CoggerGurry Attends Brentnalls Affiliation Conference in Sydney

Recently, Directors Andrew, Stacey, Toni, and Practice Manager, Erin, represented CoggerGurry at the Brentnalls Affiliation Conference in Sydney, joining professionals from other Brentnalls-affiliated firms across Australia and New Zealand.

This conference agenda focused on critical developments in accounting, including updates on superannuation and the proposed Division 296, new career pathways introduced by CAANZ to support emerging talent in accounting, and a valuable workshop on strategy and people development and succession planning.

Networking and benchmarking were also highlighted as key benefits of conference and being part of the Brentnalls Affiliation. As part of this network of independent chartered accounting firms spanning major cities like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, CoggerGurry gains access to a broad range of knowledge, resources, and best practices that are often challenging to replicate for regional firms.

Our association with Brentnalls allows us to focus on innovation and brings additional depth to our service offerings, ultimately benefitting our clients with a unique service approach and enriched resources. We are proud to be part of an affiliation recognised consistently among the BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms, which further strengthens our commitment to delivering the highest quality of professional services to our clients.

Through these conferences, CoggerGurry stays at the forefront of industry advancements, continuously enhancing our ability to provide best practice outcomes for our clients.

For more information, call CoggerGurry on (03) 5571 0111 or email reception@coggergurry.com.au

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