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Best Accountant in Perth, 2026

15 accounting firms in Perth, 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 Perth, Fremantle, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Joondalup and Rockingham.

15 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 Perth?

Our top-ranked accountant in Perth for 2026 is Munro's — Munro's is a accounting practice based in Perth (North Perth), Perth. Runners-up: Cooper Partners and Nexia Australia (Perth). All 15 providers in this guide serve Perth and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 15 providers profiled in Perth, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓16 listed providers operate in Perth, WA (of 143 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Perth, Fremantle, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Joondalup.
✓Our #1 pick for Perth: Munro's — best for smsf trustees and members wanting an smsf specialist.
✓Typical accountants pricing in Perth: $60 to $1,500.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 6 June 2026.

15 Verified Accountants in Perth, Ranked

Munro's

TPB Tax Agent Perth (North Perth)

Munro's is a accounting practice based in Perth (North Perth), Perth. Specialises in small business, smsf, property investors.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

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

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Principal Fraser Munro is listed on the Tax Practitioners Board public register (tax agent 25257200); firm holds 142+ five-star Google reviews.

Firm website → (08) 9427 5200 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, address (308 Fitzgerald Street, Perth WA 6000) and phone via the live homepage; confirmed TPB tax-agent registration of principal via tpb.gov.au public register.

Cooper Partners

TPB Tax Agent Perth CBD

Cooper Partners (Perth CBD) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in tax advisory, smsf, succession.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax advisory, SMSF, Succession, Business advisory.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Positioned as a dedicated tax-specialist advisory firm at Level 15, London House, 216 St Georges Terrace in the heart of Perth's CBD.

Firm website → (08) 6311 6900 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Address (Level 15, London House, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000) and phone (08 6311 6900) confirmed across multiple independent listings (Business News, Top4, firm contact page); homepage live but on a TLS cert that blocked direct fetch.

Nexia Australia (Perth)

Perth CBD

Nexia Australia (Perth), in Perth CBD, Perth, holds credentials. Specialises in tax consulting, audit & assurance, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax consulting, Audit & assurance, Business advisory, SMSF.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Part of the Nexia global network with a sizeable Perth practice (15 directors, 100+ staff) in the CBD.

Firm website → +61 8 9463 2463 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, CBD address (Level 4, 88 William Street, Perth WA 6000), phone and director roster via the live Nexia Perth location page.

RSM Australia (Perth)

Perth CBD

RSM Australia (Perth) runs a -led accounting practice in Perth CBD. Specialises in tax advisory, audit & assurance, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Tax advisory, Audit & assurance, Business advisory, SMSF.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Recognised as the fifth largest accounting firm in Western Australia for three consecutive years; part of a 1,800+ staff, 32-office national firm.

Firm website → +61 8 9261 9100 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, Perth CBD address (Level 32, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000), phone and scale/ranking via the live RSM Perth office page.

McKinley Plowman

West Perth & Joondalup

McKinley Plowman is a accounting practice based in West Perth & Joondalup, Perth. Specialises in property investors, small business, smsf.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

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

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Reports a client Net Promoter Score 40 points above the industry average across its West Perth and Joondalup offices.

Firm website → (08) 9301 2200 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, both office addresses (Level 4, 40 Kings Park Rd, West Perth; Level 2, 5 Davidson Tce, Joondalup) and phone via the live homepage.

TFP Tax Accountants

CPA · CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Perth (North Perth)

TFP Tax Accountants (Perth (North Perth)) is a CPA-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, tax returns, capital gains tax.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax returns, Capital gains tax, Superannuation.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Senior tax advisor holds both CPA and CA designations plus Registered Tax Agent status, with 10+ years in tax accounting.

Firm website → 0401 450 434 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, address (252 Fitzgerald Street, Perth WA 6000), director/advisor credentials and contact details via the live homepage.

M&H Tax and Accounting

CPA TPB Tax Agent Nedlands

M&H Tax and Accounting, in Nedlands, Perth, holds CPA credentials. Specialises in small business, smsf, tax compliance.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, SMSF, Tax compliance, Trusts & companies.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Displays CPA Australia and Tax Practitioners Board registration badges; team of CPA-qualified, TPB-registered tax agents.

Firm website → (08) 9275 7888 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, Nedlands office address, phone and CPA/TPB credentials via the live homepage.

Pine Tax (Pine Accounting & Tax Services)

CPA TPB Tax Agent West Perth

Pine Tax (Pine Accounting & Tax Services) runs a CPA-led accounting practice in West Perth. Specialises in smsf, small business, individual tax.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SMSF, Small business, Individual tax, Bookkeeping (Xero).

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

CPA Australia and Tax Practitioners Board listed, plus Certified Xero Adviser, with 10+ years' experience.

Firm website → 0404 445 437 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, West Perth address (8/62 Ord Street), phone and CPA/TPB/Xero credentials via the live homepage.

