FAQ
Answers to Common Questions
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General
1
Do we really need a fractional CFO for our business?
Yes. Any business benefits when decisions are guided by clear financial data. We tailor our engagement - light-touch support or full strategic leadership - to your goals, team and budget.
2
How is this different from our accountant?
Your accountant handles compliance and tax. We focus on growth strategy, profit optimisation, and helping you make decisions that increase revenue.
3
Do you support all business sizes?
Absolutely. We work with startups, sole traders, scale-ups and established companies. We tailor the engagement to what you need - from help with smaller tasks to ongoing, complex financial leadership.
4
How quickly will we see results?
Most clients identify their first opportunity within 30 days.
5
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your business size, scope of work, and the services you need. We tailor each engagement to your goals and budget - let’s have a quick call to understand your needs and go from there.
Strategic Services
1
How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Operational Services
1
What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Compliance Services
1
How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Financial Strategic Planning
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How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Service: Operational Oversight
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Business Process Review
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Efficiency Improvement
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Contracts Review
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How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Service: Stakeholder Communication
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How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Service: Insurance Administration
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Risk Management
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Management Accounting
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How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Service: Budgeting & Forecasting
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How is this different from basic bookkeeping or tax accounting?
Strategic services focus on growth planning, forecasting, and decision support. We help you design the future of your business, not just record the past.
2
What size businesses benefit most?
Typically $300K-$15M revenue. If you want clearer strategy, forecasting, and board-ready reporting, you will see value.
3
How quickly do we see outcomes?
Most clients get actionable strategic insights in the first 30 days, with measurable improvements over 60-90 days.
4
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We complement internal teams with planning, forecasting, and decision support while keeping tax and compliance workflows aligned.
Service: Cash Flow Management
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Debt Recovery Management
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Payroll Management
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Superannuation Compliance
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Accounting Software Setup
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Software Optimisation & Integration
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Bookkeeping Services
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Bookkeeping Training & Support
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What improvements can we expect operationally?
Common outcomes include noticeable cost reductions, meaningful productivity gains, and major error-rate reductions through better processes and smart automation. The exact impact depends on your operations, and we tailor improvements to where they matter most.
2
Will this disrupt our team?
We phase changes carefully, provide training, and align workflows to minimise disruption while improving day-to-day efficiency.
3
Do you support our existing tools?
Yes. We optimise your current stack first, then integrate or replace tools only when it clearly adds value.
4
How quickly can changes be implemented?
Most operational improvements start landing within 2-6 weeks depending on scope, with quick wins delivered in the first sprint.
Service: Year-End Reporting
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
Service: Tax Accountant Liaison
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How do you reduce compliance risk?
We implement controls, documentation, monitoring, and clear responsibilities to prevent errors and missed obligations.
2
Can you work with our accountant or insurer?
Absolutely. We coordinate with your existing professionals to streamline handoffs and keep everything on track.
3
What results should we expect?
On-time filings, fewer penalties, faster audits/claims, and stronger records that stand up to scrutiny.
4
Do you help prepare for audits or reviews?
Yes. We organise documentation, perform pre-audit checks, close gaps, and liaise with auditors to speed up the process.
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Australian Businesses
Professional financial guidance that helps Australian businesses thrive with confident cash flow management and complete tax compliance.
Before Switch Accounting, we were drowning in spreadsheets and constantly stressed about cash flow. Now we have clear systems and sleep better knowing our finances are bulletproof.
Andrew F
Karabiner, NSW
Partnering with Switch Accounting was one of the best decisions we made at Facade XS. Their advice helped us scale without the stress of compliance headaches holding us back.
Manuel D
Facade XS, NSW
We identified $47K in growth opportunities within the first month. Sarbjit's financial strategy completely changed our decision-making process.
Garry B
GS Security, NSW
The monthly reporting completely changed how we run our business. For the first time, I can see 12 months ahead and make decisions based on data, not gut feeling.
Angela M
Cumberland Ecology, NSW
“Before Switch Accounting, we were drowning in spreadsheets and constantly stressed about cash flow. Now we have clear systems and sleep better knowing our finances are bulletproof.”
Andrew F
Karabiner, NSW
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