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Presented By: Carl Hansen
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Since 1973, we at Munro’s – a business improvement and accounting firm headquartered in Perth, but servicing clients all across Australia and sometimes internationally – have pursued Munro’s core mission of helping business people as safely and easily as possible start, grow and eventually exit successful businesses.
We’ve pursued this mission by providing professional services that help legally minimise taxes, safeguard wealth, and solve whatever problems our clients face throughout the business journey and beyond.
As ‘The Professional Problem Solvers’, we take great pride in helping Australians solve problems, but even more pride comes from helping prevent those problems.
We have a willingness to tackle whatever simple or complex issues, come up.
The willingness is tempered by the fact that we understand that we can’t know everything; and from time to time, we need to help connect our clients with external domain specialists.
We do whatever is necessary to help our clients get the best possible outcome.
Providing real value is a must, and so we pursue three big wins:
Evidence of our success in achieving this can be found in the more than 100 genuine 5-star client reviews shown on our website and submitted on Google. Based on an assessment we performed in December 2023, these ranked Munro’s in the Top 2% of Australian Accounting Firms.
They reveal not only the superb work we did for our clients, but also the care that is always taken and the lasting relationships we build with clients.
It’s these long-term relationships that achieve success for all parties, which make everything we do worthwhile.
We’re Perth-based accountants and business advisors servicing businesses and investors throughout Western Australia and across Australia (we have international clients too).
For over 50 years, we’ve been diligently applying our high-quality accounting, tax and business advisory services to help people throughout every stage of the business journey, including:
Since 1973, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner for progressive business owners. We know that many entrepreneurs face challenges like rising operating costs, unpredictable cash flow and the constant threat of tax inefficiencies. These problems can stall your business growth, create uncertainty and prevent you from realising your full potential. That’s where our “Professional Problem Solvers” approach comes in.
We provide both premium accounting services (if that’s all you want) and business advisory services too (for those looking to grow profitably).
We work with you to understand your unique challenges and devise practical, evidence-led solutions. Whether you’re worried about paying too much tax, unsure how to protect your assets or need strategic advice to boost profitability, our team is here to help. Our holistic service blends traditional accounting with business advisory and asset protection strategies, ensuring that you receive clear, tailored solutions that add real value to your business.
Our service offerings include:
At Munro’s, we believe that thriving businesses positively impact their owners, employees, customers and communities. We’re not just your accountants—we’re your partners in long-term success. We’re here to ensure that every dollar you earn is working as hard as you do.
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Presented By: Carl Hansen
video transcript
Since 1973, we at Munro’s – a business improvement and accounting firm headquartered in Perth, but servicing clients all across Australia and sometimes internationally – have pursued Munro’s core mission of helping business people as safely and easily as possible start, grow and eventually exit successful businesses.
We’ve pursued this mission by providing professional services that help legally minimise taxes, safeguard wealth, and solve whatever problems our clients face throughout the business journey and beyond.
As ‘The Professional Problem Solvers’, we take great pride in helping Australians solve problems, but even more pride comes from helping prevent those problems.
We have a willingness to tackle whatever simple or complex issues, come up.
The willingness is tempered by the fact that we understand that we can’t know everything; and from time to time, we need to help connect our clients with external domain specialists.
We do whatever is necessary to help our clients get the best possible outcome.
Providing real value is a must, and so we pursue three big wins:
Evidence of our success in achieving this can be found in the more than 100 genuine 5-star client reviews shown on our website and submitted on Google. Based on an assessment we performed in December 2023, these ranked Munro’s in the Top 2% of Australian Accounting Firms.
They reveal not only the superb work we did for our clients, but also the care that is always taken and the lasting relationships we build with clients.
It’s these long-term relationships that achieve success for all parties, which make everything we do worthwhile.
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Presented By: Christine Prasetia
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At Munro’s, we are more than just accountants; we are trusted confidants and savvy advisors, there for clients through the twists and turns of business, life and beyond.
From the exhilarating moment of starting or acquiring a business, through the day-to-day challenges of compliance and operations, to the nuanced complexities of problem-solving and improvement, we’re there.
We journey with you through twelve distinct phases of your life, offering assistance tailored to each stage. Always grounded by a personable touch.
The twelve distinct phases are:
Providing assistance when you need help with starting, buying or inheriting a business.
When you need help with ordinary compliance, such as annual tax returns and quarterly business activity statements.
Providing advice when you need help with non-compliance and unusual compliance matters, such as defending your business from ATO audit, bank, competitor, employees, council, or other third parties.
When you need help with business improvement.
