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Fluid Business Advisory

Fluid Business Advisory

4.9(44 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cairns

About the company

Fluid Business Advisory is an accounting and business advisory firm based in Cairns. The director is Clint Flanagan, who earned a degree in accounting in 2002 and grew up in a family-run business. The firm focuses on supporting small businesses. The team includes accountants and bookkeepers: Clint as Director, Kyle as Practice Manager, Lynne as CSO, Lidia as Senior Accountant, Kanako Tajima as Accountant, Ana Paula as Senior Bookkeeper, Astuti as Bookkeeper, Lesa Arandt as Bookkeeper, Shania in Administration, and Garry in Administration.

The firm holds a Bachelor of Commerce qualification, is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), a Registered Tax Agent, a member of the NTAA, a Xero Certified Advisor, and a SAPEPAA Certified Adviser. The firm offers business advisory services including transforming aspirations into actionable plans, developing strategies for business growth, and improving financial performance. It also offers accounting and tax services including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, completing tax returns, taxation planning strategies, and control of tax processes.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Fluid Business Advisory has attracted a clientele of small business owners in Cairns who appreciate depth of expertise paired with a personable manner. The name Clint Flanagan appears repeatedly, described as knowledgeable, approachable and skilled at unpacking complicated financial matters into plain language. The work described in feedback spans tax management, bookkeeping, business development, financial planning and superannuation consulting, with advice shaped around each client's particular circumstances and ambitions. Reliability is a consistent thread: correspondence is answered promptly, appointments are secured without long delays, and the team is credited with responsiveness.

Several clients highlight the practical tools and strategies they received, covering restructuring, compliance and forward-looking growth planning, and many link the firm's guidance to their own expansion and regulatory peace of mind. Several accounts note the wider team's warmth and dedication, characterising the group as genuine and straightforward to deal with. The length of many relationships stands out, with engagements running for years and clients bringing both personal and business affairs. Accounts left orderly and well structured, alongside patient explanations, appear throughout, and a number of businesses say they have passed the firm's name to others following their own experience.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Cam Aigner19 March 2026

We had a great experience with Fluid Business Advisory and would highly recommend them. They took the time to understand our goals and where we’re heading. They gave us practical tools and advice that will help us move forward in both our business and our bigger vision. 10/10

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Jess Lukies17 February 2026

Clint and his team are the best. Clint has been my accountant for almost five years and I find him to be super professional, personable and extremely knowledgeable.

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Stn Cld8 December 2025

For some time now Fluid has been the go-to for business accounting and advice in the greater Cairns region. They are always friendly, approachable, knowledgable, capable and of great importance to us, responsive. Fluid designed and implemented a business structure that helps protect and grow our business and investments within these current diverse economic times. Unlike our previous experience, Fluid is completely reliable and always has our back with the right advice and information when anything comes up. We unreservedly recommend Clint and Fluid Business advisory.

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Troy Woodall28 November 2025

I have known Clint for over 10 years, and he delivers a very professional service and breaks down the information so its much easier to understand. 111/10 than k you Clint looking forward to our next meeting in the new year to roll out all we discussed.

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Neil Ellery9 October 2025

Clint and his team are extremely professional in the service they provide, the work with you like a stakeholder in your business insuring the most up to date information to help Managment of your business. From preparing end of financials, BAS returns, stratiging planning , Goal setting they do it all with the mindset of a "partner" not just an accountant. They assisted me achive several key milestones that I would have struggled too without there advise and assistance. If you are a small to medium business that is struggling to see the future clearly or just want to see if you going in right direction or could it be done better or want to hold some accountability for your future goals/plans, I would highly recommend Fluids team.

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Anthony Holmes1 August 2025

We’ve had a standout experience working with Clint and the team at Fluid Business Advisory. Clint’s advice has been practical, timely, and genuinely aligned with our goals as a service-based business in Cairns. He breaks down complex financials into clear strategies we can act on, and his ability to guide growth while keeping things grounded in the numbers is second to none. It’s rare to find someone who combines sharp commercial insight with this level of down-to-earth support. Highly recommend Fluid Business Advisory for any service business in Cairns looking to grow with confidence and clarity.

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Mark Mccarthy7 May 2025

Highly recommended. I'm incredibly grateful for the support and service from this company. Over the past decade they've given great advice and guidance right through to retirement. Clint and his team are extremely professional but they became more like a family. Thanks for looking after us over the years.

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Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–15:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed