Harris Black

What Harris Black does

Harris Black is a privately held chartered accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1994 and operating with 11-50 employees. The firm delivers core professional services organized under two categories: "Help Me Comply" (accounting, taxation, BAS preparation, and regulatory compliance for businesses and individuals) and "Help Me Grow" (strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, business health checks, and leadership/development programs). Its client base is primarily small-to-medium business owners, supplemented by high-net-worth individuals and business executives, served through direct engagement at its Level 9, 100 Creek Street Brisbane office plus virtual channels for workshops and webinars.

The firm's underlying technology is described as a cloud-based accounting and advisory platform with no proprietary software product of scale; its primary technology-enabled assets are diagnostic frameworks — the Mindshop Growth and Profit Diagnostic (GPS) tool covering 12 key success factors, and the Bike of Life visual assessment. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring fee-for-service engagements (tax, compliance, advisory subscriptions) with supplementary transactional revenue from the A$750 Time and Priority Mastery Course, the Accelerating Leaders Program (contact-based pricing, self-paced multi-year structure), and sponsored educational events including the quarterly Business Leaders Forum. The firm holds Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand credentials, Tax Institute membership, and Tax Practitioners Board registration, and is affiliated with the Brentnalls network of independent CA firms across Australia and New Zealand.

Harris Black's go-to-market is sales-led, driven by direct client relationships, professional referrals, content marketing through the Help.Achieve blog, and community engagement via the quarterly Business Leaders Forum and structured workshops. No public listing, investor base, or external funding is disclosed; the firm appears owner-operated consistent with typical Australian CA practice structure.

Name

Harris Black

Legal name

Harris Black

Website

https://harrisblack.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harris Black is a Brisbane-based chartered accounting and advisory firm serving small-to-medium business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and executives with tax, compliance, strategic advisory, and leadership development services since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Tax Services: Core accounting, taxation, and compliance services for business and personal clients, including BAS preparation, tax planning, and ongoing advisory support.
2. Business Advisory Services: Strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, and business health checks providing ongoing advisory support to clients.
3. Time and Priority Mastery Course: 8-week course with 30min weekly sessions plus 3 one-hour online workshops. Priced at $750 single ticket with group discounts available.
4. Accelerating Leaders Program: Self-paced leadership development program covering self-mastery, leadership performance, and business fundamentals. Pricing available upon contact.
5. Quarterly Business Review: Bespoke quarterly meetings providing strategic guidance, action plans with accountability, and ongoing business performance monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harris Black is a chartered accounting and advisory firm providing taxation, compliance, and accounting services alongside business advisory, strategic planning, and wealth management for business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Service delivery is organized into 'Help Me Grow' (advisory, leadership, and growth programs) and 'Help Me Comply' (tax and regulatory compliance), supported by diagnostic tools, educational workshops, and the quarterly Business Leaders Forum.

Product overview

Harris Black is a chartered accounting and advisory firm offering a suite of professional services organized under 'Help Me Grow' and 'Help Me Comply' categories. The core offerings include advisory programs (Accelerating Leaders Program, Time and Priority Mastery Course), diagnostic tools (GPS Diagnostic Tool, Bike of Life), and ongoing services (Quarterly Business Review, Strategic Planning). The 'Help Me Grow' suite focuses on business growth and leadership development, while 'Help Me Comply' covers tax and regulatory compliance services. The firm also provides educational resources including white papers, case studies, and hosts the quarterly Business Leaders Forum. All services are delivered through direct client engagement rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quarterly Business Review (QBR) A recurring structured meeting service that reviews business performance, identifies key actions, assigns responsibilities, and provides ongoing accountability through bespoke quarterly meetings for business owner clients.
• Business Health Check A diagnostic advisory service that assesses the current state of a business and identifies areas for improvement and growth opportunities for business owner clients.
• Strategic Planning A collaborative planning service that helps clients develop clear strategies and action plans for achieving their business and financial goals.
• Business Leaders Forum (BLF) A quarterly networking and learning event for Brisbane business leaders featuring peer collaboration, expert insights, and practical frameworks on leadership and strategy topics.
• Time and Priority Mastery Course An 8-week online course with weekly 30-minute sessions plus three one-hour online workshops covering time management techniques including time boxing, the Eisenhower Matrix, and effective meeting strategies. Priced at $750 per ticket with group discounts available.
• Accelerating Leaders Program A self-paced professional development program for ambitious professionals covering self-mastery, leadership performance, and business fundamentals. Pricing available upon contact.
• GPS Diagnostic Tool A Mindshop-based Growth and Profit Diagnostic tool featuring 28 questions across 12 key success factors (including marketing, sales, people, strategy, profit, leadership, innovation, technology, and systems) used to help businesses prioritize growth opportunities.
• Bike of Life A visual assessment tool using a wheel-based scoring system that helps clients evaluate personal and business life satisfaction across multiple dimensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term client retention demonstrated by testimonials referencing 7-15+ year relationships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrentnallscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of affiliated independent Chartered Accounting firms across Australia with members in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hamilton VIC, Perth and Auckland NZ. Harris Black participates in bi-annual conferences focused on sharing ideas, developing capabilities, and improving client service through internal benchmarking and practice updates.
• MindshopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowth and profit diagnostic methodology used for GPS Diagnostic Tool and business growth programs. Provides 10 key success factors framework across marketing, sales, people, implementation, strategy, profit, leadership, innovation, technology, and systems.
• Chartered Accountants Australia New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body membership providing credentials, standards, and continuing professional development for chartered accountants.
• The Tax InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional tax body membership providing tax expertise, resources, and professional development for tax practitioners.
• Focus HRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading workplace advisors presenting Industrial Relations updates and minimum wage guidance at Harris Black events. Provides expertise in compliance and workplace relations for client education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• William Buck: Australian chartered accounting and advisory firm of similar size and mid-market orientation, providing integrated accounting, tax, and business advisory services to SMB clients.
• Bentleys: Australian mid-market chartered accounting and advisory network offering accounting, tax, business advisory, and wealth services comparable to Harris Black's positioning.
• Crowe Australia: Mid-tier Australian accounting and advisory firm with comparable SMB-focused services including taxation, business advisory, and wealth management.
• RSM Australia: Mid-tier accounting, tax, and advisory firm with a strong Australian SMB and mid-market client base, providing similar compliance + strategic advisory services.
• Brentnalls: Australian network of independent chartered accounting firms that Harris Black is a member of; directly comparable mid-market advisory and accounting model across multiple Australian cities.
• Pitcher Partners: Mid-tier Australian chartered accounting and advisory firm with similar SMB and HNW client focus, multi-city presence, and integrated business advisory + accounting offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Grant Thornton Australia: Large global accounting and advisory firm with a substantial Australian mid-market practice, providing accounting, tax, and advisory services overlapping with Harris Black's offerings.
• BDO Australia: Larger full-service accounting, tax, and advisory firm operating nationally in Australia; serves many of the same SMB and mid-market segments as Harris Black but at significantly greater scale.
• Mazars Australia: International accounting and advisory firm with an Australian presence, operating in the same mid-market accounting, tax, and advisory space as Harris Black but with global scale.

Regional players

• Prosperity Advisers: Australian mid-market accounting and business advisory firm focused on regional/SMB clients with comparable integrated accounting + advisory service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HarrisBlackAU
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarrisBlackAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-black-pty-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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