Don Rankin

Don Rankin

CPA & Registered Tax Agent ♦ Advisory ♦ Strategy ♦ Taxation Compliance ♦ Investments ♦ SMSF ♦ Cloud Accounting ♦ Xero ♦ MYOB ♦ BGL 360

Greater Melbourne Area
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𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Skilled at translating complex tax legislation into practical, growth-focused strategies, and building trust through genuine client engagement, proactive communication, and results-oriented problem-solving. Committed to professional development, embracing technology, and contributing within a collaborative team environment to drive compliance accuracy, optimise financial outcomes, and help clients confidently navigate their financial futures.

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Experience

  • Accountant

    Don Rankin Accounting Services

    - Present 8 years

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    ● Provide full-service accounting, tax compliance, and advisory support to a diverse portfolio of around 150 clients, including small businesses, investors, trusts, SMSFs, and high-net-worth individuals.
    ● Advise on entity structuring, compliance with evolving tax regulations, and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth, while leveraging technology (Xero, MYOB) to streamline business efficiency, workflows and improve financial clarity.

  • Taxation Accountant

    Thrive Accounting Group

    - 1 year

    Carlton, Victoria, Australia

    ● Supported a broad client base of 200+ entities (individuals, SMEs, SMSFs) within a boutique accounting firm.
    ● Prepared financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS, and participated in collaborative problem-solving to optimise tax positions.
    ● Delivered accurate lodgements for a large volume of SMSFs using BGL, improving on-time compliance and reducing potential penalties for clients.
    ● Strengthened internal review processes, ensuring timely, thorough checks that enhanced reporting…

    ● Supported a broad client base of 200+ entities (individuals, SMEs, SMSFs) within a boutique accounting firm.
    ● Prepared financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS, and participated in collaborative problem-solving to optimise tax positions.
    ● Delivered accurate lodgements for a large volume of SMSFs using BGL, improving on-time compliance and reducing potential penalties for clients.
    ● Strengthened internal review processes, ensuring timely, thorough checks that enhanced reporting accuracy and streamlined workflows.

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    Taxation Accountant

    SuperConcepts

    - less than a year

    Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia

    Handled SMSF financial reports and tax returns using Supermate, working through approximately 20 funds per months, maintaining compliance within strict deadlines.

  • Senior Associate

    IWM Taxation Solutions

    - 2 years

    Toorak, Victoria, Australia

    ● Managed tax compliance for a newly acquired client book, including individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
    ● Transitioned approximately 100 clients into the firm’s portfolio, establishing clear record-keeping and reporting protocols that reduced errors and increased client satisfaction.
    ● Prepared GST/IAS, complex trust and company returns, and financial statements, contributing to robust client retention and steady referral growth

  • Client Manager

    TVA Partners Chartered Accountants

    - 10 years

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    ● Oversaw tax compliance and advisory for a wide range of clients, including individuals, partnerships, trusts, SMSFs, and companies.
    ● Advised on GST, IAS, SMSF compliance, and strategies to optimise tax outcomes, while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative environment.

  • Financial Accountant

    MTR Building Services

    - 4 years

    ● Managed financial operations for a mid-sized building services firm, including payroll for 20-25 staff, ● BAS preparation, payroll tax, and monthly work-in-progress figures.
    ● Maintained debtor/creditor systems and produced monthly management reports.

Education

  • CPA Australia Graphic

    CPA Australia

    CPA Program

  • Deakin University Graphic

    Deakin University

    Bachelor's degree Accounting

  • Holmesglen Graphic

    Holmesglen

    Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)

  • Holmesglen Graphic

    Holmesglen

    Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)

  • National Tax & Accountants Association Ltd

    Public Practice Certificate

  • Tax Practitioners Board

    Registered Tax Agent (Current)

Organizations

  • CPA Australia

    Member

  • National Tax & Accountants Association (NTAA)

    Member

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