Brisbane, Australia November 2025 – Advivo Business Advisors & Accountants (Advivo) and Ascern (Outsourced CFOs) are proud to announce the launch of their strategic partnership, combining two complementary business advisory powerhouses to deliver a seamless end-to-end financial management solution for Australian businesses.
Advivo, a Brisbane-based three-partner accounting firm, is well known for being more than just accountants. With a strong focus on business growth and strategic advisory, Advivo works closely with business owners through regular monthly and quarterly meetings to develop growth strategies, set KPIs, and drive sustainable success. Their approach ensures time-poor business owners invest time working on their business, not just in it.
Built on a foundation of solid accounting principles, innovative practices, and disciplined compliance, Advivo’s expertise is complemented by a dedicated corporate advisory division for more complex and specialised projects.
Both David Harreveld, Director of Ascern, and Leon Stephan, Managing Partner of Advivo, identified a strong alignment between their businesses; shared values, similar client bases, and a mutual commitment to helping and educating business owners.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” said Leon Stephan, Managing Partner of Advivo. “Ascern’s CFO expertise perfectly complements our strategic and accounting foundations, giving clients access to a full financial ecosystem, from compliance through to high-level strategy.”
“Advivo brings scale, structure, and depth to the service offering,” added David Harreveld, Director of Ascern. “Together, we can deliver a truly integrated experience that helps clients not only manage their numbers but use them to grow and build a thriving company.”
Each firm recognised the other as the missing link in their service offering.
The partnership solves both challenges, enabling the two firms to expand their offering and elevate client value.
The partnership between Advivo and Ascern will:
from accounting and compliance to strategic financial leadership and performance improvement.
Real-time oversight of inflows and outflows, helping you avoid nasty surprises and plan for upcoming challenges.
for strategic and operational financial needs.
to focus on growth while ensuring stronger financial control and governance.
both firms are committed to education, transparency, and empowering businesses to achieve sustainable success.
Together, Advivo and Ascern create a seamless pathway for business owners to scale confidently, with the assurance of expert financial and strategic guidance at every stage of their journey.
