Todd Hearne (Director)
Todd Hearne oversees our Newcastle operations. Having completed a Bachelor of Commerce followed by 18 years' experience as a Chartered Accountant and a Registered Tax Agent, Todd's focus is on providing a high level of service to WSC Group Clients.
Todd is passionate about assisting small to medium sized business clients achieve their goals. He understands the importance of communication and touching base regularly to ensure their affairs are in order and that they are on track to reach their goals.
Todd also specialises in accounting and tax advice for clients with Self-Managed Superfunds.
Why do you enjoy working in public practice accounting?
As I specialise in small-medium sized businesses, each client I assist is unique and has different needs. I like seeing their business grow and meeting new clients from different walks of life.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my kids play sport. I am an avid cricketer too.
Todd's Blogs
I feel like I am working harder than ever but seem to be falling behind!!
A number of small business owners we have spoken to over the last 12 months are growing increasingly frustrated in that they seem to be working harder than ever but don’t seem to be reaping the financial rewards that come with this additional work.
Division 293 Tax – what is it? And are you affected?
Division 293 Tax is an additional tax imposed by the Government on high income earners to the normal taxes they pay.
Providing Christmas Gifts to Client’s and Employees? What is and isn’t tax deductible
It is that time of the year where businesses are looking to provide staff and clients with a gift to thank them for their effort and business during the year.
Instant Asset Write-off decreasing for small business - What is changing
One of the major announcements in the May Budget that will have an impact on small business is the reduction of the instant asset write off threshold from $150,000 to $20,000.
Superannuation - What has changed from 1 July 2022?
Leading up to the 1st of July 2022, we were told to ‘get ready’ for the new superannuation changes that would come into effect.
COVID-19 Business Grants – What is still available?
With the NSW Government’s recent announcement of a new support package for eligible business, I thought it would be a good time to remind our NSW and VIC business clients of what assistance still available for them.
ATO issues warning on employee super payments - Tips to staying off the radar
In these last 12 months, any business owner would have heard their accountants stress the importance of being up to date with their employee’s superannuation payments.
Is JobMaker the forgotten COVID Stimulus Measure?
Anyone who was following the Federal Budget coverage during the last week would have heard it mentioned that, of the 450,000 new jobs that the Government announced in October 2020 would be created by the Job Maker Program as at Budget night, only 1000 applications had been approved under the scheme.
