About GPL Partners

About GPL Partners

GPL Partners are a team of highly experienced and qualified Chartered Accountants and business advisors with office locations in Peakhurst and Oran Park.

Our team is committed to the highest quality of service by ensuring our clients are provided with the following key principles; professionalism, quality of work, proactivity, responsiveness and education through knowledge.

GPL Partners was originally founded by Neville Moore and Ray Gelder as ‘Moore Gelder & Co' in 1970. From its inception, the firm has prided itself on providing professional hands-on business, accounting and taxation advice to its clients. The legacy of the original founders continues with the existing partners in regards to client focus and service. GPL service a wide range of business clients, ranging from small and medium businesses to large groups and multinationals. GPL focus on all aspects of the business journey whether it’s the start-up, growth or mature phase, we enjoy the challenge of providing the practical advice throughout.

GPL Financial Group (GPLFG) was established in 2002 to attend to the financial planning requirements for GPL Partners’ clients. GPLFG provides all financial planning services including wealth management, SMSF set up and investment advice, estate planning, retirement planning and personal insurance. Our wide range of services is further enhanced by being located within an accounting practice so that clients have a one stop shop for all their accounting and financial planning needs.

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Small businesses may ‘collapse under strain of payday super’, IPA warns

Small businesses may ‘collapse under strain of payday super’, IPA warns

Existing issues within the SG system must be rectified before the government proceeds with the new changes, the IPA says.

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ATO’s hands tied with scrapping on-hold debts, expert says

ATO’s hands tied with scrapping on-hold debts, expert says

The Tax Office lacks power under current laws to do anything about the wildly unpopular scheme despite plans to review its approach, according to a UNSW professor.

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What Drives Your Business Growth and Profits?

What Drives Your Business Growth and Profits?

Every business owner wants to grow their business and their profits. 

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Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shifting to firmer debt collection activity

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shifting to firmer debt collection activity

The ATO has flagged a return to more aggressive debt collection actions after seeing a trend of profitable businesses that have the capacity to pay their tax debts but are actively choosing not to do so.

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Why employee v contractor comes down to fine print

Why employee v contractor comes down to fine print

The task of worker classification has been a long-running point of contention but the Commissioner’s response to recent court cases suggests a written contract is king.

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Sharing economy reporting regime for platform operators

Sharing economy reporting regime for platform operators

Individuals participating in the sharing economy should be aware that transactions for supplying taxi travel/ride sourcing and short-term accommodation are now required to be reported under the sharing economy reporting regime (SERR).

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Countries producing the most solar power by gigawatt hours

Countries producing the most solar power by gigawatt hours

Check out the countries that produce the most solar power.

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Illegal access nets $637 million

Illegal access nets $637 million

The ATO has found $637 million of superannuation savings has left the system due to illegal early access carried out through SMSFs.

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Accessing superannuation benefits.

Accessing superannuation benefits.

Common conditions of release include the fund member having reached preservation age and retired, or commenced a transition-to-retirement income stream; ceasing an employment arrangement on or after the age of 60; being 65 years old even though they haven’t retired; or having died.

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Financial Planning News

Aged care report goes to the heart of Australia’s tax debate

Aged care report goes to the heart of Australia’s tax debate

The Aged Care Taskforce was asked to report on how to fund aged care around the country. In so doing, it took a side in Australia’s national tax ‘tragedy.’

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Removed super no longer protected from creditors: court

Removed super no longer protected from creditors: court

A recent Federal Court ruling has found that the transfer of super from a husband to his wife’s superannuation account is no longer protected as an interest of the bankrupt in a regulated super fund under the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

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ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the ATO as they allegedly reported certain classes of assets at the same value for at least three income years.

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The 2025 Financial Year Tax & Super Changes You Need to Know!

The 2025 Financial Year Tax & Super Changes You Need to Know!

The new financial year is fast approaching and so are a number of changes to superannuation contribution amounts and the individual tax rates. These changes are outlined below, as is some information on how you may be able to work with these changes when managing your tax affairs during 2024-25. 

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Investment and economic outlook, March 2024

Investment and economic outlook, March 2024

Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.

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The compounding benefits from reinvesting dividends

The compounding benefits from reinvesting dividends

Using income distributions to purchase additional ETF units can significantly compound capital growth and income returns over time.

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Three things to consider when switching your super

Three things to consider when switching your super

Understanding how your super works and ensuring you get the most from your fund are essential to achieve the retirement lifestyle you envision.

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Oldest Buildings in the World.

Oldest Buildings in the World.

Check out the oldest Buildings in the World.

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Illegal access nets $637 million

Illegal access nets $637 million

The ATO has found $637 million of superannuation savings has left the system due to illegal early access carried out through SMSFs.

