About FTA Accountants
We’re a reliable accounting firm with a straightforward approach. With offices across Queensland, we deliver end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping services that give businesses the tools to scale, grow, and succeed.
Why partner with FTA Accountants?
Because life is better with the right partner.
At FTA Accountants, you’ll find everything you need under one roof. Our team delivers top-notch, down-to-earth service and won’t stop until the best outcome is achieved. With the right support, your business can go further than you think.
We pride ourselves on a hands-on, practical approach backed by years of experience. We’ll help you ‘Forward Think & Achieve’ with advice and tools that actually work.
We work with businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, farmers, small companies, mid-sized organisations, and large corporations, helping them meet and exceed their financial goals.
📞 If we sound like the right fit for you, call us on (07) 5409 2300 for a free consultation. Expect accuracy, professionalism, and a warm, friendly approach.
FTA Beginnings
FTA Accountants began with strong roots in the agriculture industry, supporting farmers, graziers, and rural businesses across Queensland. Over time, we’ve grown to serve clients in construction, trades, small business, SMSFs, and beyond, always keeping our down-to-earth approach.
‘FTA’ stands for Ferreira, Thornthwaite & Associates, and it also reflects our motto: Forward Think & Achieve.
Today, we’re proud to be a thriving, modern practice built on motivated, professional, and approachable people who genuinely care about our clients’ success. Our focus is simple: real advice, practical support, and lasting partnerships that help you reach your goals.
FTA Partners, Johan Ferreira and Robert Thornthwaite
What you can expect from us
Less bow ties. More client ties.
We know accountants have a reputation for being a bit stuffy. At FTA Accountants, you won’t see us in suits and ties unless the occasion calls for it. We’d rather put our energy where it counts, into accuracy, professionalism, and supporting your goals.
Business is personal. Life changes fast, and your business does too. That’s why we take the time to really understand you, not just your numbers. Whether it’s your plans for retirement or your family milestones, knowing what matters to you helps us give better advice.
At FTA Accountants, we get to know you properly so we can help you Forward Think & Achieve. By working this way, we turn your business and personal financial goals into reality.
We help Australian Businesses, Families and Individuals, ‘Forward Think & Achieve’ their goals.
How FTA Accountants can help you
Hear what our clients have to say about us
Best Accountants to deal with
Best Accountants to deal with on the Sunshine Coast. Service is second to none, always friendly and happy to help. Highly recommend.
— Mathew S
Extremely Helpful In All Aspects
I am delighted to be able to let others know what a great group of people I have met during the time I have been with Robert and the team. They have been extremely helpful in all aspects of my accounting needs and have always led me to the right path. I would like to thank all of the team for everything they do so diligently for those around them.
— K Dalton
I was very impressed with the no fuss
I was very impressed with the no fuss, lets gets this done, friendly approach to yesterday's appointment. Nothing was a bother and your knowledge of appropriate deductions for our line of work was thorough, honest and transparent. Sarah was considerate and flexible - working in with me to organise appts and collate documents when I got stuck with locating our Group Certs. Thank you also to Wishlist for engaging with FTA Accountants. Thank you - see you next year!
— Kristie