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HELLO WE ARE

Upward Accounting

At Upward Accounting we are all about you. We are a small, local practice offering a personalised service designed specifically to meet your needs. We believe in building long-lasting working relationships and the importance of understanding all of our client’s individual needs, no matter what they are. We are passionate about delivering the best financial outcomes. We are dependable, mobile, about you, accountable.

12000
Tax Returns
5760
Cups of Coffee
4000
BAS Completed
500
Happy Clients

OUR TEAM

With 40+ years of combined experience in the industry, you’re in competent hands

Danielle Murdoch.

Chartered Accountant.

With over 20+ years of experience in the industry, Danielle thrives on helping her clients with every aspect of accountancy. Her passion is assisting her clients and providing a clear, personalised approach. She has built long-term working relationships over the years by gaining a total understanding of her client’s needs and her personable approach.

Born and bred in Ballarat, Danielle gained her degree at the University of Ballarat in 1995. She became an approved member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in 2004.

Danielle specialises in working with small to medium businesses and has a special interest in supporting ones that are family run. Her career has crossed generations, watching some of her clients’ children grow up to start their own successful businesses. She is thrilled to be working with them on their journey also. Over the last 20 years she has a gained a deep understanding of taxation and business requirements and can tailor the ideal solution to help plan for the best possible financial outcome.

Outside of work you will find Danielle spending time with her family, at the gym, enjoying local restaurants or planning her next trip.

Lorraine Austin.

Bookkeeper. BAS Agent.

With more than 16 years experience in bookkeeping and administration, Lorraine can assist clients with all of their payroll, GST/BAS compliance and bookkeeping requirements. She has extensive experience across many of the accountancy programs such as MYOB and Xero and can assist with any training clients may need.

Originally from Learmonth and educated at Ballarat Grammar, Lorraine went on to run and manage the family primary production and contracting business. She then moved in to bookkeeping and administration work at various local businesses. Lorraine completed her Diploma of Accounting at the University of Ballarat in 2012 and is a registered BAS Agent.

Lorraine is involved with many committees, including Secretary/Treasurer of the Ballarat & Queens Old Grammarians Association, past Chair of the Cattle Committee at the Ballarat Agricultural & Pastoral Society, CFA and many previous primary and secondary school committees. In her spare time you will find Lorraine occupied by her small herd of beef cattle and enjoying anything music related.

WHAT WE DO

We’ve got the expertise to help with every aspect of your personal or business’ financial needs

Business & Personal
Accounting & Taxation

From simple to complex we can handle it all. Whether you are a salary or wage earner; or operate through a business structure, we not only make sure your compliance obligations are met, we will help you plan for the best possible outcome come tax time.

BAS, GST Compliance
& Bookkeeping Services

We can help set up your software, guide you in training, or simply take it all off your hands allowing you to concentrate on what you do best. It’s all up to you.

Self-Managed Super

Operating your own self-managed super fund comes with many risks and responsibilities. We can take care of your compliance obligations and tax related advice when it comes to your super.

Business Advisory

No matter what stage you are at of your business cycle, we are here to help. From start up, to planning your exit strategy, we will support and guide you through the entire process.

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Contact

Where to find us

90 Main Road
Bakery Hill Vic 3350

Call us at

03 4313 2113

We are open

Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm