Wesley Bothma is the Principal of Crest Accountants on the Gold Coast, with over 18 years’ experience in the accounting industry. Before public practice, Wesley acted as Commercial Accountant for a group of companies with revenue in excess of $250 million — hands-on commercial experience that lets him relate directly to the key issues faced by small and mediumsized businesses.

Wesley brings a strong focus in commercial accounting, international business, e-commerce, import/export and retail. His primary expertise centres on GST, accounting and income tax matters for the property development, construction and manufacturing industries. He is known for proactive, personable service and for helping business owners structure their affairs for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Degree (Major in Accounting and Finance)
• JP (Qual) – Justice Of The Peace

Interests

• Business Structuring & Advisory
• Property, Construction & Manufacturing
• Proud Supporter of the Springboks South Africa Rugby Union team
• Fluent in Afrikaans

Community

• Guide Dogs Queensland
• Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Red 25 Campaign
• National Breast Cancer Foundation Supporter
• Cancer Council Australia Supporter

Areas of specialist expertise

• International Tax & International Business
• GST
• Small Business Capital Gains Tax
• QBCC Reporting & Compliance
• Business Structuring & Advisory
• Commercial Accounting
• Income Tax for Property, Construction & Manufacturing
• E-commerce, Import/Export & Retail

Specialist industries

• Property Developers
• Builders & Subcontractors (Construction)
• Manufacturing

Outside the office, Wesley is a proud supporter of the Springboks, is fluent in Afrikaans, and supports Guide Dogs Queensland, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Cancer Council Australia.