With offices in Kyabram, Echuca and Shepparton the far-reaching services encompass everything from business and individual taxation advice and services to financial advice.
The M+S Group is recognised as one of country Victoria’s largest accounting firms and has more than 45 staff, including three partners
Senior accountants Danielle Ireland and Matthew Fichera typify the attitude of the 17-strong team that services the personal, business and company tax requirements of the Kyabram district.
Danielle has an 11-year history at the Kyabram office of the respected M+S Group, moving from a part-time client manager in M+S Group partner Pete George’s team, to obtaining her Bachelor of Accounting degree eight years ago.
She has also been recognised professionally by obtaining her CPA qualification in 2019.
Considered an all-rounder of accounting, she now manages her own portfolio of clients, navigating the sometimes complex and ever changing taxation landscape.
Her knowledge enables her to achieve the best results for their business or personal taxation requirements.
Matthew, based at Shepparton, joined the M+S Group four years ago and has an expertise in tax compliance, among a variety of skills he has added to his portfolio since completing his Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at RMIT University.
He also has a history of preparing financial reports, BAS and general taxation preparation.
The pair work with Pete and the company’s managing director Michael Watt, who is based out of the company’s Echuca office.
Kristy Scadden is another of the senior accountants who started at Kyabram before moving to Echuca and other senior accountants working within the M+S Group framework include Ray Warren, Carlee Pegoraro, Melissa Trazzera and James Larcombe.
Completing the accounting team are Emma Smits, Malcolm Barber, Tanesha Christopher, Colin Height, Taylah Thompson, Adit Gouri, Lucinda Palma and Inga Dunn.
Specialised services in superannuation administration are also offered through senior accountant Travis Hocking and Mary Mallari.
Among the many focuses of 2023’s tax season is people looking to make some extra income from a ‘side hustle’.
Whether you rent your caravan on Camplify, or even if you simply sell household items on Gumtree, the tax man will be paying attention.
Not all online income needs to be declared, but it’s important to understand the difference between an online hobby and a business. Otherwise, you could find yourself with an unexpected tax bill.
If your side hustle is successful and becomes more than a spare time activity, it makes sense to talk to an accounting professional well before tax time.