The party of Choice!

Thank you and congratulations to Choice Home Loans for hosting a great evening last Friday to celebrate their first year in business. We caught up with the team for a night of festivities at the Seaview Tavern. We have had the pleasure of working closely with Dan & Taj for the past 12 months and […]

Tee Time At Bonville…

Golf was the winner on Thursday 16th February. The annual Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce Corporate Golf day was held at the beautiful Bonville Golf Club. In what was a fantastic day supported by the Coffs Harbour business community, HQB Chartered Accountants was represented by two teams led by partners Paul Chakos and James Davis. […]

Backpacker Tax – New rules for temporary working holiday makers and their employers

New legislation has been introduced to change the tax rates for temporary working holiday makers, more commonly known as the backpacker tax. Employees who hold either the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)  or the Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) are classified as working holiday makers. From 1 January 2017, working holiday makers will be […]

Welcome Baby Boy

We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Sharon’s baby boy ‘Armaan’.  Friday 13th is indeed lucky for some, as Armann is their first son after two beautiful daughters.  Congratulations Sharon & Sandeep. Posted 20.02.17  

HQB Australia Day Fun Run – Thursday 26 January 2017

HQB are proud sponsors of the Surf Life Saving Club Annual Australia Day Fun Run. Join us to celebrate all things Aussie – sun, surf and sand. Start your morning with this exciting family event on Thursday 26 January 2017. The day caters to everyone’s needs, from the fresh starters in the 2km run, right […]

Christmas Countdown

As the festive season begins, the Team at HQB Chartered Accountants would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous Christmas and New Year. Please note that our office will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 21st December and will reopen 8:30am Monday 9th January 2017. Posted 1.12.16

Supporting the School Fete

Last Saturday one of our Partners, James, had a fun day at the Bellingen Public School fete. HQB Chartered Accountants sponsored the ‘how many balloons fit in the Principal’s car’ guessing competition. The answer? Depends how far you blow them up!! With HQB having a presence in Bellingen as well as Coffs Harbour, we are […]

Melbourne Cup – The Photo Finish…

The weather held out for a fantastic afternoon at Cedar Bar & Kitchen, where Paul & Victoria Harper hosted a fun-packed luncheon. Our very own Tanya won the prize for best fascinator. Enjoy a few photos from the afternoon. Posted 2.11.16

HQB Strikes Again

Last month the staff caught up for a bit of fun learning the language of the lanes at Tenpin bowling. For some of us it was merely testing the gutters and bruising the timber, while others were no stranger to the Turkey. Looking forward to the next staff function. Posted 25.10.16