Stars of Coffs Coast 2026
February 9, 2026
✨ We’re so proud to cheer on one of our amazing partners, Catherine as she steps onto the stage – all in support of the
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HQB ACCOUNTANTS
Trusted accounting, audit and advisory since 1955.
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HQB ACCOUNTANTS
More Than Just Numbers. Your Partners in Growth.
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HQB ACCOUNTANTS
Locals supporting locals through trusted, custom financial solutions.
Our Services
HQB offers comprehensive accounting, audit and advisory services, delivering practical, strategic financial solutions that help regional businesses achieve growth, compliance and long-term success with confidence.
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Your Partner for Accuracy, Wealth, and Clarity
HQB’s team of highly qualified Chartered Accountants takes the work and worry out of taxation and compliance. We work with individuals, families and businesses to achieve their financial goals.
Regional Firm, Major Audit Capabilities
Too often regional entities have to look to the big city when a registered company auditor is needed. HQB has an in-house team of registered auditors based right here in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen.
Licensed To Manage Company, Trust Account, or Statutory SMSF fund Audits
Expert Guidance for Informed Business Decisions
As business advisors, the team at HQB applies their wealth of business knowledge and diverse industry experience to helping businesses in Coffs Harbour to flourish and grow. Not only do we ensure you have the numbers needed to make informed decisions, we help you plan and implement best practice business strategies.
We are the partners you can trust
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Seven Decades of Regional Business Partnership
Dedicated partners for accurate compliance and smart decisions.
We treat all our clients as valued partners. Each client, no matter how big or small, has a Partner and a Manager on their team, and clients know that the Partners are available and involved with their business.
Thanks to a program of perpetual systems improvement, our team manage your taxation and compliance needs seamlessly, in an accurate and timely manner.
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Local Roots, Supporting a Vibrant Community
After six decades serving the Coffs Coast, we certainly consider ourselves “local” accountants. Our firm may have grown, but our roots are still firmly in this community.
As a local accounting firm, HQB supports a wide range of events, clubs and initiatives to help build a stronger, more vibrant community.
- Local & community-minded
- Dependable & innovative
- Your reliable financial partners
- Trusted since 1955
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Meet The Partners
HQB treat all our clients as valued business partners. Each client, no matter how big or small, has a Partner and a Manager on their team. Our Partners are qualified Chartered Accountants and clients know that the Partners are available and involved with their business.
Ian Hogbin
Managing Partner
James Davis
Partner
Catherine Stojcevska
Partner
Brad Sheaves
Partner
David Gorman
Partner
Client Feedbacks
What Our Clients Say
HQB accountants have been an asset to our business. They have made Job Keeper a breeze and kept our business strong. They respond to emails quickly. They have been terrific value for us as they have brought knowledge and expertise that I don’t have even if I had the time to do my accounting. They have taken the time to understand the business and structure our finances accordingly.
HQB accountants have been an asset to our business. They have made Job Keeper a breeze and kept our business strong. They respond to emails quickly. They have been terrific value for us as they have brought knowledge and expertise that I don’t have even if I had the time to do my accounting. They have taken the time to understand the business and structure our finances accordingly.
HQB accountants have been an asset to our business. They have made Job Keeper a breeze and kept our business strong. They respond to emails quickly. They have been terrific value for us as they have brought knowledge and expertise that I don’t have even if I had the time to do my accounting. They have taken the time to understand the business and structure our finances accordingly.
HQB accountants have been an asset to our business. They have made Job Keeper a breeze and kept our business strong. They respond to emails quickly. They have been terrific value for us as they have brought knowledge and expertise that I don’t have even if I had the time to do my accounting. They have taken the time to understand the business and structure our finances accordingly.
HQB accountants have been an asset to our business. They have made Job Keeper a breeze and kept our business strong. They respond to emails quickly. They have been terrific value for us as they have brought knowledge and expertise that I don’t have even if I had the time to do my accounting. They have taken the time to understand the business and structure our finances accordingly.
We pride ourselves on our friendly and accessible approach.
Resources
Articles
Payday Super
February 9, 2026
Payday super will commence from 1 July 2026. What does this mean for employers? There is no transitional period for the change so all new
Large (over $3m per person) Superannuation Balances – Draft Law Released
January 9, 2026
Just before the Christmas break, Treasury released exposure draft legislation and explanatory materials for the new “Division 296” tax on large superannuation balances.
Year in Review: Festive Financial Highlights for 2025
January 8, 2026
As the holiday season is now another distant sparkle, let’s take a sleigh ride through some of our most clicked articles! Grab a cup of cheer and enjoy these highlights!
20% Reduction in HECS/HELP loans, and new ATO Rules for Repayments
November 11, 2025
The government announced at the last election that they would reduce most study and training support loans by 20%.
Key Community Golf Day 2025
November 3, 2025
HQB were one of the proud sponsors of the amazing team at Key Community Group’s Charity Golf Day!