Financial compliance and bookkeeping are essential backend functions that every publisher must handle. LINA has partnered with Aero Group Accounting & Tax to connect our members directly with accounting specialists who understand the unique dynamics of the media industry, providing subsidised services and discounted rates.
Who you’ll be working with
Aero Group Accounting brings substantial industry experience and has a track record of guiding independent publishers and single-operator newsrooms through major structural and growth milestones. Publishers engaging with this service will work directly with Joseph (Assistant Manager, Business Advisory & Tax) and/or Sofia (Intermediate Accountant, Business Advisory & Tax) with guidance and strategic support from Justin, Director & Founder of Aero Group.
Joseph Parecattil
Sofia Carballo
Justin Wong
Aero Group Accounting comes recommended by LINA members:
“When searching for an accountant, we wanted someone with broad vision – someone who would be able to help identify triggers for growth, at a pace we were comfortable with and at a pace which was economically viable. In short, we wanted experts to help us achieve our dream within the realm of reality. Justin Wong and his team at Aero Accounting have ticked those boxes for us, and more. They already had a solid understanding of the media prior to our partnership, and have worked with us to best understand the cogs which help our industry progress. They have been keen to understand the changing landscape, the opportunities as they arise – all while managing the challenges of change, the implications of cashflow, and mitigating the risks associated with growth. These guys are very much part of our business, and we’re delighted to have them as partners in our team.”
-Simon Holt, MyCity Logan
Aero has successfully helped independent publishers:
- Save over a hundred hours per year on bookkeeping and accounting admin.
- Transition from a partnership structure into a corporate company structure, saving the publisher $20,000 per year in tax.
- Navigate a deal structure and conduct financial due diligence to acquire another small publication.
LINA Member Discount & Pricing
To launch the offer, LINA will cover your next Group Financials & Tax Return for:
- 15 publishers operating under a company structure; and
- 10 publishers operating as sole traders
First come, first served. To access the subsidy, you must have completed a LION Sustainability Audit, a one-time questionnaire that will measure the overall health of your newsroom and provide a report with benchmarks and recommendations for next steps.
Submit an application below, complete the Sustainability Audit, and we’ll cover the cost of your first tax return, whether that be for 2025/26 or next year.
Service pricing available to LINA members include:
| Service line | Standard rate | Member discount rate (10%) | Net cost to publisher |
| Company Financials & Tax Return | $2,000 / yr | -$200 | $1,800 / yr ($0 for first 15 publishers) |
| Startup Setup (Xero Setup & Training) | $720 (one-off) | -$72 | $648 |
| Quarterly BAS Statement | $350 / qtr | -$35 | $315 / qtr |
| Monthly Bookkeeping | $150 / hr | -$15 | $135 / hr |
| Sole Trader Tax Return (Non-GST) | $350 / yr | -$35 | $315 / yr($0 for first 10 publishers) |
| Tax, Structure & Advisory Session | $1,200 / session | -$120 | $1,080 / session |
To receive the LINA member discount for Aero Group services, complete the LION x LINA Sustainability Audit and fill in the form below:
Not ready to commit yet?
To ask questions or find out more information you can contact Michelle (LINA’s services administrator).