Pacifica Chartered Accountants

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!

22/01/2026

63% of Australian businesses are losing money to late payments — and many are simply accepting it.
You don’t have to.

Here’s how your business can take control of payment times and protect cashflow 👇

63% of Australian businesses say they are losing money to late payments. Here’s what you can do to get your late payment issues under control.

11/01/2026

OPENING TODAY!
Our first School Savvy Pop Up Shop for 2026 opens today -
10am - 2pm today at the Cairns Showgrounds - see you there!

05/01/2026

🥳 ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO until our first School Savvy Pop Up Shop opens for 2026! 🥳
Please see below for times and dates of all our 2026 Pop Up Shops!

📍 Monday, January 12
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Tuesday, January 13
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Wednesday, January 14
- Edmonton (Hambledon House Community Centre), 11am - 2pm
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Thursday, January 15
- Cairns Showgrounds, 4pm - 7pm

📍 Friday, January 16
- Innisfail (Innisfail Shire Hall), 11am - 2pm
- Atherton (VPG Atherton), 11am - 2pm

📍 Monday, January 19
- Tully (Centacare Office), 11am - 2pm
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Tuesday, January 20
- Mareeba (Mareeba Sports Hall), 11am - 2pm
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Wednesday, January 21
- Trinity Park (Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre), 11am - 2pm
- Cairns Showgrounds, 10am - 2pm

📍 Thursday, January 22
- Mossman (Mossman Shire Hall), 11am - 2pm
- Cairns Showgrounds, 4pm - 7pm

📍 Friday, January 23
- Manoora (Manoora Neighbourhood Centre), 10am - 2pm

05/01/2026

Checkout the 2026 School Savvy FNQ calendar!
Visit one of our pop-up shops during January to find affordable pre-loved uniforms, essential school supplies and even free back to school haircuts for students!

19/12/2025

Closing Out 2025, Looking Forward to 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, we’d like to thank our clients, partners and colleagues for the opportunity to work alongside you throughout the year. Your trust and collaboration mean a great deal to us.

We hope the Christmas period provides a chance to pause, recharge and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Please note, our office will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 19 December 2025, reopening at 8.30am on Monday 5 January 2026.

As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to helping you plan with confidence, perform with clarity and prosper into the future.

Wishing you a happy, safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year.
— Pacifica

Happy Christmas to our valued clients. We are wishing you health, happiness, and new beginnings for your year ahead, also that 2026 brings you everything you wish.