Where bookkeeping ends and advisory begins.

The goal isn’t to replace your bookkeeper or accountant — it’s to bridge the gap between compliance and strategic business support. Here’s how the three compare.

Where bookkeeping ends and advisory begins.

The goal isn’t to replace your bookkeeper or accountant — it’s to bridge the gap between compliance and strategic business support. Here’s how the three compare.

Feature
Traditional
Bookkeeper
Accountant
FocusPoint
Advisory
Transaction processing
Yes
Limited
Yes
Bank reconciliations
Yes
Review only
Yes
Payroll & STP
Yes
Review only
Yes
BAS & compliance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Year-end financial statements
No
Yes
Supports accountant
Tax planning
No
Yes
Works with accountant
Monthly management reporting
Limited
Sometimes
Yes
Budget vs actual reporting
Rarely
Sometimes
Yes
KPI dashboards
Rarely
Sometimes
Yes
Cashflow forecasting
Rarely
Limited
Yes
13-week cashflow forecast
Rarely
Rarely
Yes
Scenario modelling
No
Limited
Yes
Business performance reviews
Rarely
Annual / periodic
Yes — monthly
Profitability analysis
Limited
Sometimes
Yes
Strategic planning support
No
Limited
Yes
Board reporting
No
Sometimes
Yes
Funding & banking support
No
Sometimes
Yes
Regular accountability meetings
No
Rarely
Yes
Dedicated finance partner
Limited
Limited
Yes
Forward-looking advice
Limited
Periodic
Yes
Virtual CFO support
No
Rarely
Yes

Where FocusPoint fits

Traditional bookkeepers help keep your business compliant. Accountants help you meet your tax and statutory obligations. FocusPoint Advisory helps you understand what the numbers mean, what’s coming next, and what actions to take to improve performance.

Bookkeeper

Accuracy & Compliance

Accountant

Tax & Compliance

FocusPoint Advisory

Performance & Growth

If you want forward-looking advice, not just historical reporting