Helping business owners
make better decisions.

Practical accounting, taxation and business
advice delivered by people who understand
business - not just the numbers behind it.

Practical advice. Genuine relationships. Better business decisions.

For more than a decade, Cherry Black has been helping business owners, families and individuals navigate the financial decisions that matter most.

We believe accounting should be straightforward. That means taking the time to understand your goals, explaining your options clearly and providing practical advice that helps you move forward with confidence.

Whether you're starting a business, planning for growth or simply looking for accountants who'll speak your language, we're here to help you make informed decisions - not just meet your compliance obligations.

Advice that grows
with your business.

Whether you're starting a business, planning for growth, managing your tax obligations or preparing for the future,
Cherry Black provides practical advice that evolves alongside your business and your life.

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Tax & Accounting

Helping businesses stay compliant while improving financial performance and planning for growth.

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Business Advisory

Practical commercial advice to improve profitability, cashflow and long-term business success.

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Starting a Business

Tax planning and financial guidance to help you make smarter decisions with confidence.

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Self Managed Super Funds

Experienced advice to help you manage your SMSF obligations while planning for retirement.

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Bookkeeping & Payroll

Modern accounting solutions that give you greater visibility and better financial control.

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Great accounting isn't just about knowing the numbers. It's about understanding the people behind them.

More than accountants. Trusted business advisers.

Preparing tax returns and financial statements is only part of what we do.

The real value comes from helping you understand what the numbers are telling
you - and using that knowledge to make better decisions.

We take the time to understand your business, explain things clearly and provide
practical advice that supports long-term success.

That's why many of our clients pick up the phone before they make an
important business decision.

Not after.

What you'll experience with our team.

✔ Straightforward advice you can understand

✔ Practical solutions, not unnecessary complexity

✔ Partners who know your business

✔ Support when you need it

✔ Relationships built for the long term

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Different strengths.
Shared values.

Cherry Black is led by partners Paul Jones, Brad Whelan and Nick Ellingsen, bringing
together decades of experience across taxation, business advisory and commercial finance.

While each partner brings different expertise, they share the same philosophy - listen
first, understand the bigger picture and provide practical advice that helps clients
make informed decisions.

We think beyond today.

Good accountants explain what happened.
Great advisers help you decide what happens next.
That's why our conversations rarely stop at compliance.

Whether you're planning for growth, reviewing your business structure,
improving cash flow or preparing for retirement, we focus on helping you make decisions that create long-term value.

Because accounting isn't simply about reporting numbers.
It's about helping you use them.

Every good business relationship starts with a conversation.

Whether you're looking for a new accountant, planning your next business move or simply wanting a second opinion, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your business.

No complicated jargon.
No unnecessary sales pitch.

Just practical advice and a conversation about where you are today - and where you'd like to be tomorrow.

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