Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Toowoomba
Moore Lewis & Partners is a modern, progressive Toowoomba-based accounting firm with a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to understanding client needs and delivering exceptional financial outcomes. Established in 1986, we combine over 140 years of collective experience with a proactive approach to accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our team prioritizes close client relationships, timely advice, and tailored solutions for individuals, SMEs, and farming enterprises across regional Queensland. We specialize in budgeting, cash flow forecasting, taxation planning, business start-up guidance, and software solutions. Our directors, including Ian Lewis, Katrina Purcell, and Pam Badke, bring decades of expertise in tax compliance, succession planning, and financial strategy.We operate a transparent, value-based pricing model to ensure accessible, high-quality services. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing client partnerships and deep understanding of regional business challenges. We invest in ongoing staff training to maintain expertise across leading accounting platforms like Xero and MYOB. Our focus on empathy, support, and proactive engagement ensures clients feel confident in their financial decisions. With offices serving Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, and South West Queensland, we remain dedicated to building trust through personalized service and measurable results.
Services
Budgeting
Cash Flow Forecasting
Finance Strategy
Business Start-up
Software Solutions
Farming Accounting
Taxation Services
GST Management
SMSF
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of local accounting expertise in Toowoomba and regional Queensland.
- Our team includes directors with CPA qualifications and specialized knowledge in rural accounting.
- We provide transparent, value-based pricing with upfront cost estimates.
- Proactive tax and business advisory services tailored to SMEs and farming enterprises.
- We invest in ongoing training for expertise across leading accounting software platforms.
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
Services
Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting
Our budgeting and cash flow forecasting services help businesses track financial performance, plan for growth, and manage tax obligations. We design customized budgets to align with business goals, ensuring liquidity for expansion, inventory management, and operational expenses. Our team provides actionable insights to navigate economic challenges and optimize financial stability.
Farming Accounting
We specialize in accounting solutions for farming enterprises, including cash flow management during droughts or seasonal fluctuations, tax planning for land purchases, and succession strategies. Our services address the unique financial complexities of primary production, ensuring compliance and sustainable growth for regional Queensland farmers.
Taxation Services
We offer comprehensive taxation services for individuals and businesses, including tax return preparation, audit support, and strategic planning. Our team stays updated on evolving tax laws to ensure compliance while maximizing deductions and minimizing liabilities for SMEs and private clients.
Business Start-up
We assist entrepreneurs with business structure selection, ABN registration, GST compliance, and bookkeeping systems. Our guidance ensures new ventures meet legal requirements and establish efficient financial processes to support long-term success in competitive markets.
SMSF Services
Our SMSF specialists provide fund establishment, compliance audits, and tax optimization strategies. We help clients manage retirement savings through personalized investment planning and regulatory adherence, ensuring secure financial futures for business owners and individuals.
People
Ian Lewis
Director
Ian Lewis, a CPA since 1995, specializes in tax and business advisory for SMEs. He joined Moore Lewis & Partners in 1992 and became a director in 1999, focusing on succession planning and client relationship management.
Katrina Purcell
Director
Katrina Purcell, a CPA since 1997, provides tax and business advice to rural, construction, and medical industries. She joined the firm in 1994 and became a director in 2002, prioritizing long-term client partnerships.
Pam Badke
Director
Pam Badke, a CPA since 2006, specializes in taxation and SMSF services. She joined Moore Lewis & Partners in 2002 and became a director in 2019, focusing on financial compliance and client education.
Hannah Griffits
Director
Hannah Griffits, a CPA since 2021, advises rural and construction businesses on taxation and financial strategy. She joined the firm in 2016 and became a director in 2025, emphasizing client-centric outcomes.
Wendy Weir
Accountant
Wendy Weir, with 28 years of experience, provides accounting services to diverse clients. She joined Moore Lewis & Partners in 2008, leveraging her private enterprise expertise to deliver practical financial solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for farming businesses?
We provide budgeting, cash flow forecasting, tax planning, succession planning, and financial statement preparation tailored to farming and primary production enterprises.
Do you assist with business start-up accounting?
Yes, we guide clients through GST registration, business structure selection, bookkeeping systems, and compliance requirements for new businesses in Toowoomba.
What tax services are available for individuals?
We prepare individual tax returns, handle ATO audits, and provide FBT advice and tax planning strategies for PAYG earners.
Can you help with SMSF (Self-Managed Super Funds)?
Yes, we offer SMSF establishment, compliance audits, taxation advice, and pension account guidance for business owners and individuals.
What areas do you service?
We serve Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs, Western Downs, and South West Queensland with local accounting expertise since 1986.
