Catherine Simons (Managing Director)
Catherine Simons is the Managing Director of WSC Group. Catherine specialises in rental property investment and small to medium sized business advice.
With 19 years' experience in public practice accounting, Catherine works with her clients to assist them build more profitable businesses and create more personal wealth through business advisory and taxation services. Her focus is to achieve the best outcome for her clients, every time.
Catherine has a solid understanding of the challenges of property investment and can assist clients with advice on how to build their wealth from the ground up. She also manages the continuous improvement and internal business processes within WSC Group. This gives her the practical experience in running a business on a day-to-day basis and knowledge to assist her small to medium size business clients.
Why do you enjoy working in public practice accounting?
I like building relationships and consistency with people, aiding them in both their business and personal life. I enjoy providing people with a level of comfort and being trusted in an area that may be confusing.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Everything I do involves my children. Whether it be their sports on the weekend or generally spending time with them. I also enjoy listening to pop-culture, finance, and health podcasts.
Catherine's Blogs
The Enduring Value of Human Relationships
We have never been more connected, yet people have never felt more alone. As AI becomes faster and more capable, the role of genuine human relationships in advice is becoming more important, not less.
Retirement Announcement: David Shaw
We would like to share an update regarding David Shaw's role with WSC Group. Following a period of leave, David has made the decision to retire from his day-to-day role, while remaining involved in the profession in an advisory capacity.
Building Layers, Not Rewriting the Rules
The system isn’t being reset and rebuilt, it’s being incrementally adjusted, layer by layer. As policy evolves through accumulation rather than simplification, understanding how the pieces fit together matters more than chasing every change.
Federal Budget 2026–27: Navigating Change with Confidence
The recent Federal Budget introduces significant change for investors and trust structures; careful planning and professional advice remain central to managing tax outcomes and building long-term wealth.
Consistency Creates Confidence
In times of uncertainty, progress is rarely driven by reactive decisions. Instead, it is shaped through deliberate choices, steady habits, and consistent action over time.
Capital Gains Tax Changes: What a Reduced CGT Discount Could Mean for Investors
With ongoing focus on productivity and tax reform, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is once again under review. A potential reduction to the 50% CGT discount could significantly impact investors, property owners and small business clients.
When It's Time to Close the Chapter: Key Considerations for Businesses at the End of Their Lifecycle
Over the past few years, many Australian businesses have shown remarkable resilience. They navigated lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages and rapid regulatory change, and they kept trading when the outlook was uncertain.
Strengthening Business Performance in Uncertain Economic Conditions
As we move through the first half of the financial year, many business owners are asking the same question: why does growing revenue feel harder than it used to?
The Benefits of Preparing a Budget Before the End of Financial Year for Your Business
As the financial year ends, it's crucial for businesses to plan ahead. One of the best ways to ensure financial stability and growth is by preparing a budget before the year concludes.
What Is FBT?
The end of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year often catches small businesses off guard, as it differs from the usual financial year.
Understanding HECS Repayment and Its Impact on Borrowing
Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) debt is a crucial consideration for many Australian students.
Why Purchasing a Property for Your Business Makes Sense: Exploring the Pros and Cons
Running a business requires making numerous critical decisions, and one of the most significant choices entrepreneurs face is whether to rent or buy the property from which they operate.
