Corporate Governance: Guide SMEs with Confidence and Clarity
Accountants Minute 409
Corporate Governance isn’t just for big businesses – it’s essential for every organisation.
Whether you're advising private companies, charities, not-for-profits, sporting clubs or churches, one thing is clear – strong Corporate Governance is no longer optional. It's essential.
Directors, committee members, and leaders must understand their legal responsibilities, financial oversight obligations, and reporting duties. Yet many are unaware of what’s required – and that’s where you come in.
ESS BIZTOOLS has developed a comprehensive Corporate Governance Package to help you confidently deliver advisory services on these vital topics.
What’s Inside the Corporate Governance Package?
The package includes seven modules covering core governance areas, such as:
✅ Directors’ duties under the Corporations Act
✅ Responsibilities of committee members in incorporated associations
✅ Financial literacy and interpreting key reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
✅ Internal control systems and risk management
✅ Board meeting planning, reporting expectations, and legal considerations
✅ Leadership development and succession planning
✅ Insurance, contingency plans, and strategic budgeting
Each module includes a client survey, making it easy to identify governance gaps and start meaningful conversations with clients.
Why This Matters to Your Clients – And Your Firm
By offering these insights, you help clients:
✅ Mitigate risk and avoid compliance issues
✅ Improve leadership accountability
✅ Build confidence with stakeholders
✅ Plan more effectively for the future
And for your firm? It’s a powerful way to expand your advisory footprint and strengthen client relationships.
Ready to Add Corporate Governance to Your Advisory Services?
Visit www.essbiztools.com.au to explore the Corporate Governance Package, or book your complimentary 40-minute Zoom meeting to see how ESS BIZTOOLS can help you deliver more value to your clients.
Let’s help your SME clients lead with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
Visit our website – www.essbiztools.com.au – to discover the detailed overview of the services provided by ESS BIZTOOLS. You are also welcome to contact us on 0418 190 181 or email .
Free Webinar by ESS BIZTOOLS
Plan, Predict, Perform. Advisory That Drives Growth
📅 Thursday 12 June 2025
🕚 11:00 AM AEST
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Ready to help your clients plan smarter and grow faster? This practical webinar will show you how to deliver high-impact advisory services using:
✅ strategic planning
✅ budgeting
✅ cash flow forecasting
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Discover how to implement predictive accounting, track KPIs and build advisory systems that give your SME clients clarity, direction, and confidence. Plus, learn how to position your firm as the go-to advisor for succession planning and business growth.
ESS BIZTOOLS Podcast
In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers challenges accountants, bookkeepers, and business advisors to step into the role of true strategic partners for SMEs. Discover how financial forecasting, real-time reporting, and predictive accounting can transform your client relationships and your practice.
From cash flow management to capital raising through crowdsource funding, Peter outlines the practical tools and advisory opportunities waiting for firms ready to move beyond compliance. If you're looking to deliver deeper value, build recurring advisory revenue, and help clients scale with confidence.
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Want to know more?
Visit www.essbiztools.com.au.
If you would like to have a discussion about how this concept of virtual CFO services can be supplied by Australian accounting firms please ring our Managing Director, Peter Towers, on 0418 190 181 and we will arrange a complimentary 45-minute Zoom meeting to discuss your firm’s position and to give you our advice.
We believe that this is the blueprint for the delivery of an enhanced range of services by Australian Accounting and Bookkeeping firms to assist SME businesses to add value to their businesses and to assist accountants and bookkeepers not only to attract but to retain outstanding talent who want to be involved in the delivery of “real accounting services”.
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