CPA Accountants | Moorabbin & Melbourne's Bayside

Moorabbin Accountants: CPA Tax & Advisory for Bayside Businesses

42 Advisory is a CPA firm and registered tax agent (TPB 26303651) with an office at Waterman Moorabbin, Level 1, 13–15 Cochranes Road, in the Morris Moor precinct. We provide tax returns, BAS lodgement, bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory for businesses and individuals across Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Highett, Hampton, Mentone, Parkdale, Sandringham, Brighton, Black Rock, Beaumaris and Dingley Village.

Every engagement is quoted as a fixed fee, agreed in writing before work begins. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices.

Local CPA Accountants for Moorabbin & Bayside

Why Bayside Clients Choose 42 Advisory

We are a CPA Australia member firm and registered tax agent. Clients on this side of the Nepean Highway receive proactive accounting with transparent fixed monthly pricing, modern cloud systems (Xero and MYOB) and a dedicated CPA advisor who understands their full financial picture, from bayside retailers and hospitality venues to Moorabbin trades and manufacturers.

Fixed-Fee CPA Accountants | Moorabbin

Why do bayside small businesses choose 42 Advisory?

Bayside businesses choose 42 Advisory for fixed-fee pricing, CPA-qualified advice and a single dedicated advisor who knows their full financial picture. As a CPA Australia member firm and registered tax agent, we combine cloud systems (Xero and MYOB) with proactive advice — from retailers and hospitality venues along the bay to Moorabbin's trades, manufacturers and professional services.

What that means in practice:

Fixed fees, agreed upfront — scope and price in writing before any work starts, with monthly plans available. See how we structure engagements on our small business accountant page.
A CPA, not a processing queue — your work is handled by a dedicated CPA advisor, with no offshore processing.
Deadlines managed for you — as tax agents we access extended ATO lodgement dates. Our 2026 ATO due dates guide covers BAS, PAYG, FBT, super and TPAR deadlines.

What We Do | Tax, BAS & Advisory in Moorabbin

What accounting services does 42 Advisory provide in Moorabbin?

42 Advisory provides the full scope a bayside small business needs: annual financial statements and tax returns, BAS and IAS lodgement, bookkeeping, payroll and STP, tax planning and business advisory.

Small Business Accounting & Tax

End-to-end accounting for Moorabbin and bayside companies, trusts and sole traders: financial statements, business tax returns and compliance reporting, ATO obligations and year-round advice on a fixed monthly fee.

Personal & Sole Trader Tax

Individual and sole trader returns prepared by a registered tax agent. Deductions maximised, ATO interactions managed.

BAS & IAS Compliance

GST, PAYG withholding and instalments, ATO correspondence. Key deadlines handled, risk reduced.

Tax Planning & Structuring

Proactive, lawful strategies before 30 June: entity structure, timing, super contributions and distributions. See our guide to how trusts work in Australia.

Bookkeeping & Payroll

Cloud bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, superannuation and STP compliance.

Transparent Pricing | No Hourly Rates

How much does an accountant cost for a small business in Moorabbin?

Business tax returns and financial statements in Melbourne's bayside suburbs, including Moorabbin, typically cost between $2,200 and $3,600. Fixed-fee monthly plans bundling tax returns, BAS lodgement and advice are increasingly common.

42 Advisory quotes every engagement upfront through a fixed-fee proposal, so the price you accept is the price you pay. Simple sole trader returns sit below this range; multi-entity groups above it. See typical inclusions on our Tax Planning and Business Tax pages.

In Person & Online | Waterman Moorabbin, Morris Moor

Where is our Moorabbin office?

You will find us at Waterman Moorabbin, Level 1, 13–15 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin VIC 3189, in the Morris Moor precinct. Client parking is available in the eastern car park (with EV charging on site), and the Cochranes Road/Chesterville Road bus stop is a short walk away. Meetings are held in the private meeting rooms on Level 1.

Most clients combine an initial in-person meeting with ongoing online support through Xero, a secure document portal and scheduled video reviews, so distance never delays a lodgement or a decision.

Phone: 03 9997 7081 | Email: enquiry@42advisory.com.au | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Not sure what to look for in an advisor? Read our guide to how to find a good accountant for your small business.

Industry Expertise | Morris Moor to the Bay

Which industries do we support across Bayside?

We support the industries that drive Moorabbin and the bayside suburbs — retail and hospitality along the bay and its shopping strips, e-commerce operators, trades and manufacturing around Moorabbin's industrial precinct, and professional services from Cheltenham to Brighton.

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Moorabbin & Bayside Accounting Questions, Answered

Moorabbin Accounting FAQs

Do I need an accountant for my small business in Moorabbin?

If you run a company or trust, employ staff, or are registered for GST, an accountant is strongly advisable. Beyond lodgement, a CPA identifies deductions, keeps BAS and super obligations on time, and helps you avoid ATO penalties. Most clients recover the fee through better tax outcomes and time saved. Getting worker classification right matters too — see contractor vs employee: ATO rules for 2026.

What type of accountant is best for a small business?

A qualified accountant, such as a CPA, who is also a registered tax agent. CPA designation means degree-qualified, examined and bound by professional standards; tax agent registration (verifiable on the TPB register) means they can legally charge to prepare and lodge your returns and access extended lodgement deadlines. 42 Advisory is both — TPB RAN 26303651. Our guide to finding a good accountant covers the twelve questions to ask.

How much does an accountant cost for a small business in Australia?

Typically $1,700–$3,600 per year for business tax returns and financial statements in Melbourne's bayside and south-east; basic sole trader returns cost less, multi-entity groups more. Fixed-fee monthly plans bundling compliance and advice are increasingly standard. 42 Advisory agrees every fee in writing before work begins.

Where is 42 Advisory's Moorabbin office?

At Waterman Moorabbin, Level 1, 13–15 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin VIC 3189, in the Morris Moor precinct off South Road. Client parking is in the eastern car park, EV charging is available on site, and the Cochranes Road/Chesterville Road bus stop is a short walk away. Meetings by appointment: 03 9997 7081.

Which bayside suburbs do you service from Moorabbin?

Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Highett, Hampton, Mentone, Parkdale, Sandringham, Brighton, Black Rock, Beaumaris and Dingley Village, with online support Australia-wide. We also have pages for nearby Bentleigh and our head office at Chadstone.

Do you need a BAS agent in Moorabbin?

If you're GST-registered you must lodge Business Activity Statements. As a registered tax agent, 42 Advisory manages BAS and IAS lodgement — GST, PAYG withholding and instalments — plus overdue lodgements and ATO payment plans. Lodging through an agent also gives you extended due dates; see the 2026 ATO due dates guide.

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