Project-based businesses carry a particular financial risk: consolidated results may appear sound while individual jobs or developments are underperforming. By the time the position becomes visible in the financial statements, margin and cash may already have been lost.
We work with builders, trade businesses and property developers to provide clearer insight into individual job and project performance. This requires reliable operational and financial information, considered in the context of the reporting, licensing and commercial requirements applying to the business or development.
For licensed contractors, financial reporting can affect the ability to tender for and deliver work. For developers, feasibility, funding, structure and tax treatment need to be considered before commitments are made. Our advice connects the reported financial position with the commercial reality of each project, enabling informed decisions at a stage when outcomes can still be influenced.
QBCC Reporting
QBCC financial requirements reporting involves more than preparing figures for lodgement. Our approach considers the underlying accounts, financial ratios and forward financial position, including anticipated licence category changes, working capital requirements and associated reporting implications.
Property Development
From initial feasibility and acquisition structuring through to funding, taxation and project delivery, sound financial advice is relevant at every stage of development. As projects progress, changing costs, financial assumptions and emerging risks are reviewed to support informed commercial decisions.
Trade Business Advisory
Understanding the financial performance of individual jobs and projects is essential for trade and contracting businesses. Through job costing, margin analysis and cash flow management, our advice provides greater visibility over profitability and working capital, supporting more effective pricing, planning and sustainable growth.
Selected advisory matters.
- Job and project profitability where consolidated results conceal margin pressure.
- QBCC minimum financial requirements reporting and anticipated category changes.
- Work in progress, retentions, progress claims and revenue recognition.
- Project cash flow, funding requirements and working capital pressure.
- Development feasibility before acquisition and at key project milestones.
- Project structure, funding and tax treatment.
- Review of completed projects to identify margin leakage and improve future pricing.