Providing help regarding such things as investments and family wealth protection.
When you need help with planning to exit your business.
When you need help with planning for retirement.
When you need help with planning for death.
Providing advice when you need help with closing, selling or handing down your business.
There for you when you need help with non-compliance matters in the later years in life, which can include such things as helping move into a retirement home, going to the bank, going to the post office, going into hospital and seeing your lawyer.
Providing accounting assistance when needed for your deceased estate after you die.
Providing them with help after you die, which can include assistance with testamentary trusts and ongoing accounting for entities that have been passed along.
Ultimately, through mutually beneficial long-term relationships, we are honoured to be a safe set of hands. Trusted confidants and savvy advisors in business and life.
We’re not here to spruik some “high-performance framework” or sell you things you don’t need.
Rather, we’re here to solve your accounting issues and arm you, and your team, with what you need to succeed.
No problem is too big or too small.
We’ll always help however we can.
Watch the video to learn about the 12 distinct phases of business, life and beyond that we help with.
Ultimately, through a mutually beneficial long-term relationship, we’d be honoured to be a safe set of hands….. Your trusted confidant and savvy advisor in business and life.
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Honest, personal, really comfortable. We’ve really enjoyed the experience.
It’s what we’ll call old fashioned without being old. It’s a very modern business,…
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Long time clients of Munro’s. We think it goes back before it was Munro’s to Wesfarmers, when my father Alwyn, uh, joined up using Don as his accountant. Before we had grey hair. Before we had grey hair. And, uh, Don and his good wife are here tonight and it’s nice to see them.
And we’re from farming background, both of us. Different regions. South Australia, WA. But, Munro’s always had that feel that it was, uh, from the, from the farming background, but also a family business. So it’s always been that way for us and we’ve been honest, honest, personal, really comfortable. We’ve really enjoyed the experience.
It’s what we’ll call old fashioned without being old. It’s a very modern business, obviously, but, um, it has that old fashion feel, which I really still yearn for, uh, especially when it’s my father’s follow on. So, it’s been a lovely journey. So, uh, uh, they look after our family and my business, and our business concerns as well.
And it’s the country and the city for us. It is, it is. So, it’s been a lovely journey and congratulations, Munro’s. Happy birthday, 50 years. Happy birthday for 50 years.
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Very competent, but they’re also very ethical and, and honest and trustworthy and it’s a great pleasure to, uh, to work with them.
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This is Zoe and Tony from Stables Scott. We would just like to express our appreciation and our thanks for the, for Zoe and me working over the last 17 years with, with Munro’s, but also from the long history with the firm. And as Simon said, it’s great seeing those old Trust Deeds and all those documents Stables or Stables Scott. All the, all the various names of the firm. And we enjoy working Munro’s. They’re very competent, but they’re also very ethical and, and honest and trustworthy and it’s a great pleasure to, uh, to work with them, and thank you guys and girls.
Congratulations. Thank you for all the work and the great relationship.
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The word was said tonight, trust. And that is what we’ve always felt. Every person we’ve dealt with at Munro’s has always been brilliant.
We know our funds are in safe hands with you.
Professionalism, communication, top draw. Couldn’t have asked for any more.
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Good evening Munro’s, happy 50th birthday. In particular, to Mike Beer. Sonia and I are very appreciative. And this is our little message from Sonia and I. Thank you. Um, thank you, Munro’s, for 50 years. Um, Mike, uh, the word was said tonight, trust. And that is what we’ve always felt. Every person we’ve dealt with at Munro’s has always been brilliant.
Um, thank you for your generosity, tonight. We’ve met some really genuinely lovely people, and thank you for having us. Thanks, Munro’s. Thanks, Mike.
We’re very I’m very happy with your services and Christine Prasetia is just marvellous.
Hi Drew, Rama, Christine and team. Munro’s has been fantastic to me over the past couple of years. Sorted out all my needs and professionalism, communication, top draw. Couldn’t have asked for any more. Many happy returns in your 50 years. Cheers.
Congratulations on 50 years and I’d just especially like to thank Simon for 27 years of fantastic service. Thanks, Simon.
And, uh, I’ll also say thanks to Drew, Saul, Rachael and the others I’ve worked with at Munro’s over the last 15-20 years.
Amazing work and go the Dockers.
Okay, happy birthday, Munro’s. This is the most amazing evening. Thank you so much for including myself and my husband. We’ve been with the company since it began, uh, 50 years ago. Probably won’t be here for the 100th celebration, but I would really like to.
