Gary J McCluskey & Associates

In Lilydale, Victoria, Gary J McCluskey & Associates provides accounting, taxation and financial planning services to individuals and businesses across Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. The practice is locally owned and a registered tax agent, and it says its aim is sensible and practical advice at a realistic cost.

Tax returns from simple to complex

Wage earners, self-employed people, company owners and people holding interests in trusts or partnerships all have their returns prepared here. For an individual this may mean a straightforward return completed quickly at a reasonable price, while for a business operator it means advice on a timely basis. The practice also handles complex taxation law compliance, and it says its experience helps clients minimise tax, raise profit and improve cash flow.

Running and growing a small business

The practice works with small to medium-sized businesses on managing their affairs, and can advise on the finance options open to an owner who is starting out or weighing a sale. It also helps owners choose an accounting software solution for their operation. Its team says it will tailor a solution to each client's needs and is aware that cost-effective answers matter to smaller firms.

Financial planning and protection

As an InterPrac financial planner, the practice can offer clients a wide range of financial products, with planners drawing on current and historical research. Its planning covers retirement at any stage of life, from the 20s to later years, and managed funds, fixed interest and cash investments with a broad product list and a spread across sectors. Protection advice addresses how a family would cope if an earner were injured or died and could no longer provide an income.

Education and updates

The practice publishes educational videos in short, simple clips on different aspects of accounting and financial planning, along with tools and calculators. It also posts updates on tax and business issues from its news desk, which it refreshes regularly.