No Hidden Fees • Published Rate Card

50% Below Market Rates.
Guaranteed Chartered Accountant & Senior Analyst Review.

No annual lock-in contracts, no placement markups, and no recruitment fees. Scale your practice capacity across tax compliance, wealth back-office, and vCFO advisory on transparent hourly or monthly retainer terms in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Hourly Rate Structure

Three Transparent Review Levels

Choose the exact level of execution and sign-off required for your tax, wealth, or advisory files.

Tier 01

Basic Preparation

$3.00 AUD / hr

Qualified accountant handling standard bookkeeping, bank feed allocation, receipt entry via Dext/Hubdoc, and baseline ledger data entry.

Review Level: Standard checklist QA review.
Tier 02

Standard Practice

$5.00 AUD / hr

Advanced qualified accountant preparing monthly/quarterly BAS drafts, STP payroll runs, complex ledger reconciliations, intermediate workpapers, and standard investment data feeds.

Review Level: Senior Accountant review on all ledgers & BAS.
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Tier 03

Premium CA-Approved

$7.50 AUD / hr

Full-scope Company Tax Returns (CTR), Trusts, Partnerships, Division 7A, SMSF administration, Wealth Back-Office portfolio reconciliations, and white-label vCFO packs.

✓ Two-Tier Sign-Off: Senior Preparer + Final CA / Senior Analyst Sign-Off.
★ Required tier for SMSF Pre-Audit Packs, Wealth Back-Office & vCFO Management Packs.

Cost & Economics Breakdown

Annual Cost Comparison: In-House vs BPO vs MCR Global

See how MCR Global delivers up to 85% net operational savings across accounting, financial planning, and vCFO advisory without sacrificing Senior CA review.

Cost Component (Annual) ★ MCR GLOBAL Onshore Capacity (Accountant / Paraplanner / Analyst) Traditional Enterprise BPO
Base Salary / Annual Billing $12,600 AUD ($1,050/mo FTE) $85,000 – $115,000 AUD $38,000 – $55,000 AUD
Superannuation (11.5%) $0.00 (Included) $9,775 – $13,225 AUD Included in billing
Recruitment & Placement Fees $0.00 (Zero Placement Fees) $10,000 – $15,000 AUD $3,000 – $6,000 AUD setup
Workstation & Infrastructure $0.00 (Zero Infrastructure Cost) $4,000 AUD / yr Charged as IT surcharge
Senior CA / Lead Analyst Review Included? ✓ Guaranteed 2-Tier Sign-Off Internal partner time required Optional high-tier add-on
Contract Commitment ✓ Month-to-Month Rolling Permanent employment 12–24 Month Lock-In
Estimated Total Annual Cost $12,600 AUD (88%+ Savings) $108,775 – $147,225 AUD $41,000 – $61,000 AUD

Recurring Capacity

Monthly Retainer Plans

Predictable monthly budgeting with guaranteed dedicated capacity across accounting, financial planning, and vCFO advisory. Month-to-month rolling agreements with 14 days' notice (rollovers capped at max 50% unused hours to next month only).

Fractional Pod

40 Hours / month
$290 AUD / mo

Ideal for solo tax agents, boutique financial planners, or solo vCFOs needing ~10 hours/week for overflow ITR, BAS, portfolio feeds, or monthly reporting packs.

Effective Rate: ~$7.25 / hr
Book Fractional Pilot

Standard Half-Time

80 Hours / month
$550 AUD / mo

Part-time dedicated capacity (~20 hrs/week) covering regular client bookkeeping, BAS lodgments, wealth portfolio matching, and monthly reconciliations.

Effective Rate: ~$6.88 / hr
Book Half-Time Pilot

Dedicated Full-Time Pod

160 Hours / month
$1,050 AUD / mo

Full-time dedicated remote accountant seat with standard Senior Accountant quality review across tax compliance, payroll, and bookkeeping.

Effective Rate: ~$6.56 / hr
Book Dedicated Pod

Senior Team Pod (CA Sign-Off)

160 Hours / month
$1,350 AUD / mo

Full-time dedicated senior seat with end-to-end Chartered Accountant (CA) or Lead Financial Analyst review for complex CTRs, SMSF packs, wealth back-office, and vCFO packs.

Effective Rate: ~$8.44 / hr
Book Senior CA Pod

Custom Hourly Estimator vs Dedicated Retainers

Model Your Custom Capacity & ROI

How this differs from the Monthly Retainer Plans above: While our Monthly Retainer Plans provide bundled, dedicated pod staffing with named preparers and up to 50% hour rollover, this Interactive Estimator calculates flexible billing strictly based on our published hourly rate card ($3.00, $5.00, or $7.50 AUD/hr)—ideal for firms with custom monthly hours, fluctuating overflow, or pilot test scenarios.

Interactive Estimator

Calculate Your Practice, Wealth & Advisory Capacity & Savings

Calculated on pure hourly rates ($3.00–$7.50 AUD/hr). For bundled dedicated team pods, see Monthly Retainer Plans above.
Basic Preparation$AUD 3.00/hr

Standard ledger allocation, receipt coding, and baseline data entry.

✓ Qualified Accountant execution with standard checklist QA.
Standard Practice$AUD 5.00/hr

Complex reconciliations, payroll, BAS preparation, intermediate workpapers & standard investment feeds.

