Joshua Morse

Partner – Business Advisory

Chartered Accountant
Registered Tax Agent
RG146 certification
B.Bus (Accounting/Finance)

Josh leads our Business Advisory division and works closely with privately owned businesses as well as international companies establishing and operating wholly owned subsidiaries in Australia.

With over 25 years of experience, Josh delivers practical, commercial and technical advice across a wide range of areas, including taxation, GST, business structuring, transactions and compliance.

He is also a trusted advisor to many private family groups, offering strategic guidance and long-term planning with a focus on building enduring relationships. Josh’s expertise spans business sales and acquisitions, business valuations, cash flow forecasting, succession planning and exits, business strategy and estate, and tax planning.

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Interests

Sport
Music
Motorsports
Getting the hands dirty outdoors

Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and children, a BBQ with friends and a fine red wine. A lover of sport both as a spectator and participant, Josh enjoys attending the various major sporting attractions that Melbourne has to offer while having a social hit of tennis and playing cricket for his local club. Josh is also a keen motorcycle enthusiast who loves a day or two on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit when the opportunity arises.

Favourite Holiday Destination:

Innsbruck (Austria)
A beautiful town situated in the valley of the Alps surrounded by magnificent mountains and breathtaking views. Home of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics means exceptional snow. With ski warnings such as “Warning: 70% slope – May cause death”, skiing is only for the bravest of souls. Summer is just as incredible, with plenty to do and see, with less baggage required.

Business growth starts with a plan: Here’s how to write yours

If you’re serious about growing your business, one thing is certain: growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with a plan. Whether you run a small family business or a growing enterprise, a clear, strategic plan is the roadmap that takes you from where you are now to where you want to be. But what […]

Financial management tips for family-owned businesses

Running a small or family business is deeply rewarding but it also comes with its fair share of financial challenges. Between managing cash flow, staying on top of ATO requirements, planning for and managing growth, strong financial management is critical to long-term success. Whether you’re running a local café, a family-owned manufacturing business or a […]

Are you making enough profit for the risk you’re taking?

Insights for Founders and CEOs In this episode of Critical Few Actions, our very own expert Joshua Morse and host John Downes talk about the impact of operational costs on the bottom line of a business and the critical actions that owners and managers can take to improve their net profit margin. Do you know […]

ATO tightens compliance: What businesses need to know about ending deductibility of interest charges from July 2025

The Australian Federal Government via the Taxation Office (ATO) is adopting a tougher approach to tax compliance and interest charge deductibility. Taxpayers will no longer be able to claim deductions for General Interest Charges (GIC) and Shortfall Interest Charges (SIC) incurred from 1 July 2025. This change affects all types of taxpayers while significantly impacting […]

EOFY 2025 Tax Planning Tips for Small Businesses

As 30 June 2025 draws near, it’s the perfect time to get your year-end tax planning in order. Taking proactive steps now can help you maximise deductions, meet compliance obligations and reduce your tax bill. This article covers essential EOFY 2025 tax tips for small businesses to help you finish the financial year with confidence […]

Joshua Morse

Partner – Business Advisory

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