Carter Connell

Solutions. Growth. Success

We are passionate about helping clients build businesses that stand the test of time.

Carter Connell provides a wide range of business advisory, taxation and accounting services that help to shape the success of our clients. Our team-based approach delivers tailored solutions that improve performance and foster growth while protecting your financial position.

We also understand the other key services your business needs and work closely with strategic partners to offer our unique Family Office solution.

To find out how the Carter Connell team can assist you, get in touch with us today.

Our services

The highly experienced team at Carter Connell provides so much more than accounting and tax services. We take the time to understand your business and work alongside you to create a strong foundation for today and future generations. Here are some of the ways we can help.

 

Business Advice

Setting up your business for long-term success requires planning and the best structure. We provide personalised business advice, performance benchmarking and reporting, and business valuations.

Tax & Accounting

We take the stress out of tax time with a complete service that includes tax returns, SMSF compliance, tax planning and BAS. Our focus on tax planning will ensure all your obligations are being met while also minimising your tax wherever possible.

 

Business Recovery

Businesses have endured the most extraordinary of times this year and we are your trusted partner on recovery and rebuilding strategies. With our personalised business recovery services, we can get your business back on track. 

Family Office

Working with our network of strategic partners, we can provide your family business with a one stop shop for taxation, financial reporting, bookkeeping, debt finance, legal, succession, financial planning and superannuation

COVID-19 assistance 

Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can access many different assistance packages and the team at Carter Connell will help you receive all support available. Cashflow assistance, JobKeeper payments, trainee wage subsidies, a higher instant asset write-off threshold, payroll tax holidays and deferrals and job support loans are some of the Federal and State initiatives you may be eligible for.

Find out more about COVID-19 assistance measures here.

Take our short business survey

 

Do you want to improve your business performance and personal financial position?

Take our short Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA) – an online questionnaire that helps to uncover ways to improve profitability and cashflow, de-risk your business and grow its value.  

After you have taken the survey, we would be pleased to offer you a
1-hour complimentary meeting to review your responses and set a course for growth.


Leadership team

Our team of Brisbane-based Chartered Accountants all share a vision of helping business to become successful and have more time to focus on the things that matter most. With a focus on building relationships, we’re able to help our clients dream big and achieve their goals. Founded by Craig Carter and Shelley Connell, the team at Carter Connell have the experience you need to succeed. 

 
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Craig Carter

With more than 20 years’ experience providing strategic business and accounting advice to private businesses, Craig is passionate about achieving lasting results for his clients. A Chartered Accountant with experience in both accounting firms and in-house commercial roles, Craig has worked extensively with family-owned businesses and understands the importance of building and managing relationships.

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Shelley Connell

Shelley takes a proactive approach with her clients, covering everything from tax compliance and asset protection to strategic growth. A Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years’ business advisory experience, Shelley’s detail-oriented approach, expertise in reporting and focus on relationships enables her to achieve great financial results for family businesses.

 

Insights

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