Gold Coast, QLD

Count Gold Coast has bolstered its presence in Queensland with the acquisition of Harrison & Harrison Financial Group (HHFG) — including its bookkeeping division ExBooks — and the upcoming integration of the MJG Partnership from 1 July.

The acquisitions are part of Count Gold Coast’s broader strategy to deliver comprehensive, localised financial services underpinned by national-scale expertise.

Harrison & Harrison and ExBooks Join Count Gold Coast

The merger of Harrison & Harrison Financial Group (HHFG) with Count Gold Coast was officially completed in early May 2025, marking a significant expansion of Count’s advisory and accounting footprint on the Gold Coast.

As part of the integration, the HHFG team — including the ExBooks bookkeeping division — has now transitioned into Count Gold Coast’s Coolangatta office at Suite 215, Level 2, The Strand, 72–80 Marine Parade.

“Bringing HHFG and ExBooks into the Count Gold Coast family reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, holistic financial services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and business owners,” said James Brown, Managing Principal at Count Gold Coast. “The values and professionalism of the HHFG team align seamlessly with ours.”

Both accounting and bookkeeping clients were transitioned across to Count Gold Coast’s systems in a carefully managed process. All tax clients associated with HHFG and BAS clients of ExBooks were transferred from the former agent numbers to Count Gold Coast’s agent number as of 13 June 2025, with prior client notification and opt-out options provided.

The ExBooks team will continue to operate under its existing brand name, maintaining continuity for clients while gaining access to Count Gold Coast’s broader support and infrastructure.

Clients across both brands will begin receiving new engagement proposals from Count Gold Coast in the coming weeks. “We’re focused on making the transition as smooth and seamless as possible,” Brown added. “We thank clients for their continued trust.”

MJG Partnership Acquisition to Be Announced in July

Count Gold Coast has also confirmed it will finalise the acquisition of the MJG Partnership on 1 July 2025. The deal represents another strategic step in Count GC’s ongoing expansion, further enhancing its depth in tax and advisory services.

More details on the MJG Partnership transition will be announced in early July.

A Growing Local Network with National Strength

With offices in Southport and Coolangatta, Count Gold Coast continues to evolve as a trusted full-service provider of accounting, bookkeeping, advisory, wealth management, SMSF, QBCC, and IT solutions.

“These acquisitions not only grow our capabilities — they deepen our relationships across the community,” a Count Gold Coast spokesperson said. “We’re excited to continue building on our legacy of trust, innovation, and client-first service.”

For more information, contact Count Gold Coast on 1300 667 897

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