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Peakhurst Office
  • 732 Forest Road, Peakhurst NSW 2210
Oran Park Office
  • Level 2, 351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570

Steven Lynch

Partner

Steven is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in the Accounting Industry. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a registered Company Auditor, Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Auditor and Registered Tax Agent.

Steven has completed a Bachelor of Business Degree with Charles Sturt University, a Diploma in Accounting, a Financial Planning proper authority course through the Securities Institute and has also completed a Certificate of Transport Management with University of Sydney.

Steven’s primary focus is with assisting business and individual clients achieve their professional goals. He has developed a reputation as a valuable business advisor and has a long track record of effectively representing clients in dealing with government and stakeholders, particularly in the not-for-profit and transport industry.

Clients know they can rely on Steven to provide reliable advice and to act as a sounding board, testing assumptions and providing innovative solutions.
The long, lasting relationships clients forge with Steven is testimony to the trust and dependability clients have come to rely on to achieve their aspirations.

Nathan Phipps

Partner

Nathan is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience in the Accounting Industry, specifically in the SME advisory market. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a Registered Tax Agent and an SMSF Auditor. Nathan completed his Bachelor of Business Degree with Western Sydney University and the Financial Planning proper authority course through the Securities Institute.

Nathan specializes in providing hands on advice to assist SME clients to achieve their goals. He has a strong background in franchise business’s, business restructuring, family business succession planning and SMSF tax advisory services.

Nathan works closely with his clients which helps give him an in depth understanding of their specific requirements and allows him to provide accurate and timely advice. Clients appreciate Nathan’s open and honest approach and he will always tell it as he sees it.

Daniel Caldwell

Partner

Daniel is a Chartered Accountant with over 14 years experience in the Accounting Industry at mid-tier and boutique accounting firms. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Daniel has completed a Bachelor of Business degree with Western Sydney university and a Diploma in Financial Planning with Kaplan Professional.

Daniel specialises in providing hands-on business advisory, accounting and taxation services to SME clients across a wide range of industries. His background includes SME asset protection, restructuring, cloud technology and tax planning.

Daniel’s primary objective is to build long lasting client relationships by delivering a high-quality service to clients providing a holistic yet practical approach to accounting and taxation advice to maximise their opportunity for success.

Taxation Services

Companies across the board are looking for better ways to manage the increased strain on their tax accounting and reporting obligations. GPL partners can help you achieve better control over tax accounting issues and increase your ability to focus on the more strategic tax aspects of your business. We offer advice on the best strategy for your business through to the execution of your income tax, BAS and state-based tax compliance.

Our approach is to proactively monitor your tax position to ensure that you are aware of future tax obligations and available options to minimise your tax position. A significant part of our strategy is to provide clients with timely and accurate advice on tax matters including legitimate tax minimisation strategies.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at admin@gplpartners.com.au

Business Advisory

Managing cashflow and sustaining business growth are challenges most businesses face, regardless of the industry.

To proposer in a volatile economy and manage a rapidly changing environment, your business needs to be forward thinking and flexible. We apply strategic thinking and business analysis tools to deliver measurable outcomes for businesses. Our services can guide you through the whole of life cycle of your business to assist in achieving ongoing success.

These services assist you to develop and implement growth strategies and solid internal systems across the business to ensure that you reach your full potential. This can include, management reporting, payroll management, cashflow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, breakeven analysis, benchmarking and much more.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at admin@gplpartners.com.au

Tax Structuring & Asset Protection

Deciding on a legal structure for your business is an important decision with potentially complex tax implications. While taxation is only one element of the equation when making a choice, our team helps you understand the taxation consequences of a particular business structure while also dealing with personal asset protection. Consideration should be given to structuring your business and personal assets to protect them from unforeseen circumstances.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at admin@gplpartners.com.au

Auditing

Financial statement audits and other assurance services play a critical role in creating and maintaining investor confidence and unlocking valuable insights into your business. Our services assist clients in fulfilling a range of compliance obligations by conducting independent audits, risk consulting and reviews of financial information. We help our clients identify incidences of non-compliance and increase confidence in the integrity of the information, systems and processes under review.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at admin@gplpartners.com.au

Superannuation & Estate Planning

Saving through superannuation is a tax-effective option that can make your savings grow faster. Our services will assist in putting you in the advantageous position of becoming the recipient of balanced and impartial guidance from ethical professionals that are both accountants and financial planners. You can increase the probability of accomplishing your retirement goals by putting in place an appropriate superannuation strategy to achieve a secure and comfortable retirement.

As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities of life. Knowing your hard-earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose provides peace of mind. For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity. Moreover, as a client, you can expect superior SMSF advice and optimum service standards that ensure your savings, tax advantages and retirement are not compromised by a non-compliant fund structure or flawed investment strategy.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at admin@gplpartners.com.au

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