What the New Financial Year Means for Your Business: A Sydney Accountant’s Perspective

Vania Wang • July 14, 2025

What the New Financial Year Means for Your Business: A Sydney Accountant’s Perspective

The start of a new financial year is the perfect time to reset, reassess, and plan for the year ahead. For many businesses, it’s a fresh opportunity to tighten processes, sharpen strategies, and get proactive about tax planning.
As Sydney accountants, we work with business owners who don’t just want to get their tax done, they want real, forward-looking advice that helps them grow. Here’s what you should be focusing on in the new financial year.
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Review Your Business Structure

One of the smartest things you can do right now is ask: Is your current structure still right for your goals? Many business owners set up as sole traders, trusts, or companies years ago and never revisited their structure.

A well-structured business can:


  • Improve tax efficiency
  • Protect personal assets
  • Support future growth or succession planning

If you’re not sure whether your setup still serves you, now is the time to get advice from an accounting firm in Sydney that understands complex structures and can walk you through your options.


Superannuation Strategy

The new financial year brings new contribution caps and planning opportunities for superannuation. It’s worth reviewing:


  • Whether salary sacrificing or making additional contributions could benefit you
  • If you’re on track with your retirement savings
  • Opportunities for spouses to contribute and access tax offsets

Super is one of the most tax-effective ways to build wealth, but it requires careful timing and planning.


Get on Top of Cash Flow

Planning your cash flow now will set the tone for the rest of the year. Many businesses hit cash flow pressure points because they’re not actively forecasting. A clear cash flow plan helps you:


  • Prepare for upcoming expenses
  • Avoid last-minute scrambles
  • Make better decisions about hiring, investing, and growing

As a tax accountant in Sydney, we’ve seen too many businesses rely on gut feel instead of good numbers. This is your reminder to tighten up your forecasting early.


Plan for Tax Effectively

EOFY isn’t the only time to think about tax. Smart businesses work with their Sydney accountant throughout the year to:


  • Set aside tax provisions regularly
  • Maximise legitimate deductions
  • Stay ahead of ATO reporting requirements
  • With the ATO’s increasing reliance on real-time data and data-matching tools, even small discrepancies can attract attention. If you’ve been putting off a tax review, now’s the time.


Revisit Your Technology and Reporting

Are you still using outdated systems or manual spreadsheets? Streamlining your accounting software can save you time, improve reporting accuracy, and help you make faster decisions.

Talk to your accountant about whether your current tech stack is serving you. Many modern accounting firms in Sydney can recommend tailored solutions that scale with your business.


Tax Advice Sydney Business Owners Can Trust

Starting the new financial year with a proactive mindset can put your business in a stronger position, not just for compliance, but for sustainable growth.

If you’re looking for a tax accountant in Sydney who goes beyond the basics and offers real, actionable advice, we’re here to help.


Let’s set you up for success this year.

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