✓ Senior Accountant review on all reconciliations & workpapers.
Premium CA-Approved$AUD 7.50/hr

End-to-end statutory financials, CTR/Trust returns, SMSF pre-audit packs, Wealth back-office & vCFO packs.

✓ Two-Tier Review: Senior Preparer + Final CA / Senior Analyst Sign-Off (Required for SMSF, Wealth & vCFO).
160 Hours / month (1.0 FTE Seats)
MCR Global Cost
$AUD 1,200 / month

Rate: $AUD 7.50/hr • 160 hrs included

Onshore Benchmark
$AUD 9,000 / mo

Based on $95k–$115k AUD base (Accountant / Paraplanner / Analyst) + super + on-costs

Practice Savings
87% Lower
Save ~$AUD 93,600 / yr
🔒 Month-to-month rolling agreements (Cancel anytime with 14 days' notice • Rollovers: max 50% unused hours to next month only).
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Direct Answers & FAQ

Pricing & Billing FAQs

Clear answers regarding rate tiers, monthly retainers, pilot terms, and cost savings.

How does the 10-Day Paid Pilot work? +

Australian accounting firms, financial planning practices, and advisory consultancies can test MCR Global by submitting 2 live overflow returns (e.g. one Company Return CTR plus one BAS or ITR), 10 days of ledger bookkeeping, a wealth portfolio reconciliation, an SMSF pre-audit pack, or a white-label vCFO reporting pack. Deliverables are prepared directly inside your software, reviewed by a Senior CA or Lead Analyst, and delivered within 24–48 hours at nominal hourly rates ($3.00–$7.50/hr).

  • ✓ Zero lock-in contracts: If satisfied, seamlessly transition into a retainer. If not, pay only the nominal pilot hours incurred.
  • ✓ Fast 24 to 48-hour delivery timeline directly into your live practice ledger or advisory platform.
  • ✓ Every completed pilot job includes a 2-minute video walkthrough by a Senior CA or Lead Analyst explaining adjustments.
Are there any lock-in contracts, setup fees, or termination penalties? +

No. All MCR Global service agreements operate on a flexible rolling month-to-month basis with zero annual lock-in, zero recruitment markups, and zero termination penalties. You can scale hours up, scale down, or cancel at any time with 14 calendar days' written notice.

  • ✓ Month-to-month rolling agreements with complete budget flexibility.
  • ✓ 14 days' written notice to adjust or discontinue services.
  • ✓ Rollover policy: Rollovers are capped at a maximum of 50% remaining unused hours to the next month only (unused rollovers expire).
  • ✓ Zero hidden overheads, software surcharges, or onboarding fees.
What is the difference between Monthly Retainer Plans and the Interactive Hourly Estimator? +

The Monthly Retainer Plans are fixed monthly capacity packages designed for firms wanting a dedicated named accountant or pod with predictable monthly budgeting and up to 50% rollover hours. The Interactive Estimator, on the other hand, calculates custom quotations based strictly on linear hourly rate card billing ($3.00, $5.00, or $7.50 AUD/hr) down to the exact hours logged—ideal for seasonal overflow, fluctuating workloads, or pilot trials.

  • ✓ Fixed Retainer Pods: Best for practices needing guaranteed, consistent staffing and dedicated team member continuity.
  • ✓ Hourly Estimator: Best for calculating custom hours, seasonal lodgment spikes, or pilot workflow test scenarios.
  • ✓ Both options operate on flexible month-to-month rolling terms with zero lock-in contracts.
How can MCR Global offer Chartered Accountant review at $7.50 AUD/hr? +

Our qualified accountants leverage licensed commercial AI tools (Just Ask Xero, Dext Precision, Hubdoc, Claude for Excel) to automate 25% to 45% of mechanical data reconciliation. This efficiency allows our Senior Chartered Accountants to focus purely on high-level tax adjustments, Division 7A calculations, and workpaper review at unmatched price points.

  • ✓ 25% to 45% mechanical time savings passed directly to partner practices.
  • ✓ Senior Chartered Accountants dedicate time exclusively to high-value review and compliance validation.
  • ✓ Two-tier sign-off ensures zero compromise on audit-readiness and technical accuracy.
How do MCR Global rates compare to hiring onshore Australian accounting & advisory staff? +

An onshore intermediate Australian accountant or paraplanner costs approximately $85,000 to $115,000 AUD annually plus superannuation (11.5%), payroll tax, workers comp, and workstation software, while a commercial financial analyst costs $120,000+ AUD. A dedicated full-time remote pod with MCR Global costs just $12,600 AUD annually ($1,050/mo), generating over 85% net labour cost savings.

  • ✓ Onshore accountant/paraplanner total cost: ~$105,000–$140,000+ AUD/year vs MCR Global dedicated pod: $12,600 AUD/year.
  • ✓ Zero recruitment fees (vs $10k–$15k agency fees for onshore placements).
  • ✓ Zero physical office, hardware, or software overhead.
Do you ever solicit or contact our practice clients directly? +

Never. MCR Global operates strictly as a 100% white-label capacity partner to Australian accounting firms, AFSL wealth advisory practices, and vCFO consultancies. We embed an ironclad Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete covenant in all Master Services Agreements, legally prohibiting us from ever contacting or providing direct services to your end-clients.

  • ✓ Strict white-label delivery under your practice brand and supervisory authority.
  • ✓ Enforceable non-solicitation guarantees embedded in every service agreement.
  • ✓ Zero direct client contact unless explicitly authorized by the practice principal.