BUSINESS PROFILE - MISSION STATEMENT
"To increase our client’s financial understanding and wealth through accurate, timely and meaningful taxation advice."
BUSINESS PROFILE - CLIENTS
The majority of our clients operate in the agriculture industry, with the remainder spread evenly among the Building, IT, Retail and Service Industries. They range in size from small sole traders to over $10 million turnover. We help advise on business startups, including the most effective tax structures, as well as growing existing businesses and providing the most efficient and accurate tax advice.
BUSINESS PROFILE - STAFF
Paul McConnachie (FPNA) - contact Paul
Paul is our Managing Principal with 20 years experience. Paul started his career in Horsham at Green, Taylor, Ainsworth & Ryan, the largest Chartered Accounting firm in Western Victoria, in 1989. In 1991 he moved back to Bendigo to start with B.W.R Barker & Associates before starting his own practice in 1997. Paul is a Fellow with the NIA and a member of the NTAA who is an expert at specialist tax advice and Superannuation Planning Advice.
David Giffard (CPA) - contact David
Dave is a CPA who began his career with WHK Smith Read, a chartered accounting firm in Melbourne in 2003. In 2004 he moved to the Whitsundays where he worked with Leader Group before returning to Victoria and starting at P.A. McConnachie in 2005. David completed his CPA in 2009. David specialises in Tax and Superannuation advice.
Kristian Mallia (CPA) - contact Kristian
Kris is a CPA who started work with Lockwood Partners Chartered Accountants in Echuca in 2000, whilst living in Bendigo. Kris started work with P.A. McConnachie in 2002 when he decided to move his employment to Bendigo. Kris gained additional experience with Stephen Bates CPA during 2007-08 before returning to us. Kris specialises in Tax and accounting software advice.
Lisa McConnachie - contact Lisa
Lisa is a qualified teacher and has been with us for 6 years as our Personnel Officer.
Jess Collins - contact Jess
Jess completed her accounting degree in 2008. She is currently working as a graduate accountant learning all aspects of tax.
Alison Ingle - contact Alison
Allie has completed certificates III & IV in Business in 2006 and has worked in the office management field for over two and half years. Allie started working for us at the start of September 2009 as our new receptionist.