Brisbane accounting firm for professional accounting in Brisbane, Queensland

Firm Profile

Specialised Business Solutions has received national recognition for our leading edge business advice and client service. Highlights include:

Advising clients for more than 20 years
Included in the BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms in Australia list for 2008, 2009 and 2010
Featured in BRW Magazine in October 1998 and February 2002
Included in the BRW Fast 100 List in 2000, 2001 and 2002 (one of Australia’s 100 fastest growing private companies)
Presented business seminars for MLC, QLD Retail Traders Association, Westpac, Suncorp-Metway
Winner of the 2002 and 2003 Quest Business Achievers award for the best Professional Services business in Brisbane
Our ability to attract the State’s top accounting graduates to be part of our team

Our enthusiasm for our work means you are provided with a friendly team of professionals who are eager to use their expertise to help you succeed.

As a successful Australian owned business we understand the challenges you face, from making effective business decisions to maximising your net worth. Specialised Business Solutions has been helping businesses like yours navigate the complex areas of business for more than 20 years.

Our Team

DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER

Gerard van Paassen B Bus (Accountancy), Grad Dip (Adv Accounting)
gerardvanpaassen@sbs.net.au

Gerard graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (with distinction) degree in 1991. He also has received a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting from QUT. Gerard has over 20 years experience in providing advice on business and taxation matters for corporate structures, family trust, partnerships and individuals. He is an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants.

Gerard enjoys playing trumpet and spending time at the gym.

ACCOUNTING TEAM

Lucas Woodbury B Bus (Accountancy), Grad Dip (ICAA)
lucaswoodbury@sbs.net.au

Lucas is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and graduated with distinction from QUT with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree in 2000.

Lucas began his career at SBS in 1999 and specialises in assisting clients with tax minimisation, asset protection and business structuring. Lucas is also actively involved in the Chartered Accountants Program, the ICAA’s membership training program. Lucas is now the Practice Manager of SBS.

Lucas is a member of the Kangaroo Point Rovers Football Club and participates in the Brisbane Men’s Soccer League.

Belinda Woodbury BSc, Grad Dip (Accountancy)
belindawoodbury@sbs.net.au

Belinda is a member of CPA Australia. She graduated from Monash University in 2000 with a Graduate Diploma in accountancy and previous to that in 1996 she graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science (Statistics).

Belinda has been working with Specialised Business Solutions for over 11 years, providing business and taxation advice.

In her spare time Belinda plays touch football and French horn in a community concert band.

Claire Lee B Bus (Accountancy), Grad Dip (ICAA) clairelee@sbs.net.au Claire is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). She graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree in 2007. Claire has been a member of the SBS team since 2002 and provides taxation services, business acquisition, structuring & management advice to a large range of small to large business clients.



Prasanth Saravanabhava B Com (Accountancy) prasanth@sbs.net.au Prasanth Saravanabhava is an accountant who joined the SBS team in May 2007. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Accountancy, in July 2009, and is currently a student member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Prasanth provides advice to clients predominantly in the areas of Taxation, Business Management and Structures. Prasanth enjoys travel, food and is a passionate supporter of the NRL Brisbane Broncos and both the Australian and Sri Lankan cricket teams.



Reo Matsuura reomatsuura@sbs.net.au Reo joined the SBS team in November 2009. He graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting. Reo provides taxation services for individuals and small business clients. Reo enjoys playing soccer and travelling around the world.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Andrew Moore B Comm FPI (Acc), Authorised Representative of Count Financial Ltd
andrewmoore@sbs.net.au

Andrew joined the SBS team in 2001, since then completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning and Investments (Accountancy), as well as taking a year off to spend living and working in London.

Andrew is an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants, and he provides financial planning advice in the areas of superannuation, investment and gearing, as well as aged care and Centrelink benefits. Along with this he also provides accounting and taxation advice to clients.

Andrew also works as an online cricket commentator at the Gabba, and spends his spare time playing football, tennis and cricket, and supporting the Brisbane Roar soccer team.

Susannah Loganathan
susannahloganathan@sbs.net.au

Susannah is the SBS Leasing Manager and Administration Assistant, an integral part of the admin team and a great support to the entire office. She will greet you with a big smile at our reception desk!

ADMINISTRATION & CORPORATE SERVICES

Lisa Mair
lisamair@sbs.net.au

Lisa is our Administration Manager, and is one of the first people that most clients will come into contact with, whether by phone or calling in person. Lisa will organise your appointment with one of our Accountants or Financial Advisers and be here to greet you with her welcoming smile as you arrive.

Lisa also manages the Corporate Secretarial division of SBS, which includes the establishment of many Companies and Trusts each week, and the ongoing maintenance of these entities.

In her spare time she enjoys seeing her favourite NZ bands live, going to the beach.