Michael Saunders  the principal of FIRST CLASS TAX & ADVISORY, is a business and accounting professional, providing advice in general taxation and business compliance work for:

• companies

• trusts

• partnerships and

• sole traders/individuals

Michael also helps clients with strategic business planning, tax planning, profit projection/ cash flow management and general business advice.

Specialties/extensive knowledge in:

• Registered tax agent [RAN 258 58785]
• Lecturer at TAFE – MID NORTH COAST INSTITUTE – lectured & tutored tax and law plus other subjects such as professional practice and professional ethics Preparation of individual and business tax returns & financial statements
• Bookkeeping XERO Certified Consultant QBO Accredited Consultant.

Experience in accounting industry:

• First Class Tax & Advisory [Principal] – July 2017
• FCA Port Macquarie [Franchisee] – Aug 2007 > current
• North Coast TAFE Institute Accounting Tutor/lecturer> current
• Classic Tax & Accounting [Associate] – July 2013 > June 2017.

Qualifications:

• Master of Commerce (Professional Commerce)
• Professional Professional Certificate in SMSF
• Diploma of Financial Planning
• Bachelor of Economics
• IPA Professional Practice Certificate.

Accounting body membership:

• Institute of Public Accountants [MIPA]

Outside interests:

• Michael enjoys playing golf a avid pool player at his local hotel.