Michael is a Chartered Accountant holding a Public Practice Certificate issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and has approximately 28 years experience as a practising accountant. He is also a Registered Tax Agent, a Registered Company Auditor and a Justice of the Peace.

Michael was educated in Sydney University where he graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Economics (Majors in Economics and Accountancy). In 1978 he commenced employment as an accountant in the Audit Division of Coopers and Lybrand (now part of PWC) and worked in various positions there for five years. He subsequently joined a small business specialist accounting practice as a partner for 10 years before establishing his own practice.

In the course of his professional career Michael has had extensive experience in preparing accounts and income tax returns for companies, partnerships, trusts, superannuation funds, sole traders and high net worth individuals. He has advised clients in relation to incomes tax, capital gains tax, financial management issues, asset restructuring strategies, financial planning, finance and capital raising and various other financial matters.

Michael also has over 20 years experience in business advisory and litigation support assignments, and has acted as an expert witness in courts in respect of these matters.

Michael became a member of the ICAA in 1982, was elected a Fellow of the ICAA in 1993 and recently celebrated 25 years membership as a Chartered Accountant. Michael is also a former spokesperson for small business for the ICAA.

Michael maintains a healthy balance of work, family and exercise. In his free time he enjoys undertaking various endurance based sporting activities.

To contact Michael email: michael@hanrahans.com.au

Charlie is a high achiever with a very impressive academic record. Originally trained as an engineer, Charlie has higher degrees including a PhD from the Australian National University. He also completed postgraduate studies in Professional Accounting at Macquarie University with top grades in all subjects. He is the proud recipient of a prestige ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Australian Research Council and received a merit award for his outstanding achievement in the Strategic Business Management module of the CA Program run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).

Prior to his career change to focus on public accounting and business services, Charlie was a Senior Research Fellow involved in various types of research projects and university teaching. It was his keen interest in the commercialisation of research outcomes that lead him to move further into commerce and the business world. With over 7 years experience in public accounting practice, Charlie has gained extensive expertises in almost all facets of accounting, taxation and business advisory.

Apart from his role as an in-house technical specialist, Charlie has provided client services in diverse areas including: general accounting and compliance, auditing of various entities, provision of taxation planning and advice, business valuation and economic loss assessment, business and investment structures, business planning and financing, estate planning and succession planning, as well as litigation support for various matters such as tax disputes, family law, commercial disputes and personal injury.

Charlie is a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. He is also a member of the special interest group of business valuation and forensic accounting of the ICAA.

Charlie is a father of two young boys and has a strong interest in technological advancements and their impact on business. At leisure times he enjoys reading, music and outdoor travel. He is also a keen investor and has been building his personal investment portfolio for many years.

Charlie migrated to Australia almost 20 years ago and can speak fluent English as well as his native Chinese languages, Cantonese and Mandarin.

To contact Charlie email: charlie@hanrahans.com.au

Seeking to broaden his commercial experience, Bob accepted a position as a Financial Accountant in a private company with a turnover in excess of $100 million. With a team of 2 accountants and 21 clerical staff, he was responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports for 43 branches throughout Australia and a weekly payroll of over 2,000 employees.

Bob gained valuable management experiences when offered the position of General Manager for NSW in an Australian subsidiary of a US communication company with a turnover in excess of $45 million, he was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Australian company and remained on the Board until the Australian operations were taken over.

In 2002 Bob joined hanrahans and was impressed with the firm’s philosophy on management accounting and business planning for clients’ growth and development.

Bob is a very experienced and hands on accountant. He specialises in simplifying management reporting for our business clients.

Being an excellent communicator, Bob has the responsibilities of looking after the accounting and reporting needs of a number of large groups, as well as providing business consulting services to a wide range of business clients.

To contact Bob email: bob@hanrahans.com.au

Melissa is our bookkeeper for the practice. She specialises in MYOB and her role includes duties such as onsite bookkeeping, payroll and BAS.

Melissa also acts as the “In house accountant” for a number of large and small clients.

Melissa has two young children and enjoys spending time at the beach with her family.

Susan is the mother of three young adults. She has a keen interest in share trading, property management and investment.

To contact Susan email: susan@hanrahans.com.au

Pam Floyd – Office Manager and Personal Assistant

Pam is our Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the principal, Michael Hanrahan.

Pam commenced in November 2008 after working for KPMG for over 20 years. She has a broad knowledge of the administrative functions required for an accounting firm and is in charge of the general day to day running of the office. Pam is in charge of first impressions and along with Julie, makes things happen.

In her spare time Pam is a Civil Marriage Celebrant

To contact Pam email: pam@hanrahans.com.au

Julie Ross - Administrative Assistant 

Julie is our Administrative Assistant to the Office Manager and the principal, Michael Hanrahan. As well, Julie provides administrative support to our Accountants.

Her main responsibility is to ensure that the day to day running of the administrative functions are carried out. Julie commenced with us in June 2008. She has extensive experience in all areas of administration. Chances are when you ring us, Julie will answer the phone.

Julie works part time and enjoys spending time with her two Pug dogs.

To contact Julie email: julie@hanrahans.com.au

Eleanor works with Michael in the Financial Planning sector of the practice. She liases between our clients and Financial Foundations in Melbourne to assist in implementing the various stages of client's financial plans.

Eleanor also assists the other accountants in completing tax returns, MYOB postings and completion of year end working papers.

To contact Eleanor email: eleanor@hanrahans.com.au