ABOUT US

Educated at Ballarat Clarendon College and Ballarat University achieving Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Economics he commenced employment as an Accountant with John Creek in 1995. Chris is passionate about small business and farming related enterprises. Chris’ expertise lies in advising trades, small business and farming families in respect of day to day financial matters and income tax structuring and strategy.  Chris is committed to ensuring business success by removing the impediments of taxation compliance and management to free up time so clients can focus on what they do best.

Matthew was educated at St. Joseph’s and Deakin University in Geelong achieving Bachelor of Commerce and commenced employment as a Public Practice Accountant in Ballarat in 1998 later joining John Creek in 2004.  Matthew is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Petstock Australia and has been instrumental in establishing and structuring the business to be a leading retailer in Australia and New Zealand with over 150 sites.  Matthew’s expertise is in business management and structuring business for growth and expansion and has significant expertise and experience in franchising and acquisitions. As a Director of BW Advisers, Matthew’s expertise lies in advising small to medium businesses in respect of day to day financial matters, management systems and reporting as well as income tax structuring and strategy.

John commenced his accounting career in 1977 with Union Fidelity Trustee Company of Australia while completing his accounting qualifications at what we now know as Federation University. John purchased an accounting practise in 1983 and has been in practice since that time.  A CPA with over 30 years of experience in partnering with a wide range of clients with various needs specialising in working with and advising family-owned businesses and professionals, on acquisitions, strategy development and maintain a deep knowledge of and appreciation for SME specific taxation and associated legal and compliance frameworks. John is passionate about ensuring business owners and professionals make the most of their time and current and future resources to establish and maintain family wealth and well being.