THE FIRM:

Manning Tax & Business Consultants Pty Ltd was formed by Brian Alexander in May 2000, taking over the majority interest in Hall Alexander Pty Ltd which had operated the business for the previous 10 years.  Hall Alexander Pty Ltd was wound up when Brian's former partner in that firm returned to Melbourne for family reasons.

Brian is a Chartered Accountant and as such must comply with the Institute of Chartered Accountants ethical standards and continuing professional educational requirements.  In addition, every five years the Institute conducts a quality control review of the practice to ensure standards are maintained appropriate to the Chartered Accountants designation.  What this means to our clientele is that appropriate standards and training are maintained as opposed to some tax agents or public accountants who may  have minimal formal qualifications.

Our staff are expected to complete a minimum of 20 hrs/year continuing professional education, both internally and externally, and are regularly involved in discussion groups.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PRACTICE:

As a firm, we acknowledge that we have an obligation to serve our clients and our profession.  To fulfill these obligations, we aim for the following:

To provide excellent personal service to our clients in all areas appropriate for the accounting profession.

To assure excellence in clients service through maintaining the highest level of competence, independence, integrity and empathy within the firm.

To provide within the firm the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. 

To expand our scope of service and circle of clientele by developing and improving special skills and expertise.

Excellence in advice by complying, and generally exceeding, the Institute of Chartered Accountants' Continuing Professional Education requirements.

APPROACH TO CLIENT SERVICES:

Superior client service is our primary objective.  We seek to provide this service by making available to each client the full extent of our professional expertise.  We approach each engagement with the following objectives:

Attain thorough knowledge of the client and their industry, in order to properly assess events and conditions affecting them and their financial position.

Accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of the client's Internal accounting and administrative controls, information systems and other features, in order to effectively advise the client.

Identify situations and potential actions that suggest opportunities for improving the client's operations and condition.

Tailoring strategies to your needs.