About us

While lower-cost providers exist, Purpose delivers greater value through deep sector expertise, technical strength, and strategic insight.

• Our services suit organisations that prioritise service quality, informed decision-making and strong compliance
  

• We work with Boards, CEOs and executive leaders to translate financial information into better decisions
  

• Rather than focusing only on transaction processing, we give advice that strengthens governance, improves risk management and supports long-term planning
  

We work exclusively with non-profits, unlike generalist accounting firms, who may offer some NFP services but don’t live and breathe the sector like we do.

• With 380+ years of combined NFP finance experience across the team, we fully understand NFP funding models, governance, accounting standards, technology and compliance
• There are some firms that try to do it all - finance, HR, and governance. Our sole focus on finance allows us to deliver deeper expertise and higher quality service to NFPs.
• Unlike lower-cost providers, our work is led by highly qualified practitioners. Our team is predominantly CPA, CA or IPA-qualified, delivering deep technical expertise.
• As a CPA Public Practice firm, we operate under strict professional and ethical standards

Each of our clients has a dedicated service team, ensuring continuity, strong relationships and deep organisational knowledge.

• We allocate either 2 or 3 staff members to serve each of our client portfolios. Our built-in coverage during staff leave means your Finance function continues running smoothly and your service continuity is assured.  
• Our onshore delivery teams ensure close collaboration, strong communication,  accountability and understanding of your operating environment
• Low-cost providers rely significantly on offshore teams, particularly for bookkeeping and accounting functions. With us, you benefit from highly experienced Australian-based practitioners. This offers greater protection to your non-profit, as your accounts will be consistently accurate and compliant.

We implement leading NFP finance technology to streamline processes and strengthen compliance.

• We’ve always been at the forefront of tech change and we have extensive experience delivering technology transformation projects for clients  
• We’re early adopters of AI in NFP finance, combining emerging tools with expert  human judgement. We help you make the most of AI efficiency gains, while ensuring that human-led design; expert NFP oversight; and safe, ethical use  remain core features of your AI strategy.  
• We prioritise your data security - we’re compliant with the ACSC Essential 8 Cyber Security Framework and have robust information security controls in place  
• We’re official partners with several top finance software providers...see here for more info on our tech credentials!

Our values shape how we work with clients.

We only partner with organisations that share our commitment to ethical practice, accountability and impact.

• We empower. We build our client's capacity so they can make meaningful decisions for social impact.
• We lead. Using our sector expertise, and an understanding of each client’s context, we openly share ideas and challenge the status quo, to help clients reach their goals. We are trusted advisors.
• We collaborate. We form trusted relationships across all layers of our client’s organisation.
• We inform. We deliver accurate, accessible information, in a timely manner.