About us

History

Stannards Accountants and Advisors is a progressive firm of accountants which has been established since 1946.

Based in South Yarra, Victoria, our practice comprises 5 partners and approximately 40 staff. We service all states of Australia and as required, all international destinations.

Stannards provide a combination of audit, accounting, taxation and consulting services commensurate to our clients needs.

What to expect

It is the quality of our partners and staff that make us successful business advisors. In particular, when dealing with the firm, you will receive:-

• Highly personalised service;
• Ready access to partners and senior staff;
• Prompt return of all communication (whether it be telephone, fax or email);
• Efficient turnaround of work;
• Advice that is pro-active, accurate, commercial and above all practical;
• Cost effective pricing on all engagements; and
• A culture which is focused on planning. We constantly review, research and consider plans in relation to business performance, structures, wealth accumulation, succession, etc.

Core Values & Vision

1. Core values within Stannards are :
   1. Professional attitude
   2. Personal pride and accountability for work undertaken
   3. Unwavering commitment to quality
   4. Total dedication to the client's needs and success
   5. We must listen intently in terms of what our clients need
   6. A desire to help and assist our colleagues
   7. We act with integrity in all our relationships - staff, client & firm
   8. Adherence to the firms policies and procedures
2. All staff are required to value learning from experiences and effort. We encourage questions and understand people may occasionally make errors, but we do not tolerate staff not trying.
3. Our workplace is friendly and fosters the ability to have fun.
4. Staff development is a key driver for firm improvement. Those wanting further skills training must commit themselves and not be flippant about the process. We intend conducting "soft skills" training in due course to supplement the significant investment in "technical" training that we have made.
5. We will improve the dynamics of staff feedback with specific reviews of job performance on large assignments when completed.
6. Our aim is to be 6 partners and 50 staff members by the Year 2012