Andrew Stanning
Founder & CEO
Andrew Stanning has over 35 years Experience in the Professional Services Industry. He commenced his working life in a Chartered Accountant’s firm before starting his own accounting business in Crows Nest in 1999. He began with a small portfolio of clients consisting of friends and family and grew it into a leading accounting firm specialising in accounting systems, property, business, tax-accounting and wealth advisory group.
Andrew is the Founder of Northstar Accounting Group. He provides strategic advice and overall direction to the Group and Senior Management . Andrew is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, registered Tax Agent and Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Auditor.
Andrew’s practical and pragmatic approach to business has been instrumental to the success of Northstar and he uses these skills to consult and mentor many businesses within and outside the group including the various, Self-managed Superannuation, Finance and Financial planning divisions.
Andrew has been a Property Investor and developer for over 30 years and has a keen interest in this area.
Andrew thrives on helping clients achieve their financial goals by applying his extensive business and taxation experience.
Simon Perkovich
Managing Partner
Holding a bachelor of business (Accounting) degree and being a qualified Chartered Accountant and registered tax agent, Simon Perkovich works as the Managing Partner of Northstar Accountants Pty Ltd in Sydney with fellow Partner Andrew Stanning and their team of highly dedicated Accountants. Through the years, Simon has gained extensive experience in tax planning, accounting and business advisory engagements.
In 2015, Simon became Managing Partner of Chan & Naylor North Sydney. The firm rebranded in July 2019 to Northstar Accountants. Simon is known for his ability to communicate complex tax matters so that they may be understood by clients at all levels. Prior to joining Chan & Naylor, Simon was an owner of a successful Chartered accountancy practice which was founded in 2004. Simon understands his clients’ needs because of his technical and commercial knowledge. He thrives on helping them grow and develop their personal wealth through identifying opportunities and avoiding potential risks.
Simon provides solutions and a new approach when necessary. He has assisted numerous property investors, businesses and families by implementing solid and safe strategies that include company, trust and SMSF structures that protect his clients’ assets and estate plans.
As Managing Partner of Northstar Accountants, Simon leads a team of highly skilled & service orientated accountants and support staff. Services include general accounting, tax preparation and tax advice for investors and businesses. His specialties include property and business structuring advice in order to obtain tax & asset protection benefits for his clients.
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