Experience

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  Mackenzie & Co Accounting for your future

  • 45 Ryrie Street, Geelong, Victoria

  • Director

    • Jul 1990 - Present
    • 45 Ryrie Street, Geelong, Victoria

    We are a forward looking Accounting Firm servicing clients from around Australia- In the 12 months to June 2017 we have assisted clients start 8 businesses, 5 SMSF's ( in conjunction with a financial planner), assisted in 4 farming families inter generational transfers, helped clients with bank applications and refinance, prepared analysis figures for several property purchases. we have also attended to accounting for several deceased estates.We assist our clients with- Accounting and taxation services including strategy planning, proactive client meetings to ensure compliance is met and tax is minimised and wealth maximised.- Forward planning, looking at the type of entity or structure they need now and in the future, through to sale and ultimately retirement.- Superannuation and retirement advice and assistance with reviewing existing plans and establishing future goals and strategies. We administer many SMSF's for our clients.- Assist clients in negotiations to purchase or sell an existing business.We are often the first point of call for many client queries. We may not know all the answers, but usually we can refer them to an appropriate professional.

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  Sims Cooper (Australia) Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne

  • Company Secretary

    • Feb 1981 - Sep 1989
    • Melbourne

    Hands on company secretary for group companies involved in investment, agriculture and property development. Extensive experience in negotiating with Banks, purchasing properties and accounting for all activities including the complexities of foreign ownership.

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  Protean Holdings Ltd

  • Richmond, Victoria

  • Chief Accountant

    • Nov 1978 - Dec 1980
    • Richmond, Victoria

    Protean operated 5 abbatoirs in Victoria and New South Wales.

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  Ernst & Young

  • Melbourne and London

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 1973 - Nov 1978
    • Melbourne and London