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Built by someone who understands both sides of the ledger.
Dashwise was founded on a simple idea: accounting advice is most valuable when it comes from someone who not only knows the numbers, but also knows how to build the systems that create them.
Michael Moussa · Director & Principal Advisor
Michael started Dashwise after more than a decade across public accounting and corporate finance. He trained at a national firm, then went in-house with a group of high-growth e-commerce and SaaS businesses, looking after their numbers as they scaled.
Working inside those businesses changed how he saw the profession. The advice that actually helped owners came from people who could read the data in real time and understood the systems producing it. Most firms couldn't do either, because the tools they relied on were built by someone else.
So Michael learned to build the tools himself. He has been writing software and automation for accounting workflows since 2018, and when he started Dashwise he made that capability the foundation of the practice rather than a bolt-on.
The result is a firm where tax and compliance get done properly, the repetitive work runs automatically, and the time saved goes into advice. Ask Michael why he combined accounting with technology and the answer is simple: he got tired of watching good businesses make decisions on stale numbers.
Three principles that guide everything we do.
Transparency over jargon
Every business owner deserves to understand their own numbers. We don't hide behind complexity. We explain things clearly, in plain English, so you can make confident decisions.
Proactive, not reactive
Most accountants wait for you to ask. We're the ones calling you in October to talk about your June tax position. If we spot something, whether it's an opportunity, a risk or a structural issue, we tell you before it becomes urgent.
Technology as a differentiator
We invest in the tools and systems that let us do better work for you. Not because it's trendy, but because real-time data, automation and well-designed software produce better outcomes for clients.
How we work with clients.
From first conversation to ongoing advisory, here's what working with Dashwise actually looks like.
Free strategy call
A 30-minute no-obligation session to understand your situation, your goals, and whether we're the right fit. Michael takes every call personally.
Clear proposal
If we're a match, we'll send a fixed-fee engagement letter. No hourly billing surprises, no lock-in. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.
Onboarding & setup
We get your Xero environment running properly, connect your bank feeds, and set up reporting so you have a clear financial picture from day one.
Ongoing advisory
Quarterly check-ins, tax planning sessions and real-time access to your numbers. Not just a lodgement service, but a year-round financial partner.
We've built software products. We know what your financial model actually means.
Most accounting firms learn about software businesses from their clients. We've lived it. Building and running SaaS products from the ground up means we understand ARR, churn, CAC and runway the way your investors do.
The same thinking applies to every client we work with. We don't just process compliance. We understand the business behind the numbers, and we use that to give advice that's actually useful.
- Fixed-fee pricing, so there are no billing surprises
- All files and data managed digitally, with no paper
- Xero-native practice, so your data is always clean and current
- Direct access to Michael, not a junior who doesn't know your file
- Sydney-based and available face-to-face when it matters
Ready to take control of your numbers?
A free 30-minute call with Michael. No obligation and no jargon. Just a straightforward chat about where you're at and where you want to get to.