Does my business need a Corporate Governance framework?

Every business greatly benefits from a Corporate Governance framework tailored to their specific goals and obligations. It’s tough to run a successful business with a minimal or no Corporate Governance strategy. Establishing a good Corporate Governance framework early will ultimately save you time and money.

Is Corporate Governance for big businesses only?

There is a common misconception that only big companies and global corporations require a Corporate Governance strategy. Regardless of the size of your business, creating a framework helps to reach your goals while adhering to your compliance requirements.

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How We Can Guide Your Corporate Governance Framework

Every successful business needs a strong foundation and supporting Corporate Governance framework. Build yours with Stones Sharp.

Corporate Governance is essential to creating a balance between compliance and performance. As experienced and knowledgeable taxation professionals, we can assist you in actualising a framework which will drive your business in the right direction while complying to relevant laws and guidelines.

Regardless of the size and stage of your business, Stones Sharp will assist you in setting up, rearranging or realigning your existing processes and procedures to suit your business’ priorities. We have the thorough expertise to advise in creating a strong Corporate Governance framework which reflects your relevant leadership, laws and regulations, policies and procedures.

Why Compliance Matters

Don’t let negligence or a misunderstanding impact on your ability to meet business goals today or in the future. Stones Sharp can ensure that you adhere to all necessary obligations, rules and regulations.

Our team of local experts have access to global resources and extensive knowledge of your obligations as a business. We’ll help you navigate a wide range of compliance and governance issues so your business can perform and grow without worry.

What is Corporate Governance?

Corporate Governance relates to your stakeholder engagement, communication and culture, and helps to drive your business’ decision and broader corporate activity. Good governance can make a significant difference in the performance and processes of your business. It is also essential as your business has responsibilities to act in the best interests of the shareholders and comply with your ASIC obligations.

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Why Trust the professionals?

Corporate governance is complex. You need to take into account legislated laws as well as non-binding guidelines as outlined by the Corporations Act, ASIC and other authorities, while creating a suitable framework. Failing to create a compliant framework could result in exposure to high risks, large penalties and even result in the failure of your business.

By trusting the experts, you’ll be able to create an appropriate governance to help guide your business to success. Whether you are creating a Corporate Governance strategy for the first time or adjusting your existing strategy to reflect recent changes and growth, the team at Stones Sharp can assist you.

As highly experienced accountants, we can provide guidance in setting up, rearranging, or realigning your existing strategies and frameworks to ensure compliance and governance with integrity. We’ve worked with a range of different businesses across various industries to navigate unique accounting and business development challenges.

What Our Clients Say

“Stones Sharp helped establish my company nearly 20 years ago and subsequently another company a few years later. They have managed regulatory compliance and taxation matters in a professional manner and I have always felt confident with the strategic and routine advice provided.”

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“Stones Sharp have taken care of our company’s tax affairs and ASIC reporting obligations for over twenty years. We can always rely on the friendly staff for timely advice and we truly appreciate their skill in instructing us how to record various transactions and keep our books accurately.”

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Corporate Governance Resources & Insights

The Important Role Accounting Plays In Corporate Governance

by Shane Borg | January 14, 2019 | Corporate Governance | 0 Comments

Corporate governance directs the manner in which businesses achieve their goals relating to their legal, ethical and social obligations as well as the market conditions in which they exist. Within a necessary system of rules, accounting performs a vital function of...

The importance of corporate governance in your organisation

by Shane Borg | November 21, 2017 | Corporate Governance | 0 Comments

Do you ever look at massive organisations and marvel at how they manage to keep every moving part working together without much chaos? It’s called corporate governance, and the trick to getting it right is implementing it into an organisation from the beginning –...

Is Stones Sharp’s corporate governance advisory a one-off or ongoing engagement?

As part of Stones Sharp’s overarching business management consulting, we provide a long-term ongoing engagement to our clients. We assist businesses across their corporate governance framework, from its initial set-up if there is not an existing structure to adapting an existing framework based on changes to the company or industry.

What areas of governance does Stones Sharp focus on?

Stones Sharp is able to provide an all-encompassing governance review, focusing on organisational and board structure, strategy and risk management, and fiduciary responsibility. We also ensure that your business’ governance framework is compliant with relevant legislation.

What industry sectors is Stones Sharp experienced in to provide corporate governance?

If you’re looking to create a Corporate Governance framework for your business, or fine-tune your existing strategy, the team at Stones Sharp can assist you. As Australian Public Practice Taxation Accountants, we have decades of experience and a thorough understanding of the ASIC requirements, being able to assist in creating the right framework for your business.

Julian Phang

09:00 14 Feb 19

Over 20 years minimum hassle starting with Ken and then with Shane.

John La Rocca

23:07 06 Sep 18

I have been dealing with Shane Borg and Stones Sharp for well over 20 years. Shane's personalised approach focused on providing practical and commercial solutions to business and personal problems has always been first class......Shane is truly our "Trusted Advisor".

