Brendan Thorp

Brendan Thorp

Brendan Thorp is a Director and Business Advisory Specialist at Bookkept, bringing eight years of dedicated experience in tax and small business advisory. As a Certified Practising Accountant and registered Tax Agent, he specialises in helping businesses optimise their operations through strategic financial solutions and digital transformation. Brendan holds dual qualifications from the University of Newcastle in Commerce and Business, and is known for his ability to translate complex tax regulations into actionable business strategies. When he's not advising clients across various industries from hospitality to healthcare, you'll find him actively engaged in community leadership through local sporting clubs and professional associations.

Brendan Thorp

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Tax For Manufacturing Companies

By Brendan Thorp | October 7, 2025

Taxation is an unavoidable reality for every business owner, but for manufacturing companies, it’s a particularly intricate landscape to navigate. That’s why understanding the right manufacturing tax tips can help […]

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How To Pay Yourself As A Company Director in Australia

By Brendan Thorp | October 7, 2025

For many directors, the simplest way to pay yourself small business owners often choose is through a salary. In this arrangement, the company formally employs you as a director or […]

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What Company Expenses Are Tax Deductible

By Brendan Thorp | October 7, 2025

Running a business in Australia comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most common questions I hear from business owners is, “What expenses can I claim on […]

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How to Get Your Bond Back in 6 Steps

By Brendan Thorp | October 7, 2025

Moving out of a rental property can be both exciting and stressful, but one thing that should be straightforward is how to get your bond back. Your rental bond is […]

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How do you identify a small business?

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

Across Australia, business owners from cafés to consultancies frequently find themselves asking: Am I truly running a small business? You’d think the answer would be straightforward, but it isn’t. Over […]

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What do bookkeepers do?

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

When you hear the term bookkeeper, you might picture someone hunched over a dusty ledger, recording numbers in meticulous detail. But that image is a bit outdated—just as much as […]

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The Importance of Regular Financial Check-Ups for Your Business

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

Running a business is a lot like looking after your health. You wouldn’t ignore chest pain and hope for the best, so why leave your finances unchecked until something goes […]

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How Much Should A Small Business Owner Pay Himself?

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

As a small business owner, determining how much you should pay yourself is a tricky balancing act. The small business owner salary isn’t just about covering your personal bills—it’s about […]

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Top tips for a lodging tax return: COVID-19 brings changes.

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

Whether it’s lodging tax return documents or keeping a business afloat in Australia, patience has always been part of the game — though lately, it’s felt like footy in the […]

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What are the basic bookkeeping skills?

By Brendan Thorp | October 6, 2025

Bookkeeping might seem like a mundane task, something reserved for spreadsheets and financial reports, but it’s so much more than that. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, I’ve learned […]

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