Michael specialises in achieving optimal commercial outcomes for his clients, ensuring business owners and entrepreneurs are maximising their financial position. This is achieved through Michael’s extensive knowledge and experience; strong knowledge of the tax law ensuring optimal taxation strategies are in place; and the best possible asset protection is achieved, whilst commercial factors are kept front of mind.
Michael enjoys the task of finding solutions to the challenges his clients face, looking outside the box for solutions, and prides himself on the close relationships he is able to maintain with clients which ensures a holistic approach is taken to achieve the best results for his clients.
Michael works with clients from new venture start-ups, through to large private companies and wealthy family groups, and comprehensively advises on business structuring & restructuring, business improvement strategies, effective taxation planning, as well as acquisitions and sales.
Michael advises on a broad range of industries and his in-depth knowledge allows him to advise on a range of industries, however has become well regarded for his particular expertise in:
- Property development;
- Building, Construction & associated industries;
- Software development and IT;
- Innovative businesses & disruptive technologies, and
- New venture start-ups
Michael was honoured to be named a national finalist in the Australian Accounting awards Young Accountant of the year in 2017 and Partner of the Year in 2018. He invests time heavily into continued professional development to stay at the cutting edge of all business advisory and taxation services he offers his clients.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys following Rugby League, Cricket and any other sports in between, enjoys spending time with family and friends and travelling when time permits, and throws a club or two around a golf course every now and then.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce – University of Queensland
- Member – Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Member – National Tax and Accountants Association
- Diploma of Financial Planning
- Registered Tax Agent
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 National Finalist – Partner of the Year (Boutique Firm) – Australian Accounting Awards
- 2018 National Finalist – Director of the Year – Young Leaders in Finance Awards
- 2018 National Finalist – Accountant of the Year – Young Leaders in Finance Awards
- 2018 National Finalist – Principal of the Year – Young Leaders in Finance Awards
- 2017 – National Finalist – Young Accountant of the Year – Australian Accounting Awards
Contact us now to see how we can help?
We are pleased to offer an initial (no obligation) consultation in which we review existing structures & processes and provide recommendations to enhance and optimise tax outcomes, asset protection