Black & White Accounting Solutions Pty Ltd

Black & White Accounting Solutions Pty Ltd is a CPA Practice based in Wollongong. The firm has over 20 years of experience and holds CPA Practice, SMSF accreditation, Registered tax agent, and Xero Gold Partner certifications. Mark Caldwell is the owner and Director, and holds FCPA, SSA®, and BCom qualifications; he was awarded Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) status in 2019. Julie Barton is the SMSF Accounting Manager and manages over 200 Self-Managed Super Funds.

The firm specialises in taxation, superannuation, and small business solutions, and provides services across Wollongong, the NSW South Coast, the Southern Highlands, and Australia-wide virtually. It offers taxation, business services, accounting, and auditing services.

Bookkeeping, tax preparation and audit work form the core of what clients bring to this Wollongong firm, and reviewers consistently highlight the calibre of the results delivered. Mark is named repeatedly for his leadership and hands-on involvement, with several clients pointing to his expertise in streamlining financial processes and offering practical guidance on business and personal matters. A detail many reviews return to is the promptness and clarity of communication, described as transparent and responsive from the first enquiry onwards. Lucy is also mentioned warmly in relation to initial contact and discussions about tax returns and forward planning.

The team is portrayed as efficient and free of fuss, with accounts tidied up and reorganised to a high standard, including the establishment of a self-managed superannuation fund. Reliability is another recurring theme, with long-standing clients noting that commitments are met and continuity of service maintained over several years. Attention to detail and a genuine commitment to client outcomes are cited as strengths, alongside guidance on options for the future of a business. Those who have relied on the firm for five years or more describe a consistent standard across personal accounts, self-managed superannuation work and day-to-day compliance.