Imagine Accounting

Imagine Accounting is a well-established accounting and business advisory firm based in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia, dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and retirees. The firm's overarching mission extends beyond traditional compliance, focusing on making a meaningful difference to the lives of its clients, their families, and the broader community by helping them achieve their financial and lifestyle goals. Established in 2002 by Peter Caunt as Caunt and Lowbeer, the firm underwent a significant rebranding in 2017 to become Imagine Accounting, reflecting a renewed commitment to innovation, technology, and a client-centric approach. This evolution aimed to align with the rapidly changing accounting industry and prioritise more technologically advanced and streamlined services for clients.

What sets Imagine Accounting apart is its commitment to strategic advice aimed at increasing profitability and improving cash flow. The firm operates on core values summarised as F.I.R.S.T.: Family First, Love Our Clients, Take Responsibility, Speak Up, and Think Differently. This philosophy underpins their comprehensive suite of services, which includes not only accounting and tax compliance but also advisory, bookkeeping, asset protection, estate planning, succession planning, and superannuation/retirement advice. They are particularly known for assisting small businesses with growth strategies, business valuations, and guiding clients through acquisitions and mergers. The firm also prides itself on its 'Imagine This Service Guarantee', promising tailored service, quick turnaround times for compliance, free assistance with day-to-day matters, and a commitment to returning calls, emails, and requests within one business day. Clients also benefit from upfront, fixed-price quotes, ensuring cost certainty.

Imagine Accounting has garnered significant recognition for its excellence in service. A key achievement was being named Champion Accounting Services for 2019 at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards, a national program celebrating outstanding small business practice. The firm has also been a finalist in these awards in other years, as well as a winner of the Local Business Awards 2021 North Shore, and had a team member as a finalist in the Accountants 30 Under 30 2019 for Business Advisory. The leadership team includes Mark Williams as the Managing Director, Joshua Navarro as a Director, and Peter Caunt, an original founder, who serves as a Senior Director with over 45 years of industry experience. Colin Yamey contributes as a member of their Advisory Board. The firm boasts a multicultural team fluent in multiple languages, further enhancing its ability to serve a diverse clientele effectively.