Um, and it’s just awesome. Keep up the good work. We know our funds are in safe hands with you. We deal particularly with Christine, who’s the most delightful lady ever. And, uh, with one of your associates, Matt McCarney. And so, keep up the good work and thank you again and thank you for my winning tickets for the Wildcats.
Claims of being a ‘Top 2% ranked Australian Accounting Firm‘ (and similar claims) are based on two separate assessments conducted by Munro’s on 9-10 August 2023 and 1 December 2023. The ranking is derived from a comparison of the total of each accounting firm’s overall star rating multiplied by each firm’s quantity of reviews as shown on Google Maps. A total of 4,235 Australian accounting firms listed on Google Maps were identified for the earlier assessment, and a total of 4,301 for the latter assessment, which may not represent a complete list of Australian accounting firms. Munro’s claims are based on Munro’s best estimation and represent a snapshot collected at the time of each assessment. If the assessment was to be conducted today, then it is likely that Munro’s ranking would have changed – Munro’s may or may not be in the Top 2% today. Also, the methodology does not account for other potentially relevant factors such as quality of service, expertise, or client satisfaction beyond Google Maps reviews.
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Presented by: Drew Pflaum
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In December 2023, we conducted a review of Australian accounting firms on Google Maps, based on star rating and quantity of reviews.
Out of the 4,301 Australian accounting firms we identified on Google, Munro’s ranked number 44, placing us in the Top 2% of Australian Accounting Firms. We’re thrilled to share this fact with you and share those reviews on our website. We’d also like to thank all our clients who left us those wonderful reviews.
Thank you.
Just met these guys on an initially consultation call. Can’t speak highly enough about them in the short time I’ve used their services. Their advice on the call and their follow up afterwards is the best I’ve seen. Highly recommend and looking forward to the continuing relationship. Thanks a lot Drew and Cherie.
We are 3rd generation clients.
Munros are more than accountants they have a general interest in the wellbeing of our business.
Munros are forward thinking business organisers and friends
We wish them well for the next 50 years
I used Munro’s for the first time this past year for my tax. My situation was complicated, but this did not phase them. A massive thankyou to the team there including Drew and Christine. Their professionalism was excellent. I cannot flaw their efforts at all. It was a pleasure to deal with them. Thankyou very much Munro’s. See you next year.
From the moment we met Simon Strawbridge we were impressed and put at ease by his personable manner. We knew our taxation assessment was in competent and knowledgeable hands.We have been with Munro’s for 8+ years. During this time Drew Pflaum assisted us with BAS issues, which was greatly appreciated easing another financial burden. All the staff whom have assisted us through the years have been highly professional and always pleasant. In particular those at the reception desk always helped us with a smile. Even when reception was not attended, someone was quick to assist us. Munro’s make taxation assessment time a breeze. Thank you Munro’s. Congratulations on 50 years of excellent service
From QLD was searching for a accounting firm that could easily handle all my tax dealings including crypto transactions and Carl has been very helpful always just an email away to sort out any concerns I might have.
Drew and the team made my 2019 tax return easy. They also made an alteration to my 2018 tax return and I had an unexpected return. Highly recommended.
Thanks Drew, your guidance into my situation was very helpful. I’m sure your knowledge and expertise will be required in the future for ongoing decisions. Highly recommended!!
I’m extremely pleased with the services of Munro’s Accountants. They are professional and easy to work with. My situation was not simple yet they completed the task and have provided me with peace of mind going forwards. I would not hesitate to recommend them. AAAAA+++++
Great Firm. Have been dealing with Christine for a few years and she is always there for advice and willing to help. Highly recommend.
Our Munro’s Experience began approximately 38/40 years ago. Steve’s parents were already customers of Munros, in particular Barry Virgo, and we followed suit.
For the first couple of years we had several changes of Accountants at Munro’s (we always got the newbies and had to ‘train them up’ to know how to get the best deal from the Tax Office for farmers. We became fed up of this system. Our last newbie was Simon Strawbridge. Well, we got him “trained up right proper” then they wanted to give us the next new one, but we stated we weren’t changing.
Today, Simon is still our go to man. Whilst we understand there have been many very efficient people working in the background on our business affairs, for which we thank them sincerely, we have always maintained our professional relationship with Simon.
We have been through some big business changes in our farming adventures over these past 40 odd years, and the advice, help and professional assistance has been 100%. At times we didn’t know who to trust to give us the best business advice and we were fortunate to be able to lean on Simon’s vast knowledge to help us make these decisions.
Our working partnership of having our taxation needs, investment portfolios, wills, etc. linked in with Munros and the great staff has been successful.
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