Specialist Services

Acquisitions & Mergers

There are several scenarios where you might wish to attain a business enterprise. Whatever the situation, David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd can remove the stress from the process and maximise the opportunity for you.

Whether you are considering buying a business or merging with another business, we have the experience and expertise you require. Are you getting a good deal? Is the business right for you? Can you afford it? Have all avenues for future growth been investigated? We ask the right questions, and find the required answers.

The services we provide cover every stage of the process - From identifying potential acquisitions and negotiating the commercial elements of the transaction to forecasting the future of the business. Our services include:

• A review of your goals and objectives
• Due diligence services
• Preparation of financial forecasts
• Advice on the potential pitfalls and rewards involved in a merger
• Assistance with purchase negotiations
• Advice on financing
• Assistance with preparing a business plan

Drawing on the skills of professionals reduces your chances of purchasing an unsuitable business. Let David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd show you how our experience can save you stress and provide you with the great opportunity a business acquisition or merger can be!

Building & Construction

We specialise in the construction industry and have built up a reputation over forty years for our unique skills in this industry.

We provide a range of services to the industry, which include:

• Contractor and Subcontractor financial and compliance reviews
• Review of wage systems for compliance with Industrial Instrument
• Project cost reporting systems
• Claims administration systems
• Dispute resolution
• Distressed project workouts
• Review and recovery of subcontractor failures
• Financial reporting systems

Company Secretary

Company legislation requires businesses to perform several administration tasks that take up a lot of valuable company time. The last thing you need as a business owner is to be stressed out trying to ensure you comply with the Corporations Law. The possible threat of penalties for failing to keep up with the changing rules is too great a risk to take.

At David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd we can relieve this burden for you. Our services include:

• General advice on company law
• Company formations
• Filing annual returns on your behalf
• Preparing all documentation related to minutes and resolutions
• Maintaining statutory books
• Assistance with changes of directors, shareholders, addresses, and office details
• Bonus issues
• Share transfers
• Registered office facility

Please contact us for further information on how we can help you get back to running your business.

Forensic

Forensic accounting is the use of accounting techniques to assess the financial implications of legal disputes. In a dispute over money it is imperative to obtain accurate, timely advice.

At David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd we offer assistance in legal disputes to swiftly make those headaches over money disappear. Often with our intervention the dispute can be settled without a court case. However, in the event that a court case is required, we can provide the information and documentation required for your case, and act as an expert witness in court. 

All our specialists possess a sound understanding of legal concepts and procedures and have years of relevant experience. They are ready and able to guide you through the treacherous territory of the legal industry!

Rental Property

At David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd we have the expertise required to assist you in a variety of areas relating to residential and commercial property.

The services we offer include:

• Advice on purchasing a property
• Reviews of lease agreements
• Advice on funding
• Guidance in tax minimisation
• Advice on ownership structure
• Periodic reviews to ensure returns are maximised

The importance of forecasts in making a residential investment cannot be emphasised enough. We can provide you with forecasts for:

• Revenue returns
• Financial position
• Potential growth

Contact us today for more information on how we can assist you in the business of rental properties!

Self-managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)

There are several trust laws and legislative requirements for setting up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Typically you need to:

• Obtain a trust deed
• Appoint trustees
• Sign a trustee declaration (NAT 71089)
• Elect to become a regulated fund
• Obtain a tax file number (TFN)
• Obtain an Australian business number (ABN)

At David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd we provide the professional advice you need to set up your own fund and greatly simplify the process for you. 

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. At David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd we take the unwanted burden from you.

The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:

• Obtaining comparative results
• Establishing a realistic sale price
• Taking the business to the market
• Negotiating with potential purchasers
• Drafting a contract

Our friendly, professional team will help you obtain a maximum return for your business.

Succession Planning

To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.

Contact us for more information on forming a plan that facilitates a hassle-free continuation of your business!

Superannuation

As the Government encourages Australians to take responsibility for and reach their financial retirement goals, citizens are repeatedly required to deal with superannuation funds. Self-managed superannuation is a means of saving for retirement. It enables you to control your investment strategy, reduce tax while obtaining tax benefits, and control administration costs.

Superannuation law is a delicate area and personalised planning is required for each individual. The team at David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd are superannuation experts who can assist in establishing a superannuation fund that will effectively enable you to reach your financial retirement goals.

Services we offer include:

• Establishing self-managed superannuation funds
• Completing information for the Insurance and Superannuation Commissions
• Superannuation audits
• Advice on compliance matters
• Advice on taxation benefits
• Advice on employer obligations

Trusts

A trust provides a valuable way to protect the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others. Our extensive experience with trusts enables us to offer specialist advice on trust formation and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in trust administration can prove invaluable. We can assist with:

• Preparing and executing the vital documentation required for trust formation
• Attending to the special requirements involved in reporting for trusts
• Completing the trust administration:
• Minute-keeping service
• Annual accounts
• Taxation
• Asset management
• Investment monitoring
• Income distribution

Contact us today to ensure your trust is formed and administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements and guaranteed to fulfill its purpose!

Valuations

Am I getting the best price for the sale of my business? Is the asking price too much? An independent valuation provides you with answers to the questions you often need to ask about the value of a business or property.

We are trained and experienced in business valuations and can provide you with simple guidelines and formulae to determine the value of your business or property. We can also appear in court or for arbitration as expert witnesses in relation to business valuations.

Choose David Hicks & Co Pty Ltd for a professional, accurate valuation service!