Clients benefit from having a senior financial manager on their team to facilitate optimal performance in strategy development, resource allocation and profit
maximisation; and effective compliance reporting.
Our specialised approach to professional services gives our clients added advantage in growing their business because we understand their needs and
situations.
By delivering our services against this backdrop Pilot is now a recognised leader in the most stringent financial and technical disciplines.
Our Commercial Services division has a proven track record in providing our clients with timely leading edge services and advice and communicating the results in an efficient manner. We provide advice to a wide range of clients including privately owned businesses, government bodies, individuals and publicly listed companies.
The directors forming the driving force behind our Commercial Services division collectively boast more than 60 years experience in professional practice and
have an intimate knowledge of each of their clients’ businesses and their needs. They have direct involvement in all assignments and are supported by a team of
highly motivated and skilled professionals who are committed to professional excellence and standards, quality service and practical advice to help ensure our
clients’ growth and success.
Whether it be minimising financial risks, evaluating your financial growth strategy, creating internal audit procedures or advising on a potential business
transaction, Pilot can help your business find strategic direction.
We provide a broad range of services in financial strategy and management which include:
Financial and Management Reporting Systems
Efficient reporting systems ensure the right information reaches the right people at the right time in your organisation. We can install and
advise on the best computer based management and financial reporting systems for your business needs, facilitating efficient and accurate communication to management, directors and stakeholders. We can also provide a training and support service to your staff, ensuring that at all times you get the best from the technology available.
Business Planning, Budgeting and Cash Flow Forecasting
We can help your business develop and implement a focused business plan capitalising on your organisation’s strengths and opportunities. Our expertise in installing cashflow forecasting and budget control systems ensures your business is equipped to chart and achieve its future objectives.
Tax Planning and Consulting
Utilising the latest complex changes to income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefits and GST laws, our experienced specialists can provide you with a broad range of taxation advice tailored to reduce or defer your income tax liability. We also produce regular publications aimed at keeping you informed of the latest tax changes and how they will affect you.
Superannuation Advice
We can assist by reviewing the tax consequences of differing retirement strategies and help establish and administer your own self-managed superannuation fund. Maximise your investment by allowing us to keep you up to date on your retirement and superannuation requirements.
Business Structures
We can create the right structure for your business venture, which addresses your organisation’s commercial, taxation and financial issues, either from the start of a business or through reorganisation of existing structures.
Special Consulting Services
Based on our knowledge of the latest issues affecting a broad range of industries and professions, our team consults clients on specific
industry ‘benchmarks’ and provides expert advice on the impact of government legislative changes affecting business.
Audit and Assurance
We provide clients with high quality professional auditing and investigation services that focus on value adding to our clients’ operations.
Our range of audit services include: External audits and assurance to fulfil your statutory requirements;
- Development of internal audit procedures manuals;
- Completion of due diligence assignments
specifically tailored to your business’ needs; - Specific compliance audits of financial systems to identify potential business weaknesses and risks;
- Trust account audits;
- Not-for-profit organisation and licensed club audits.
Corporate Advisory Services
We can provide clients with strategic advice and planning to help shape the future of their business.
Our Corporate Advisory Services include: Analysis of businesses targeted for mergers, acquisitions or divestments;
- Investigating accountants’ reports in relation to capital raising activities or loan application reviews;
- Provision of objective valuations of businesses and their related assets;
- Development of new and diversified corporate structures for clients designed to encourage financial growth;
- Provision of independent expert reports on a particular transaction including fairness of vendor consideration and profit forecasts;
- Implementation and review of business plans.