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Best Accountant in Brisbane, 2026

14 accounting firms in Brisbane, 2026, every one with publicly stated CPA, CA ANZ or TPB Tax Agent credentials. Each firm's qualifications, specialisations, fee transparency and TPB-verifiable footprint are listed below. Verify any firm directly on the Tax Practitioners Board public register at tpb.gov.au/public-register. Coverage spans Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm and Bulimba.

14 providers ranked No paid placements
The Finance Desk · Editorial team, accountants + mortgage brokers + financial planners + conveyancers · Updated 6 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best accountant in Brisbane?

Our top-ranked accountant in Brisbane for 2026 is Mifsud & Associates — Mifsud & Associates is a accounting practice based in Milton, Brisbane. Runners-up: Walker Hill and Inspire Accountants (Inspire CA). All 14 providers in this guide serve Brisbane and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 14 providers profiled in Brisbane, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

Key takeaways

  • 14 listed providers operate in Brisbane, QLD (of 143 nationally).
  • Coverage focus: Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm.
  • Our #1 pick for Brisbane: Mifsud & Associates — best for smsf trustees and members wanting an smsf specialist.
  • Typical accountants pricing in Brisbane: $60 to $1,500.
  • Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 6 June 2026.

14 Verified Accountants in Brisbane, Ranked

1
TPB Tax Agent Milton

Mifsud & Associates is a accounting practice based in Milton, Brisbane. Specialises in small to medium business, smsf, tax planning.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small to medium business, SMSF, Tax planning, Business structuring.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Holds three layered credentials: Chartered Accountants ANZ membership, Chartered Tax Adviser, and Tax Practitioners Board registration.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's own website, which lists CA ANZ membership, Chartered Tax Adviser status and TPB registration, plus the Milton office address and phone.

2
TPB Tax Agent Petrie Terrace

Walker Hill (Petrie Terrace) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, tax planning, property investors.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax planning, Property investors, SMSF.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Listed on Xero's advisor directory as 'Walker Hill Chartered Accountants', a Xero Partner firm.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website (Level 2/80 Petrie Terrace address and phone) and corroborated by its Xero advisor directory listing describing it as Chartered Accountants.

3
Fortitude Valley

Inspire Accountants (Inspire CA), in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, holds credentials. Specialises in small business, tax planning, business structuring.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax planning, Business structuring, SMSF.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Trades as 'Inspire CA - Chartered Accountants Business Advisers' and operates under Professional Standards Legislation.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's own site (89 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley address, phone, Chartered Accountants references) and corroborating search results describing the team as chartered accountants.

4
TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

Bristax runs a -led accounting practice in Brisbane. Specialises in personal tax returns, business accounting and tax, smsf.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Personal tax returns, Business accounting and tax, SMSF, Late/overdue returns.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Its About page names four TPB registered tax agents plus CPA and Chartered Accountant credentialled staff.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's About page, which lists named CPAs, a Fellow Chartered Accountant and four TPB registered tax agents, and identifies the firm as a Brisbane-based CPA practice.

5
TPB Tax Agent Bowen Hills

Rise Accountants is a accounting practice based in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. Specialises in small business, smsf, investment property tax.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, SMSF, Investment property tax, Tax planning.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

CPA-qualified, TPB registered tax agent and a Xero Gold Champion Partner firm.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website listing CPA status, Tax Practitioners Board registration, Xero certification, and the Bowen Hills (Jordan Terrace) office address and phone.

6
TPB Tax Agent Brisbane CBD

Y&S Accounting (Brisbane CBD) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in individual tax returns, small business, bas and bookkeeping.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Individual tax returns, Small business, BAS and bookkeeping, Business registration.

Best for: Expats and clients with cross-border tax exposure

Registered on the Tax Practitioners Board public register as Y&S Accounting Pty Ltd, a registered tax agent, operating as a CPA practice since 2008.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website plus the Tax Practitioners Board public register listing for Y&S Accounting Pty Ltd; CBD office at Level 37/71 Eagle Street, Brisbane.

