Accounting, Tax and R&D for Startup Founders in Sydney

What do founders need to get right from the start?

Catherine Turner from the Gild Business Management team will be at Spark Festival 2026 in Sydney, sharing practical insights in: “Ten Things That Set Founders Up for Success: Accounting, Tax and R&D”

The session will cover:

- 5 things founders should know about Accounting & Tax

- 5 things founders should know about R&D

- An open Q&A focused on the real questions founders are dealing with

Because building a business isn’t just about having a great idea. Understanding the financial, tax and R&D considerations early can help founders make more informed decisions as they grow.

Where: Stone & Chalk Tech Central, 477 Pitt Street, Haymarket

When: 22 September | 1:30–2:30pm

If you’re heading to Spark Festival, come along and join Catherine for the session.

You may also want to join:

12:30–1:30pm at the same venue: Employee claims in the age of AI: what founders need to know – https://events.humanitix.com/employee-claims-in-the-age-of-ai