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The accountant's guide to simplifying tax complexity for investors

by Stephanie Stefanovic, Content Manager, Sharesight | Mar 2nd 2022

As technology adoption grows in the investing space, so does the demand for innovative and tech-forward accountants.

According to Sharesight data, the average premium user has three different portfolios with 32 holdings and 54 trades per portfolio, with these trades being executed through two or more brokers. All of this creates layers of complexity for investors, and in turn, for the accountants who will inevitably be preparing their tax returns.

With this in mind, we have developed The accountant’s guide to simplifying tax complexity for investors.

Sharesight Accountants Guide to Tax Complexity for Investors

In this whitepaper, we discuss:

  • The challenges accountants face when preparing tax returns for investors;

  • The shortcomings of spreadsheets and manual data entry; and

  • How accountants can focus on higher revenue-generating outcomes while improving client retention and satisfaction.

Download the whitepaper

Click here to download the whitepaper and learn how you can add value for your clients – and your firm – with Sharesight's professional plan.

FURTHER READING

Sharesight product updates July 2026

Sharesight product updates – July 2026

by Ben Clendon | Jul 21st 2026

This month, we rolled out a new CGT breakdown schedule on the Australian CGT report, expanded cash reporting with multi-currency, per-broker accounts, and more.

Sharesight share portfolio with accountant

Save time and money by sharing your portfolio with your accountant

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jul 14th 2026

It's easy to save time and money at tax time by sharing access to your Sharesight portfolio with your accountant. Keep reading to learn more.

Morningstar commentary on top trades of the financial year

Morningstar analyses Australian investors' top trades of FY26

by Tyger Fitzpatrick, Associate Investment Specialist, Morningstar Australia | Jul 9th 2026

Morningstar analyses Australian Sharesight users' top trades of FY25/26. Keep reading to see some of the most notable picks from the year.