Pacifica Chartered Accountants

17/05/2026

Need to cut your business expenses? We’ll review your current costs, find the expenses that could be cut, and will provide a proactive spend management programme to reduce your spending.

Need to cut your business expenses? We’ll review your current costs, find the expenses that could be cut, and will provide a proactive spend management programme to reduce your spending.

14/05/2026

2026-27 Federal Budget was ambitious, announcing significant reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing in a bid to support home ownership and improve the fairness of the tax system.

14/05/2026

Pacifica is proud to be standing with Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise throughout May to help raise awareness of domestic and family violence. Each Friday during the month, members of the Pacifica team are wearing purple polo shirts in support of the campaign, turning a simple gesture into a visible show of support for an issue that affects far too many individuals and families in our community.

This initiative is about more than wearing purple. It is about helping raise public awareness, encouraging conversation, and showing support for those impacted by domestic and family violence. Pacifica is pleased to stand alongside Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise in support of this important cause. Pacifica’s support will also extend beyond the workplace, with team members taking part in the community rally on Friday 22 May. The walk will follow the Cairns Esplanade from Muddy’s Playground and Skate Park to Fogerty Park, helping shine a further light on the issue and showing support for individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence.

Anyone interested in joining the walk can find more information and register here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538858

Pictured here are some of the Pacifica team supporting the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise community initiative. In a change that certainly caught the attention of the office, Pacifica Managing Director Michael Schramm also joined the initiative by wearing a purple polo shirt, stepping away from his trademark shirt and tie for the occasion.

07/04/2026

The end of the financial year is fast approaching on 30 June. To get the best tax outcome for your business, you should look at a few things now.

29/03/2026

The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues.

10/03/2026

Running a business often means making decisions without perfect visibility. Scenario planning helps you model different futures for your business so you can prepare for risks, manage cash flow and plan for growth with greater confidence. Here are some of the key benefits.

As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.

01/03/2026

Your balance sheet is more than just a financial statement — it’s a snapshot of your business strength. Here are five ways it can help you better understand your financial position and make more informed decisions.

Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand. So we’ve highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health.

30/01/2026

What a wonderful cause to be involved in. Congratulations School Savvy FNQ, and to everyone , including the extraordinary members of the Pacifica team who have been involved. We'll done.

27/01/2026

Bank reconciliations help ensure your financial records are accurate and reliable. They play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and giving you confidence in your numbers.

Getting into the habit of reconciling regularly matters. When reconciliations are delayed or ignored, small discrepancies can quickly snowball into reporting errors, cash-flow surprises or compliance issues.

A little consistency now can save a lot of pain later.

Bank reconciliations ensure the accuracy of your organisation's financial statements and helps maintain financial integrity. Get into the habit of doing it often. Putting it off can mean bad things for your business records!