What Nexia Australia does

Nexia Australia is a private Chartered Accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Sydney, operating as an umbrella group of independent member firms under the legal entity Nexia Australia Pty Ltd. The firm delivers three integrated service lines—Advisory (personal financial planning, business strategy and consulting, corporate transactions and valuations, family office, forensics, sustainability and ESG), Tax (individual, private business, corporate, global, and indirect tax), and Audit & Assurance (audit, financial reporting advisory, lease accounting)—across seven mainland Australian offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. The firm serves clients in 30+ industry sectors including aged care, agriculture, charities, education, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, mining, real estate, and retail, addressing HNW individuals, SMEs, corporate groups, not-for-profits, government entities, and international clients with cross-border needs.

Nexia Australia generates revenue through engagement-based professional services fees, with multi-year contracts and pricing tailored to scope and complexity. The GTM motion is sales-led and partner-led, with clients acquired via direct business development, referrals, and the firm's established reputation. Marketing is executed through content (the "Beyond the Numbers" newsletter), webinars, seven localized state websites for SEO, email campaigns, and LinkedIn. Core technology consists of standard digital tools and client portals; no proprietary platform is disclosed. The firm operates as a member of Nexia International, a global network of 497 offices across 118 countries coordinated from the Isle of Man, which enables cross-border service delivery without overseas own-office investment.

Operationally, the firm holds Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand membership, Tax Agent registration under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009, and is preparing for AUSTRAC registration under the AML/CTF Act effective 1 July 2026. It has received consecutive Great Place to Work certifications (2023-2024 through 2026-2027) and was recognized as a Top Accounting Firm in 2025 by Accounting Daily. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 band, with no revenue or headcount growth metrics disclosed in source data.

Name

Nexia Australia

Legal name

Nexia Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://nexia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nexia Australia is a private Chartered Accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Sydney, delivering advisory, tax, and audit services through seven mainland Australian offices as part of the Nexia International global network. It serves HNW individuals, SMEs, corporates, NFPs, and government clients across 30+ industry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Advisory: Advisory services including personal advice (wealth management, estate planning, retirement planning), business strategy and consulting, corporate transactions and valuations, family office services, forensics, and sustainability/ESG advisory. Delivered on a fee-for-service basis tailored to client needs and complexity.
2. Professional Services - Tax: Tax services for individuals, private business groups, corporate groups, and global tax advice. Includes tax planning, compliance, indirect taxes (GST, FBT), and tax alliance practitioner network. Revenue generated through engagement-based fees.
3. Professional Services - Audit: Audit and assurance services, financial reporting advisory, and lease accounting solutions. Delivered with a proactive approach to mitigate risk and deliver clarity and value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nexia Australia is a chartered accounting and professional services firm delivering Advisory, Tax, and Audit services to individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients across Australia. The firm offers wealth management, estate and retirement planning, business strategy, corporate transactions, family office services, forensics, sustainability/ESG advisory, tax planning and compliance (including indirect taxes), and audit and assurance services through seven offices in mainland Australia, supported by the Nexia International global network.

Product overview

Nexia Australia is a professional services firm (Chartered Accounting) operating as part of the Nexia International global network. The firm offers three integrated service pillars: Advisory Services (personal and business advisory, corporate transactions, family office, global services, forensics, and sustainability/ESG), Tax Services (individual, business, corporate, and global tax advisory plus indirect taxes), and Audit Services (audit and assurance, financial reporting advisory). These services are delivered across multiple industry sectors including aged care, agriculture, education, financial services, charities, government, healthcare, hospitality, mining, professional services, real estate, retail, transport, and wholesale/manufacturing. The firm operates offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Comprehensive advisory services including personal advice (wealth management, estate planning, retirement planning, aged care, complex individual tax advice, concierge administrative services), business strategy and consulting, corporate transactions and valuations, family office services, global services (Asia practice, expat services), forensics, and sustainability/ESG advisory. Delivered to individuals, businesses, and corporate groups.
• Tax Services Tax planning and compliance services for individuals (including deceased estate tax, discretionary trusts, UK/Australian expat advice), private business groups (CGT concessions for SMEs), corporate groups, global tax advice, indirect taxes (GST, FBT), and a Tax Alliance Practitioner Network. Delivered on an engagement-based fee model.
• Audit Services Audit and assurance services, audit quality and transparency, and financial reporting advisory services including lease accounting solutions. Delivered with a proactive approach to mitigate risk and provide transparent, accurate, and insightful audits.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nexia InternationalcoreOthersNexia Australia is a member of Nexia International, a leading global network of independent accounting and consulting firms. The network comprises over 497 offices across 118 countries worldwide. Nexia International Limited coordinates the global network from the Isle of Man and does not provide services to clients directly. Nexia Australia Pty Ltd is the umbrella group member of Nexia International.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BDO Australia: BDO Australia is a top-tier mid-market Chartered Accounting and advisory firm competing directly with Nexia for SME, mid-market, and HNW audit/tax/advisory work in Australia. Like Nexia, it is part of a global accounting network and offers integrated advisory, tax, and audit services across similar industry verticals.
• Grant Thornton Australia: Grant Thornton Australia is a globally affiliated mid-tier accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market, SME, and not-for-profit clients — directly comparable to Nexia Australia in positioning, client segments, and service mix.
• RSM Australia: RSM Australia is a mid-tier global network-affiliated accounting firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services to SMEs and mid-market clients. Its portfolio breadth, network affiliation, and Australian sub-scale footprint make it a direct comparable to Nexia Australia.
• Pitcher Partners: Pitcher Partners is an Australian-owned mid-tier accounting, audit, and advisory firm with a national footprint serving SMEs, HNW individuals, and mid-market corporates. It competes head-to-head with Nexia Australia for the same client profiles and advisory mandates.
• Crowe Australasia: Crowe Australasia is a mid-tier accounting and advisory network member serving SMEs, corporates, and not-for-profits with audit, tax, and consulting services. Its scale and service breadth position it as a direct competitive peer to Nexia Australia.
• PKF Australia: PKF Australia is a mid-tier international-network accounting firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services across Australia. It is a structural analogue to Nexia — same network-model, similar mid-market client base, and overlapping service pillars.
• HLB Mann Judd: HLB Mann Judd is an Australian-affiliated mid-tier accounting and advisory network firm offering audit, tax, and business advisory to SMEs and HNW clients — directly comparable in size, service mix, and client segments to Nexia Australia.
• William Buck: William Buck is an Australian-owned mid-tier accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, risk advisory, and consulting services to SMEs, HNW, and mid-market clients. Its positioning and service breadth make it a direct peer to Nexia Australia.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Australia: KPMG Australia is one of the Big 4 with full national coverage and substantially greater scale. It overlaps Nexia on audit, tax, and advisory offerings but targets the largest corporates and listed entities where Nexia is structurally absent.
• Deloitte Australia: Deloitte Australia is a Big 4 incumbent offering the same advisory/tax/audit pillars as Nexia, plus consulting, risk, and financial advisory at significantly larger scale. It anchors the upper bound of competition for complex mid-market and corporate mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexia-australia
• Xx.com/NexiaAustralia

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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