Steven Edwards

03:50 17 Oct 18

Our family has been working closely with Stones Sharp for well over 15 years and would like to express our gratitude for the straightforward and honest advice over the years.

Marisa Panettiere

13:26 17 Aug 18

Shane and the team at Stones Sharp have been great to deal with. Very helpful and go the extra mile.

Andrew Sanderson

00:09 25 Nov 17

I have been a client of Shane Borg for some 20 plus years. Over this time I have always sought Shane’s advice for my business, investment ventures, taxation planning and obligations for my ventures and self-managed superannuation fund. Shane provides honest and directional advice that you can utilise within your decision making processes. Shane and the team at Stones Sharp are more than tax accountants, they are akin to business partners assisting me in wealth creation and business management advice…. They truly care about me and my family.The team at Stones Sharp are both proactive and responsive while they continue to communicate regularly. I highly recommend Shane and the Stones Sharp team.

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06:20 27 Jun 19

Professional, quick, hassle-free, and personalised service from everyone I dealt with. Highly recommended.

Kylie Bismire

01:34 09 Aug 19

As a new customer to Stone Sharp we have had fantastic service from Shane & his team. Arriving with a messy lot of accounts, Stone Sharp made the process of sorting it out & simplifying it an easy process. Taking away all our stress & making the accounting process an easy one.

Daniel Stones

10:40 25 Mar 20

Great to deal with and I highly recommend! Shane and the entire Stones Sharp team are deeply understanding of the challenges faced by business owners. The care and empathy they show to their clients is second to none.

Ali Irfanli

23:42 25 Mar 20

Shane was invaluable with helping my business to sort out a complicated tax matter. I felt very supported during the current time where there is a lot of uncertainty. I highly recommend Shane and his team.

Pippa Sowdon

08:55 13 Aug 20

Shane was incredibly responsive and was able to assist and provide value by providing a contact who would be able to assist with an accounting service which was outside of his core business services. Thank you for going above and beyond.

Adam Aitken

10:26 21 Sep 20

We moved from a large accountant firm to Stonessharp via a recommendation. The trust, service, care and attention to detail from Shane and his team has been brilliant and was exactly what we needed. We are a medium size trades business operating in multiple states that need constant support and advice. Stonessharp exceeded the recommendation and we are thoroughly pleased with our move. Thanks again to Shane and the staff at Stonessharp, keep up the great work.

Michael Finn

04:05 24 Nov 20

Shane and all the team at Stones Sharp have been fantastic for us since swapping over to them nearly three years ago.From initial 360 degree analysis of the business, then putting logical steps in place to turn the business around and onto sustainable planning for the future. What Shane and his team have done in this time is unbelievable from both a business and personal point of view.I would highly recommend Stones Sharp to any business owner and we are looking forward to a long and fruitful working relationship (and plenty coffees!).

George Lenk

03:19 08 Mar 21

Very helpfull and prompt service accounts company.

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03:30 21 Mar 21

After my long time accountant's retirement, I had to search for a new one and It was very hard while living overseas In the USA. I am so glad to find this firm.Brilliant CPA! Doesn't nickel and dime you if you simply have a quick question. Very personable and easy to talk to which I appreciate in anyone but especially an accountant! Truly professional and exceed my expectations.

Tim Sharp

22:50 05 Sep 21

Brilliant service from Stones Sharp. And no, I am not a relation of the Directors, just a coincidence. Without even being a Client of the firm - I was subleasing office space - they have proactively kept me up to date on email with all the job keeper programs. Hence, I am moving my business and personal tax requirements over to Stones Sharp.

Sam Gilmore

00:11 16 Dec 21

Shane and his team deliver a quality and professional service. I have recently come across to Stones Sharp based on a friends recommendation, and I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to continuing to work with Stones Sharp well into the future.

Peter Wilson

23:28 01 Apr 24

Would like to thank Shane and the team at Stones Sharp Accountants, Our business has been highly supported, ensuring we navigated through the ups and downs the last few years presented. Highly recommend Stones Sharp for your business, specialist in financial and accounting.

Simone Wilson

22:51 15 Sep 23

I highly recommend Stones Sharp, we have been using them for a few years now. Shane and, all the team at Stones Sharp are fantastic professionals. They have been helping with our, tax returns and, our cryptocurrency taxes. The team are all friendly, supportive and offer great valuable advice.

Jen W

22:44 26 Jan 23

A big thank you to the team at Stones Sharp Accountants, and especially to Shane in support of our work at the Caroline Chisholm Society over the past 6 months. As a small not for profit, working with a specialist financial and accounting team like Stones Sharp has ensured we had good compliance in our financial reporting and accounting processes, along with great support.

Alex Tighe

12:12 01 Jul 24

Happy to highly recommend Shane & the Stones Sharp team. Very responsive and professional service. I have always had a great experience and received high quality accounting advice.

alex b

02:20 10 Jul 24

Shane has assisted me multiple times with accounting, business and personal matters.I find him extremely professionally, compassionate and I highly recommend his company's services.

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