Accru Danby Bland Provan

“Change is a substance of growth and I work with my clients dealing with it, pro-actively.”

Rajesh Chawla

_{Partner, Melbourne
Business Management, Taxation, Succession Planning, Advisory Services, Strategic Planning
rchawla@accrumelb.com.au}

Rajesh joined Accru Danby Bland Provan in 2005, bringing 19 years professional and industry experience to the firm. Originally from India, Rajesh started his career in the profession and also managed a family business in the fashion industry before moving to Dubai where he worked for over ten years in the media and marketing industries. Besides finance, his experience includes marketing, branding and co-ordinating fashion and music events with international artists. He moved to Australia from Dubai in 2001, leaving his role as Finance and Operations Manager, Channel 4 media network. Rajesh was promoted to partner in 2008.

Working primarily with small and medium sized businesses, Rajesh’s specialist technical skills include tax optimisation, superannuation, management and strategic planning. His expertise is founded on a strong working knowledge of income tax, capital gains tax, FBT and GST.

Rajesh also specializes in the areas of business structuring and re-structuring. His clients include wealthy individuals and businesses in industries such as services, IT, music, automobile, manufacturing and building.

Rajesh is extremely passionate about what he does, and as a client, you can only benefit. Rajesh believes in tailor-made, practical and timely solutions throughout the cycle of each client’s business life. Using his technical expertise, vast commercial experience and visionary approach, he helps his clients grow and protect their businesses and assets.

Professional Qualifications & Memberships

• Chartered, Accountant, Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Bachelor of Commerce (Hons. In Banking), Panjab University, India
• Registered Tax Agent