliance expertise with forward-thinking advisory services, helping business owners navigate complex tax requirements while focusing on growth-oriented strategies. With over two decades of experience, our team of chartered accountants and business advisers delivers tailored solutions that align with your unique goals.We prioritise transparency, ethical practices, and long-term client relationships, evidenced by our B Corp certification and commitment to sustainability. Our approach extends beyond traditional accounting, offering mentorship and innovative thinking to help clients achieve both business and personal objectives. Through regular reviews and adaptive planning, we ensure our clients remain positioned for success in evolving regulatory and market environments.
Services
Carbon Accounting
Farming Advisory
Succession Planning
Professional Services
Property Development
Tax Compliance
Asset Protection
Business Mentoring
Sustainability Consulting
Structural Review
Highlights and features
- We implement a proactive review process to identify financial improvements
- Our team holds Chartered Accountant certifications with industry-specific expertise
- We provide tax-effective structuring solutions for asset protection
- Our B Corp certification demonstrates commitment to sustainable practices
- We offer tailored succession planning for family businesses and farms
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- B Corp
What people say
Proactive reviews
Tax minimisation
Business mentoring
Personalised service
Expert advice
Services
Carbon Accounting
Our carbon accounting services help businesses measure greenhouse gas emissions and develop sustainability strategies. We provide baseline assessments, ongoing monitoring, and compliance reporting to support net-zero goals. Our partnership with Sumday platform enables transparent emissions tracking for informed decision-making.
Succession Planning
We specialise in creating tailored succession plans for family businesses and farms. Our process includes goal assessment, structural recommendations, and regular plan reviews to ensure smooth business transitions while protecting family relationships and assets.
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance services cover strategic planning, asset protection structuring, and regulatory reporting. We help businesses minimise tax liabilities through proactive reviews and implementation of tax-effective business frameworks while maintaining full compliance with Australian tax laws.
Farming Advisory
We provide specialised advisory services for agricultural businesses including farm management training, profitability analysis, and debt management. Our team offers succession planning and risk protection strategies tailored to the unique challenges of Australian farming operations.
Business Mentoring
Our business mentoring services combine strategic planning with hands-on advisory support. We help entrepreneurs develop growth strategies, implement effective business structures, and navigate complex financial decisions through ongoing mentorship and quarterly performance reviews.
People
Adam Dierselhuis
Director
Chartered Accountant with expertise in business structuring and tax minimisation strategies. Former Queensland Regional Council Chair for Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, passionate about community development and business mentoring.
Angela Chen
Practice Manager
Specialist in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds with extensive experience in small business advisory. Focuses on helping clients build tax-effective retirement savings strategies while managing day-to-day business operations.
Steven Kassulke
Client Manager
Xero Certified Advisor with expertise in process improvement and financial systems. Specialises in delivering efficient solutions through improved business procedures and clear communication frameworks for clients.
Trudi Saul
Marketing Manager
Marketing professional with journalism and economics background. Focuses on client engagement strategies and communicating business value through content marketing and employee engagement initiatives.
Hilary Do
Client Manager
Chartered Accountant specialising in business compliance and financial strategy. Experienced in helping clients navigate complex tax requirements while maintaining focus on long-term business goals and client relationship management.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax planning, compliance reporting, business structuring, succession planning, and sustainability consulting services tailored to growth-focused businesses and professionals.
Do you specialise in any particular industries?
We specialise in serving agricultural businesses, professional services firms, property developers, and social enterprises with industry-specific advisory solutions.
How do you approach tax planning?
Our tax planning combines proactive reviews with strategic structuring to ensure compliance while minimising liabilities through legitimate business frameworks and asset protection strategies.
What sustainability services are available?
We offer carbon accounting services including emissions measurement, baseline assessments, and ongoing monitoring through our partnership with the Sumday platform to support net-zero goals.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to book a complimentary consultation with one of our client managers for tax, business structuring, or advisory services.
Are you a certified accounting firm?
We are Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand members and certified B Corp practitioners committed to ethical business practices and sustainability.
