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Belinda Tonna – Visionary Women Founder to Watch — 2026
- Women Story
- 3 hours ago
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Building Trust-First Accounting for Australia’s Small & Medium Businesses
Category
Accounting · Business Advisory · Tax & Compliance · Women Leadership · Professional Services · SME Enablement
Belinda Tonna
Director, Higgins Tonna & Co
📍 Based in: Moorebank, NSW, Australia
🌐 Website: www.higginsstonna.com.au
“Good accounting isn’t just about numbers. It’s about relationships, clarity, and helping people grow with confidence.”
Why She Matters in 2026
In a world where small business owners are overwhelmed by compliance, technology changes, and financial uncertainty, Belinda Tonna stands out for bringing something refreshingly human to accounting: care, clarity, and consistency.
As the Director of Higgins Tonna & Co, Belinda has built a modern accounting practice that combines technical excellence, cloud-based efficiency, and genuine client relationships. Her work reflects a growing shift in professional services — from transactional support to long-term partnership.
Organization Overview
Higgins Tonna & Co
Founded: 2022
Location: Moorebank, New South Wales, Australia
Team Size: 1–10 professionals
Higgins Tonna & Co is a boutique accounting and business advisory firm serving small to medium-sized businesses, individuals, and super funds across Australia.
The firm is registered with ASIC and supported by a team of:
Certified Practising Accountants (CPA)
Business Advisers
Bookkeepers
Registered Tax Agents
Services are delivered in-office, on-site, and online, supporting both local and interstate clients.
What Sets Higgins Tonna & Co Apart
Belinda’s firm is known for:
Prompt, transparent communication
Strong client relationships built on trust
Smart use of cloud-based accounting software
Practical, jargon-free financial guidance
Her mission is simple yet powerful:Let business owners focus on growth — while she handles the numbers.
Areas of Expertise
Higgins Tonna & Co provides:
Tax compliance & planning
Accounting & bookkeeping
Business advisory services
Financial reporting
Support for startups and growing SMEs
Individual and superannuation accounting
Belinda specializes in streamlining compliance through modern systems, helping clients stay compliant while saving time and reducing stress.
Leadership Through Mentorship
One of Belinda’s proudest achievements isn’t listed on a balance sheet.
She has actively:
Recruited and trained a trainee business administrator
Mentored her into becoming a high-performing team member
Inspired interest and growth in the accounting profession
Belinda sees leadership as lifting others, setting an example through integrity, patience, and consistency — especially for young professionals entering the workforce.
A Human-Centered Accounting Philosophy
With over a decade of experience running her own practice, Belinda believes accounting should be:
Accessible, not intimidating
Supportive, not transactional
Forward-looking, not reactive
Her clients often describe her as personable, responsive, and genuinely invested in their success — qualities that are increasingly rare and deeply valued.
Why Belinda Tonna Is One to Watch in 2026
Belinda Tonna represents the next generation of women-led professional services:
A CPA with deep technical expertise
A modern, cloud-first accounting practice
A people-first leadership style
A mentor and role model for future professionals
A trusted partner for Australia’s SME ecosystem
In 2026, as small businesses seek advisors they can truly rely on, Belinda Tonna and Higgins Tonna & Co are perfectly positioned to lead with trust, care, and competence.
That is why Belinda Tonna is a Visionary Women Founder to Watch — 2026.
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