Private Accounting Advisers

CA ANZ Subiaco

Private Accounting Advisers is a accounting practice based in Subiaco, Perth. Specialises in small business, smsf, tax consulting.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, SMSF, Tax consulting, Virtual CFO.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia members who agree a written, fixed fee structure before any work begins; SMSF Authorised Representative No. 001261971.

Firm website → (08) 9380 6069 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, Subiaco address (105 Railway Road), phone, CA/CPA/CIMA credentials and fee policy via the live About page.

Supervision SMSF Solutions

SMSF South Perth

Supervision SMSF Solutions (South Perth) is a -qualified accounting firm. Specialises in smsf, tax planning, business advisory.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: SMSF, Tax planning, Business advisory, Estate planning.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Dedicated SMSF specialist firm operating since 2003 and holding its own Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 435751).

Firm website → (08) 9367 9655 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, South Perth address (Level 2, 76 Mill Point Road), phone, AFSL number and 2003 establishment via the live homepage.

Steve Hamilton Chartered Accountant

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Carramar (Wanneroo / Perth northern suburbs)

Steve Hamilton Chartered Accountant, in Carramar (Wanneroo / Perth northern suburbs), Perth, holds credentials. Specialises in small business, individual & company tax, cloud accounting.

Fee structure

Fixed-fee

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Individual & company tax, Cloud accounting, Investment property.

Best for: Property investors and rental-portfolio holders

Member of Chartered Accountants ANZ and TPB-registered tax agent, with all work completed personally and 30+ years' experience.

Firm website → (08) 6406 1232 Verify on TPB Register ↗

Note: Confirmed firm name, office (25 Westwood Meander, Carramar, Wanneroo), phone, CA ANZ + TPB credentials via the live homepage.

Dry Kirkness

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent West Perth

Dry Kirkness runs a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-led accounting practice in West Perth. Specialises in small business, business advisory, audit.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Business advisory, Audit.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Long-standing West Perth chartered firm offering accounting, audit and strategic business advice.

Firm website → Verify on TPB Register ↗

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

Hamiltons Chartered Accountants

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Perth

Hamiltons Chartered Accountants is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent accounting practice based in Perth, Perth. Specialises in small business, tax planning, individuals.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Small business, Tax planning, Individuals.

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

Perth chartered accountants focused on practical tax and small-business accounting.

Firm website → Verify on TPB Register ↗

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

Elevate Accounting

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent South Perth

Elevate Accounting (South Perth) is a CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent-qualified accounting firm. Specialises in small business, business advisory, tax planning.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

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

Best for: Small-business owners and SMEs

South Perth firm focused on profit improvement, cash flow and tax for growing businesses.

Firm website → Verify on TPB Register ↗

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

Cooper Partners

CA ANZ TPB Tax Agent Perth

Cooper Partners, in Perth, Perth, holds CA ANZ, TPB Tax Agent credentials. Specialises in specialist tax, smsf, business advisory.

Fee structure

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Registration

TPB-registered

Specialises in: Specialist tax, SMSF, Business advisory, Property investors.

Best for: SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

Perth specialist tax and advisory practice serving businesses, family groups and SMSFs.

Firm website → Verify on TPB Register ↗

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

Accountant in Perth, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Munro's	Free initial business meeting; paid tax consults + fixed engagement quotes	Registered Tax Agent (TPB verified)	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Cooper Partners	Bespoke advisory fees (tailored engagements)	Specialist taxation advisory firm	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Nexia Australia (Perth)	Engagement-based professional fees	Mid-tier national/global network firm	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
RSM Australia (Perth)	Engagement-based professional fees	Established 1922 (first RSM Aust. office)	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
McKinley Plowman	Competitive suburban fee structure	Established 1997	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
TFP Tax Accountants	From-fee tax returns (quote on request)	CPA & CA qualified senior advisor	Small-business owners and SMEs
M&H Tax and Accounting	Fixed-fee compliance packages (quote on request)	CPA qualified accountants	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Pine Tax (Pine Accounting & Tax Services)	Competitive fixed pricing, no hidden fees	CPA Australia member	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Private Accounting Advisers	Agreed fixed fee via written engagement letter	Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ)	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Supervision SMSF Solutions	Published SMSF fee schedule (fixed packages)	SMSF specialists since 2003	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist
Steve Hamilton Chartered Accountant	Free initial consultation; fixed quotes per engagement	Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)	Property investors and rental-portfolio holders
Dry Kirkness	On enquiry	CA ANZ	Small-business owners and SMEs
Hamiltons Chartered Accountants	On enquiry	CA ANZ	Small-business owners and SMEs
Elevate Accounting	On enquiry	CA ANZ	Small-business owners and SMEs
Cooper Partners	On enquiry	CA ANZ	SMSF trustees and members wanting an SMSF specialist

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 Perth

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 Perth

Who is the best accountant in Perth?

Our 2026 ranking puts Munro's first for Perth, 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 Perth?

Services typically cost between $60 and $1,500 in Perth 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 Perth?

Most accountants in Perth 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).

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