Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Melbourne
Established in October 2003, Trentons Chartered Accountants is a progressive Melbourne-based firm committed to delivering exceptional accounting and tax services. Our principles of promptness, clarity, and accessibility guide our approach, ensuring clients receive accurate advice in plain language without jargon. We specialise in general compliance and tailored specialist services, including strategic tax consulting, business structuring, and financial reporting. Our team comprises degree-qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants with decades of industry experience, who undergo continuous training to maintain technical excellence. We prioritise client relationships, offering direct access to staff at all levels to address individual needs.Our mission is to serve as trusted advisers, helping clients build businesses and secure financial futures through timely insights and strategic tax planning. Partner Mr Thanh Tran, a Master of Taxation graduate and recipient of the Butterworths Prize, leads our team with expertise in tax minimisation and business structures. We serve diverse entities, from sole traders to corporations, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies like the ATO and ASIC. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand accreditation. By combining technical expertise with client-centric service, we aim to be the preferred accounting partner for businesses seeking reliable, forward-thinking financial guidance.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Services
Business Advisory
Compliance Solutions
Specialist Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 access to qualified accountants at all experience levels
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants with decades of industry expertise
- We specialise in strategic tax consulting and business structuring solutions
- We provide compliance services for all entity types including SMSFs and corporations
- Our staff undergo continuous training to maintain technical excellence
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Services
Tax Services
Our Chartered Accountants provide expert tax services including compliance, strategic planning, and specialist advice. We assist businesses with BAS/IAS preparation, income tax returns, and fringe benefits tax. Our team offers tailored guidance on tax minimisation strategies, business structuring, and succession planning while ensuring compliance with ATO requirements. With decades of experience, we help clients navigate complex tax landscapes and optimise financial outcomes.
Compliance Solutions
We specialise in meeting regulatory requirements for all business structures. Services include ASIC filings, WorkCover remuneration certificates, payroll tax reporting, and financial statement preparation. Our team ensures timely lodgment of business activity statements and compliance with debt covenant reporting. We support sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts, and SMSFs in maintaining compliance with Australian tax and corporate regulations.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on growth and optimisation. We offer expert guidance on company incorporation, trust establishment, asset protection structures, and business valuations. Our team provides strategic advice for business purchases or disposals, succession planning, and operational reviews. We help clients implement optimal structures for tax efficiency and long-term sustainability while addressing evolving commercial challenges.
Financial Reporting
We deliver comprehensive financial reporting solutions including preparation of annual financial statements and management reports. Our services ensure accurate tracking of business performance through cash flow analysis and statutory reporting. We assist with debt covenant compliance reporting and provide clear financial insights to support informed decision-making for businesses of all sizes.
Specialist Services
Beyond standard compliance, we offer tailored specialist services including strategic tax consulting, business restructuring, and transaction advisory. Our expertise covers asset protection structures, tax planning for business lifecycle stages, and corporate governance solutions. We provide customised advice on optimal business structures and support clients through complex tax and regulatory challenges.
People
Mr Thanh Tran
Partner
Bachelor of Commerce (University of Queensland), Master of Taxation (RMIT), Chartered Accountant with 25+ years' experience. Specialises in tax minimisation strategies and business structures. Recipient of the Butterworths Prize for academic excellence in taxation.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive services including bookkeeping, BAS/IAS preparation, financial reporting, and compliance with ATO and ASIC requirements tailored to small businesses.
Do you specialise in tax planning for business owners?
Yes, we offer strategic tax planning services including business structuring, asset protection, and tax minimisation strategies specifically for business owners.
Can you assist with self-managed super fund (SMSF) compliance?
We handle SMSF compliance including annual financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory reporting to ensure adherence with superannuation laws.
What qualifications do your accountants hold?
All staff are degree-qualified with Chartered Accountants and CPAs among our team. Partners hold advanced qualifications including Masters in Taxation.
How do you ensure ongoing technical expertise?
We mandate regular professional development training to maintain technical excellence and stay current with changing tax legislation and accounting standards.
What areas do you service from your Sunshine office?
We primarily serve Melbourne's western suburbs including Sunshine, with clients across Victoria and remote businesses Australia-wide through digital solutions.
Reviews (2)
Brook Ewers
Feb 16, 2021
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I have been using them for years to do my returns. Thahn and the team provide impressive personal service. Fast with great attention to detail. Highly recommended.
Dan Le
Nov 30, 2017
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Not only great accounting services, but have now branched out to deliver financial services as well. Would highly recommend using the team for your accounting needs.