7
TPB Tax Agent Fortitude Valley

Lee and Associates, in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, holds credentials. Specialises in property accounting, business tax, personal tax returns.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Property accounting, Business tax, Personal tax returns, Small business.

Best for: Property investors and rental-portfolio holders

Property and business tax specialist offering fixed pricing with a fee-deducted-from-refund option and extended 7-day availability.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website listing registered tax agent status, the Fortitude Valley (Anderson Street) office, phone, and fixed-price fee model.

8
TPB Tax Agent Bridgeman Downs

Reliable Accounting Solutions runs a -led accounting practice in Bridgeman Downs. Specialises in individual tax returns, small business, company and trust returns.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Individual tax returns, Small business, Company and trust returns, Bookkeeping and payroll.

Best for: Sole traders and individual income earners

Principal Kewal Singh is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) running a CPA public practice with registered tax agent status.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website stating CPA public practice and registered tax agent status, with the Bridgeman Downs office address and phone.

9
TPB Tax Agent Virginia

Statham Accountant is a accounting practice based in Virginia, Brisbane. Specialises in smsf accounting and tax, individual and business tax, superannuation.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SMSF accounting and tax, Individual and business tax, Superannuation.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Principal Brad Statham is a Chartered Accountant and registered tax agent with over 20 years' experience specialising in SMSF.

Note: Confirmed via the firm's website stating Chartered Accountant and registered tax agent status, SMSF specialisation, and the Virginia (Walter Street) office address and phone.

10
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

Walker Hill (Brisbane) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, tax, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Brisbane chartered accounting firm working with small businesses on tax, accounting and growth.

Note: Listed from https://walkerhill.com.au/accountants-brisbane/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

11
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

LINK Advisors, in Brisbane, Brisbane, holds CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent credentials. Specialises in small business, sme, cloud accounting.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, SME, Cloud accounting.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Brisbane SME chartered accountants and Xero Platinum Partners serving clients across diverse industries.

Note: Listed from https://www.linkadvisors.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

12
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

Agilis Chartered Accountants runs a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in Brisbane. Specialises in small business, gst, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, GST, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Client-first Brisbane chartered firm specialising in GST, company and small-business tax and advice.

Note: Listed from https://www.agilisca.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

13
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

Mifsud and Associates is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent accounting practice based in Brisbane, Brisbane. Specialises in tax, gst, bas.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax, GST, BAS, Audit.

Best for: Compliance + advisory across SME and individual returns

Brisbane chartered firm; Chartered Tax Adviser and member of The Tax Institute, covering tax, GST, BAS and auditing.

Note: Listed from https://www.mifsudandassociates.com.au/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

14
CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Brisbane

Inspire Accountants (Brisbane) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, tax planning, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax planning, Business advisory.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Brisbane small-business accountants focused on tax planning and helping owners keep more of what they earn.

Note: Listed from https://inspire.accountants/, verified 30/05/2026; CA/CPA/TPB registration not individually cross-referenced - confirm on tpb.gov.au before engaging.

Accountant in Brisbane, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider Price range Service coverage Best for
Mifsud & Associates Hourly + fixed engagement (fees not published)Chartered Accountants ANZ memberSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Walker Hill Fixed-fee packages (free 30-minute strategy session)Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Inspire Accountants (Inspire CA) Fixed-fee advisory (second-opinion review $800)Chartered Accountants (Inspire CA)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Bristax Fixed-fee and quoted engagements (fees not published)CPA practiceSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Rise Accountants Fixed-fee packages (complimentary discovery consult)CPA (Certified Practising Accountants)SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Y&S Accounting Fixed pricing (individual returns from around $145)CPA practice (since 2008)Expats and clients with cross-border tax exposure
Lee and Associates Fixed-price (fee-from-refund, $0 upfront option)Registered tax agentsProperty investors and rental-portfolio holders
Reliable Accounting Solutions Fixed-price packages (low-cost focus)CPA public practiceSole traders and individual income earners
Statham Accountant Quoted engagements (fees not published)Chartered AccountantSMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Walker Hill On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs
LINK Advisors On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs
Agilis Chartered Accountants On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs
Mifsud and Associates On enquiryCA ANZCompliance + advisory across SME and individual returns
Inspire Accountants On enquiryCA ANZSmall-business owners and SMEs

