FWO Chartered Accountants

FWO Chartered Accountants FWO Chartered Accountants are strategic financial partners for SME law firms.

We combine deep legal industry expertise with insight led advisory to help law firms grow with confidence, delivered through our Grow Your Firm program.

Have you set your fee earner targets for the new financial year?For SME law firms, we know the value comes from setting ...
02/06/2026

Have you set your fee earner targets for the new financial year?
For SME law firms, we know the value comes from setting targets that are clear, realistic, understood by the team, and linked to your firm’s profitability and cash flow goals.

When targets are set well, firm leaders can create clearer expectations, reduce confusion around performance, and gain better visibility over the revenue needed to support the business.

In our upcoming free webinar, Setting fee earner targets for next financial year, Matt Schlyder will share a practical approach to setting targets that help fee earners understand what is expected, while giving firms better visibility over performance.

Webinar details
Date: Tuesday 16 June
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free

Register now: https://fwoca.com.au/setting-fee-earner-targets-webinar

28/05/2026

"If you want different results, start with your work in progress."

It’s not always the number firms focus on first.

But WIP sits at the centre of how a law firm performs. It connects the work being done today to the results that follow.

When you focus on the right drivers, outcomes become far more predictable.

Understand the Grow Your Firm pathway - https://fwoca.com.au/grow-your-firm/

Most law firms don’t have a reporting problem.More often, it’s a timing problem.By the time you’re reviewing your number...
25/05/2026

Most law firms don’t have a reporting problem.

More often, it’s a timing problem.

By the time you’re reviewing your numbers, the decisions that shaped them have already been made.

That’s where reactive accounting can fall short.

What tends to make the biggest difference is understanding what to do next, not just what happened last quarter.

That shift, from reporting to forward-looking advice, is where we often see firms start to gain real control.

Understand how we approach this - https://fwoca.com.au/growyourfirm/

Sometimes the most important advisory work happens behind the scenes.One example that stood out recently was a client wh...
21/05/2026

Sometimes the most important advisory work happens behind the scenes.

One example that stood out recently was a client who had fallen behind on tax obligations and needed help getting things back on track. Our team worked through the situation step by step, helping them stabilise their position and move forward with clarity.

Good advice isn’t just about reporting numbers. It’s about helping clients navigate the difficult moments too.

Explore our approach - https://fwoca.com.au

We extend our congratulations to all the AccountantsDaily Rising Stars Awards 2026 winners and finalists, and we’re inc...
20/05/2026

We extend our congratulations to all the AccountantsDaily Rising Stars Awards 2026 winners and finalists, and we’re incredibly proud of Iris Ho’s recognition as a finalist.

Reflecting on the evening, Iris shared:
“The best part of the night was being surrounded by so many outstanding accountants from across Australia, enjoying the conversation, the dinner, and celebrating the collective efforts and achievements of emerging professionals. The Rising Star Awards reminded us just how much talent there is in our industry.”

Recognition at this level is no small achievement. To be shortlisted alongside such an impressive group speaks volumes about Iris’s commitment, capability, and the impact she continues to make.

Recently, Daniel and Iris from our team volunteered with Wesley Mission Queensland at St Marks Aged Care Community, sup...
18/05/2026

Recently, Daniel and Iris from our team volunteered with Wesley Mission Queensland at St Marks Aged Care Community, supporting a bingo afternoon for residents.

What stood out wasn’t just the game, but the connection.

Daniel shared how meaningful it was to simply be there, helping run the game, assisting residents, and being part of something that brings people together. A reminder that even when the impact isn’t always obvious, it still matters.

For Iris, it was the quieter moments. Sitting beside residents who couldn’t hear or see the numbers clearly, repeating each call and helping them join in meant they didn’t miss out. What may have been a small gesture created a shared moment of joy for everyone involved.

These moments may seem simple, but they matter.

They remind us that support is often about showing up, taking the time, and making sure no one is left out.

We’re incredibly proud of Daniel and Iris, and grateful to Wesley Mission Queensland for the opportunity to be involved.

A busy law firm doesn’t always mean a profitable one.We see it often. Strong teams, steady workflow… but margins that do...
14/05/2026

A busy law firm doesn’t always mean a profitable one.

We see it often. Strong teams, steady workflow… but margins that don’t quite reflect the effort going in.

Usually, it comes down to a simple issue. A disconnect between the work being done and the revenue it generates. The shift isn’t always about doing more.

It’s about doing a few things better. Consistently.

As one client put it:
“FWO have done far more than keep the books. They’ve kept us accountable, pushed our thinking, and guided our decisions with clear, commercial advice.”

That’s where the difference sits. Not in the reporting, but in what you do next.

Move from reporting to results - https://fwoca.com.au/growyourfirm/

Meet Shivaun Palewandrem: Senior Accountant, Excel shortcut teacher and collector of random facts.The draw to FWO for Sh...
12/05/2026

Meet Shivaun Palewandrem: Senior Accountant, Excel shortcut teacher and collector of random facts.
The draw to FWO for Shivaun was a genuine focus on people and building strong relationships with clients.

Day to day, she’s deep in financial statements and tax returns, making sure everything is accurate, compliant and working as it should. But she’s also known internally for something slightly different, sharing Excel shortcuts that make everyone else’s job just a bit easier.

Her advice for clients? The Australian Taxation Office doesn’t do “close enough”. The detail matters.

Outside of work, Shivaun has a background in environmental science and geology, enjoys collecting trivia, and spends time with her cat Beans, who has a strong reputation for loving food a little too much.

07/05/2026

Revenue is only part of the picture.

What really matters is how efficiently it’s being generated. Your average rate brings that into focus.

It shows how much revenue is being produced relative to your direct labour costs, and helps you understand where profitability is strong, and where it can improve.

Once you start tracking that relationship, small changes can have a meaningful impact over time.

Understand what’s driving your firm’s performance: https://fwoca.com.au/growyourfirm/

Law firms often have the data they need.The challenge is turning activity into insight.Our team often works with firms w...
05/05/2026

Law firms often have the data they need.

The challenge is turning activity into insight.

Our team often works with firms where reports show work being done, but don’t clearly explain financial performance.
Matters move.
Time is recorded.
But the real drivers of profit remain unclear.

Connecting operational data to financial reporting is where the real value sits.

See insight in action: https://fwoca.com.au/minumbers

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