Strategic Advisors for Decisions You Only Make Once
When you are facing a decision you only make once, we give you a clear, modelled view of what each option really costs before you commit. We work with Perth owners on acquisitions, restructures, succession, exit prep, partner buy-outs and turnarounds, on a scoped fixed fee. Brought in when the stakes are high and the answer is not in the books.
You Run the Business Every Day. This One Call You Cannot Afford to Get Wrong
You know your numbers well enough to run the place. But buying, selling, splitting with a partner or pulling out of a bad year are decisions you make once, with no benchmark to check yourself against. That is the gap we fill: a clear, modelled view of what each option actually costs you and what it leaves on the table.
You are thinking about selling
You suspect the business is worth something but cannot say what a buyer would actually pay. We normalise the earnings, tidy the structure and tell you the real number, with time to lift it before you go to market.
A deal is on the table
A competitor is for sale, or someone has made you an offer, and you are working off their figures alone. We run the diligence, pressure-test the price and structure it so the tax does not quietly eat the upside.
A partner or family change is coming
A buy-out, a redemption or handing over to the next generation, and you want it fair without blowing up the relationship. We set the valuation and the tax position before anyone signs, so the conversation stays about the people.
A bad year has caught up with you
Cashflow has tightened, the ATO is calling and the bank wants a meeting you would rather not take. We step in, work out what is recoverable, and deal with the ATO and the lender so you can think straight again.
Scoped Projects, Defined Outcomes, Written Deliverables
Each engagement is scoped upfront. You know what you are getting and what it costs before we start. No open-ended hourly meter.
- Sale readiness: normalised EBITDA, working capital, add-back schedule
- Financial due diligence on acquisition targets
- Business valuation: capitalisation of earnings, DCF, comparable transactions
- Deal structure: share sale vs asset sale, vendor finance, earn-out
- Restructure: rollovers, scrip-for-scrip, consolidated group elections
- Partner buyout valuations and tax-effective exit mechanics
- Distressed business triage: cashflow, ATO negotiation, lender liaison
- Written final report with recommendations and execution checklist
We Sit on Your Side of the Table and Protect What the Decision Is Worth
We tell you the real number, not the comfortable one
You get the modelled figure and the trade-offs in plain terms, including the answer you might not want to hear. You make the call with the full picture, not a sales pitch dressed up as advice.
We are paid for the decision, not for hanging around
One scoped project, one fixed fee, agreed before we start. Different from Virtual CFO, which is ongoing. If you only need us for this decision, that is all we charge you for.
We structure it so the tax does not take the win
A good deal can be undone by a structure that triggers tax you never planned for. We are IPA & TPB registered tax agents, so every option we put to you is modelled for what it costs after tax, not before.
From First Call to Final Report
Free Strategy Call
90 minutes. Tell us the decision. We confirm we can help and outline the work.
Scoped Proposal & Delivery
Fixed fee with deliverables, milestones and timeline, then workshops, modelling and document review with a weekly progress check.
Final Report & Execution
Written report with recommendation and checklist. We can help execute or hand off to your existing team.
Scoped Fixed Fees, Quoted Per Project
Advisory work varies too much for a price-list, a valuation is different from an acquisition DD. We scope it on the discovery call and send a fixed fee within 48 hours.
What Perth Owners Ask Before Engaging an Advisor
How is this different from Virtual CFO?
Virtual CFO is an ongoing monthly retainer where we embed in your leadership rhythm. Business Advisory is a one-off project: scoped, delivered, closed out. Many clients use both at different stages.
How early should I engage before selling?
12-18 months out is the sweet spot. Long enough to clean up working capital, smooth EBITDA, restructure if needed and get tax positions right. Less than 6 months and you are deal-prepping under pressure, often at a discount.
Can you value my business?
Yes. We use capitalisation of earnings, DCF or comparable transactions depending on the situation. Our valuations are recognised by major Australian banks and ATO for related-party transactions.
I owe the ATO. Can you help?
Yes. We negotiate payment plans, request remission of penalties where warranted, and represent you with ATO debt teams. Many distressed turnarounds start here.
Do you handle the legal side too?
No. We work alongside your commercial lawyer. We will recommend one from our network if you do not have one. KSH TAX owns the financial, tax and structuring side.
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Make the Next Decision the Right One
Book a free 90-minute strategy call. Tell us the decision in front of you, and we will outline how a scoped, fixed-fee project gets you to a clear answer.
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