Doug Witham, FCPA
Senior Accountant & Trusted Business Adviser
Doug Witham is a Senior Accountant at Gold Medal Accounting with more than 40 years of experience providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services to individuals, families, property investors and businesses throughout Australia.
Throughout his career, Doug has assisted thousands of clients with taxation planning, business structuring, accounting, compliance and long-term financial strategies. His practical approach, technical expertise and commitment to outstanding client service have earned him the trust of generations of clients, many of whom have remained with him for decades.
Doug founded and successfully operated his own accounting practice in Sydney before relocating to the Gold Coast, where he now works alongside his son, Bradley Witham, and daughter-in-law, Lynn Witham, as part of the family-owned team at Gold Medal Accounting.
One of Doug's greatest strengths is his ability to explain complex taxation and business matters in clear, practical language. He believes that the best advice is advice that clients can easily understand and confidently act upon. His expertise spans individual taxation, companies, trusts, self-managed super funds (SMSFs), property investment structures, business advisory services and long-term strategic planning.
Over more than four decades in public practice, Doug has helped clients navigate changing taxation legislation, grow successful businesses and make informed financial decisions with confidence. His calm, practical approach and unwavering commitment to integrity have helped build lasting relationships that continue to this day.
Doug continues to play an important advisory role within Gold Medal Accounting, sharing his knowledge and experience with both clients and the firm's accounting team. His decades of practical experience remain an invaluable asset to the practice and continue to help maintain the high professional standards that Gold Medal Accounting is known for.
Areas of Expertise
- Taxation Planning & Compliance
- Business Advisory Services
- Companies, Trusts & Partnerships
- Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
- Property Investment Structures
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Financial Statements & Business Reporting
- Small Business Accounting
- Succession Planning
- Strategic Business Planning
Doug remains passionate about helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
Professional Advice. Personalised Service. Trusted Relationships.
These principles have guided Doug throughout his career and continue to shape the culture of Gold Medal Accounting today. His commitment to integrity, professionalism and long-term client relationships remains at the heart of everything the firm stands for.
