Our history
Since 1912
We have proudly practised under the one name since 1912, providing over a century of service to our clients, a unique achievement in the business community.
Over our history the firm has operated from the City, Dandenong and Berwick. Since 2022 we have worked from our newly renovated premises in the Mulgrave business park.
Our mission
We put business owners' and investors' needs at the forefront of everything we do.
We are not a one-size-fits-all firm. We listen to your needs, goals and wants, and tailor solutions to suit you.
We aim to be a trusted adviser, educator and advocate as you navigate tax, payroll, financial reporting and business obligations with the ATO, ASIC, the State Revenue Office and Fair Work.
Our timeline
Our story, year by year
Longest-serving partners (as at our 2012 centenary)
- 55years · Louis Watson
- 49years · Stan Young
- 33years · Richard Morton
- 33years · Graeme Hallam
- 29years · Bill Watson
Meet the team
Directors
Erina Officer
Director · FCA · Financial Adviser
Erina joined the firm in 1986 and has been a partner since 2004. She is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ and holds a Bachelor of Business and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning. Erina is an Authorised Representative of MWY Financial Services Pty Ltd.
Keith Gaston
Director · CA
Keith joined the firm in 1980 and has been a partner since 2010. He is a Chartered Accountant, holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne, and is our managing partner, running the tax division.
Kristien Arnold
Director · CA · Financial Adviser
Kristien joined the firm in 2011 as an undergraduate while completing a double degree in Accounting and Banking & Finance at Monash University. He is a Chartered Accountant and registered financial adviser, specialising in SMSFs, small business, property development and financial planning.
Our team
Samantha Walsh
Manager · CA
Samantha joined in 2014 as a graduate after completing her Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Monash. A go-to for business clients, she knows Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks inside out and works with clients in medical, property, construction and agriculture.
Stewart Lew
Manager · CA
Stewart joined in 2024 with extensive tax experience across practices in Victoria. He specialises in business services, tax, advisory and consulting work.
Jade Harris
Senior Accountant · CA
Jade joined in 2017 as an undergraduate while studying at Deakin. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce, became a Chartered Accountant in 2023, and specialises in SMSFs, investors and high net worth clients.
Chris Kirk
Intermediate Accountant
Chris began with MWY in 2022 as an undergraduate at Monash University. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is completing the CA program.
Akashdeep Gujral
Intermediate Accountant
Akash began with MWY in 2022 while at university. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne and is completing the CA program.
Noah De Robillard
Undergraduate Accountant
Noah is studying at Deakin University and working part time with us while completing his degree in Accounting.
Andrea Selvey
Client Services
Andrea brings extensive experience across accounting practices, with deep knowledge of practice management and liaising with the ATO.
Julie Anne Jopp
Accounts & Practice Management
Julie Anne joined in 2011 and runs our accounts department and internal practice management.
Julie Sutherland
Bookkeeping
Julie joined our bookkeeping division in 2022. She knows MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks in depth and helps clients with software and payroll.
Genie De Haan
Reception & Corporate Compliance
Genie joined in 2023. As the first person to greet clients and answer calls, she makes sure everyone feels supported from the first conversation, and she oversees our clients' corporate compliance.
Let's talk
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