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank accountant in Brisbane

We rank providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect on this site. We weight regulator registration and credentials (the relevant Australian body for this profession), information transparency (published fees, clear scope), specialisation and service coverage, and operating track record. Best Accountants Australia does not accept payment to feature or rank providers; where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not affect position.

Common questions

FAQs: accountant in Brisbane

Who is the best accountant in Brisbane?

Our 2026 ranking puts Mifsud & Associates first for Brisbane, best for smsf trustees and members wanting an smsf specialist. We rank on verifiable credentials, information transparency and service coverage — not paid placement. "Best" depends on your specific needs, so use our ranking criteria below and compare 2–3 before committing.

How much do accountants cost in Brisbane?

Services typically cost between $60 and $1,500 in Brisbane in 2026, depending on scope, provider seniority, and specialisation. Most providers offer free initial quotes; comparing 3 or more before committing is a common consumer approach.

How quickly can I get a quote in Brisbane?

Most accountants in Brisbane respond to quote requests within 24 hours, and many within the same business day. Submitting your requirements once through a comparison service like Best Accountants Australia returns up to 3 quotes in under a minute.

How much does a tax return cost in Australia in 2026?

Simple PAYG return: $99-$160 (online or basic tax agent). Standard return with rental property or share trading: $250-$450. Complex with multiple income streams, capital gains, business income: $350-$700. Sole trader / contractor: $300-$700. Trust or company tax return: $1,200-$3,500. SMSF: $1,500-$3,000. Tax agent fees are tax-deductible in the following year. Most accountants offer free initial consultations.

Do I really need an accountant or can I do my own tax?

You can lodge yourself via myGov for free, suitable for simple PAYG returns with no investments. However, an experienced accountant typically identifies $300-$2,000 in legitimate deductions you'd miss DIY — usually more than their fee. Use an accountant if you have: investment property, share/crypto trading, multiple jobs, sole trader/contractor income, business income, capital gains, salary sacrifice/novated leasing, or work-related expenses over $300. The peace of mind and audit support is also valuable.

How do I find a good accountant for my small business?

Look for: CPA or CA membership (gold standard), tax agent registration with TPB (verify at tpb.gov.au), 5+ years experience in your industry, Xero or MYOB certified (depending on your software), transparent fixed-fee pricing rather than hourly billing, year-round availability not just tax time, willingness to provide proactive advice. Get 2-3 quotes before deciding. Check Google reviews, ask other small business owners in your industry, avoid accountants who only respond at EOFY.

What's the difference between CPA, CA and IPA accountants?

All three are professional accounting bodies in Australia with similar standards: CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountant) — 170,000+ members, focus on broader business and government accounting. CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants ANZ) — 136,000+ members, traditionally seen as elite, strong in big-firm advisory. IPA (Institute of Public Accountants) — 35,000+ members, focus on small-to-medium practice. For tax returns and small business work, all three are equivalent quality. Major banks/listed companies tend to prefer CA-qualified accountants for senior roles.

When do I need to lodge my tax return in Australia?

DIY via myGov: 31 October for the previous financial year (ends 30 June). Via registered tax agent: 15 May the following year (about 7 extra months). Late lodgement: $313 fine for first 4 weeks, then increasing penalties. If you're owed a refund and lodge late, no fine — but no refund either until you lodge. Best practice: lodge in July-August for fastest refund (most processed within 14 days).