One partner for the whole climb
A CPA-led practice for owner-run businesses: books, compliance, systems and CFO-level advice from one team. Ascend began in New Farm, Brisbane, more than ten years ago. In 2020 we expanded to work with clients across Australia's eastern states.
Built From a Simple Belief: Business Finances Shouldn't Be Stressful
Ascend Solutions was founded by Nicholas Love with a clear mission: to help Australian business owners remove the stress and complexity from their financial operations.
After years working in commerce, project management, and accounting, Nicholas saw the same pattern again and again. Talented business owners spending evenings and weekends wrestling with bookkeeping, stressing over BAS deadlines, and struggling with software that wasn't right for their needs.
He built Ascend Solutions to change that. Today, Ascend works with owner-run businesses across Canberra, Brisbane and Australia's eastern states, and every engagement is director-led and reviewed by a CPA.
We're not just bookkeepers. We're your outsourced finance team, handling everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll to BAS lodgement, software selection, process optimisation and virtual CFO services.
Plan
We start with understanding your business goals and building a clear financial roadmap.
Organise
We implement the right systems, software and processes to keep everything running smoothly.
Lead
We provide proactive advice and insights so you can make confident business decisions.
Control
We monitor, report and optimise, ensuring your finances stay on track as you grow.
Nicholas Love
CPA, MAcc, BCom (ANU)
“I help business owners remove stress, de-clutter and streamline their businesses, using best-of-breed cloud technologies to make their businesses as efficient and resilient as possible.”
Nicholas is a qualified accountant and CPA, certified across Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB. With broad experience spanning commerce, sales, warehouse management, project management and innovation, he brings genuine business acumen to every client relationship.
Based in Canberra, Nicholas leads every engagement personally. His qualifications from the Australian National University (ANU) and deep expertise across multiple software platforms mean clients receive truly informed, unbiased advice.
Specialisations
- Cloud accounting system selection and implementation
- Business process mapping and optimisation
- New business financial setup and advisory
- NFP governance and ACNC compliance
- eCommerce business setup and integration
- Practice management for medical and professional services
What Makes Ascend Solutions Different
CPA-Led
Every engagement is led and reviewed by a CPA, not just a bookkeeper, so the numbers hold up when you use them to make decisions.
Multi-Platform Expertise
Certified across Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, Saasu, NetSuite and Dynamics 365. We recommend what's right for you.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
No billing surprises. Your fee is fixed and agreed upfront in writing, so you know exactly what you're paying.
Canberra and Brisbane
We're local to Canberra and understand ACT businesses, and we support Brisbane businesses from our Queensland line. While we serve clients nationally, our heart is in the capital.
Beyond Bookkeeping
We're not just data entry. We provide strategic advice, process optimisation, software consulting and virtual CFO services.
Your Outsourced Team
Think of us as your own finance department. We're available by phone, email and video call whenever you need us.
Let's talk about where your business is heading
Start with a discovery call with Nicholas Love CPA. We'll look at where things stand and come back with a written proposal and a fixed fee.