Who are we?
We are a Brisbane based Chartered Account firm located on the cities doorstep. XERO is our main tool and we are very good at it. We have been XERO partners since 2010 when the software was just starting to make it’s way onto the scene. We've watched as everybody else jumped on board with us over the years and have watched their businesses flourish.
Originally, we were known as Rush & Associates but in 2016 we decided it was time for an upgrade, so we moved up the road a couple blocks and re-branded to RA Business Advisors.
We help small businesses grow.
We aren't the conventional pencil-pusher accountants you see advertised on TV. We are focused and committed to providing personalised services to all our clients. Our wonderful team can assist with everything from taxation obligations to providing personalised business advice.
Our background and experience is in small business and other business owners are the people we like working with. Where ever you are on your small business journey, we are here for a chat and to help when it gets hard.
Meet our team
Patrick Rush
B.Bus (Accounting) CA
Director & Owner
Patrick leads the growth and performance of RA Business Advisors and is the primary customer contact. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and small business, Patrick has always been involved with small business - building, running, selling - now advising them.
Carl Faumui
B.Bus (Accounting) CPA
Accountant
Carl is one of our senior accountants with almost 20 years of experience in the accounting industry. As an avid follower of technology and with lots of experience using Xero, it’s no surprise that he is our lead Xero trainer. Carl enjoys working with business owners to maximise the power of Xero and streamline their bookkeeping to allow them to focus on the key aspects of their business.
Kristine Amoguis
B.Com (Accounting) MBA
Accountant
Kristine joined RA Business Advisors in May 2012 to put into use the knowledge and skills she gained from university and her prior experience in corporate accounting. Her role includes preparing Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns of various small business entities. Outside the office, Kristine can be found spending time with family sharing good food, movies and travelling.
Toni James
B.Bus (Accounting)
Accountant
Toni has completed a business degree, majoring in accounting. She enjoys being involved in the daily processes in small business and has a long history of involvement in family businesses. Out of the office, she loves to spend time at the beach with her family & friends.
Olivia Binder
B.Bus (Accounting)
Undergraduate Accountant
Olivia joined RA Business Advisors in April 2021 as an undergraduate accountant. Olivia is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts, majoring in accounting and economics, at UQ. Outside the office, Olivia enjoys dancing and watching movies with friends.
Jessica Pearce
B.Bus (Accounting)
Undergraduate Accountant
Jess joined RA Business Advisors in September 2021 as an undergraduate accountant. She is currently studying Advanced Business at the University of Queensland. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and playing netball.
Nicole Connacher
B.Mathematics and Commerce
Undergraduate Accountant
Nicole joined RA Business Advisors in August 2021 as an undergraduate accountant. She is currently studying Bachelor of Mathematics and Commerce, majoring in finance and applied math, at UQ. Outside the office, she enjoys going to the beach, travelling, and playing softball at a national level.
Aiyana Faumui
B.Nursing
Administration Assistant
Aiyana joined RA Business Advisors in April 2022 as an administrative assistant. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing at QUT. Outside the office, she enjoys pilates, going to the beach and spending time with friends.