Rachel Smith

Executive summary

Rachel is a Partner in BDO's Business Services team in Brisbane. With 20 years of experience, Rachel provides practical tax and business advisory services to private business owners, entrepreneurs and family groups to support their growth and long-term success.

She helps clients navigate every stage of the business lifecycle, from establishing the right structures and managing growth through to succession planning, business sales and acquisitions.

Rachel has extensive experience advising privately owned businesses across a broad range of industries throughout South East Queensland, with expertise in the property and construction sector, including architects, engineers and related professional services. Her broad industry experience gives her a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing business owners.

Known for her approachable and collaborative style, Rachel builds long-term relationships with clients and values being involved in the decisions that shape their businesses. She believes effective advice starts with understanding what matters most to clients and delivering solutions that support both commercial success and personal goals. Rachel is also passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and women in business, helping business owners build confidence, navigate change and achieve sustainable growth.

Expertise

• Tax and compliance advisory for privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs and family groups.
• Strategic advice on business structuring, growth planning and business performance
• Succession planning and ownership transition strategies for family-owned and privately held businesses
• Financial reporting and compliance support for growing businesses
• Business acquisitions, sales and transition planning
• Property and construction industry advisory, including architects, engineers and professional services firms

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Management)
• Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
• Registered Tax Agent
• Member, CA ANZ
• Certificate of Public Practice, CA ANZ