Our Philosophy
The obligation is straightforward. The tax system is not.
Australia's taxation system is among the most complex in the world. It rewards those who understand it and penalises those who do not. The difference between the two is rarely luck. It is almost always the quality of the advice.
At EGU, our approach to accounting and taxation begins with a single conviction — every client should meet their obligations fully, and pay not a dollar more than they are required to. That line is not a slogan. It is the standard Corinne Kirk has applied to every client, every return, and every engagement for more than two decades.
Clients do not come to EGU Accounting and Taxation for surprises. They come because under Corinne's guidance and expertise, their affairs are handled with the kind of thoroughness that leaves nothing to chance and nothing overlooked. It is a standard built carefully, over time.
Corinne is a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board and a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants. The credentials matter. But what matters more is the standard of work behind them.
A Complete Accounting and Taxation Service
Accounting and taxation, properly practised, is not an annual event. It is a continuous discipline — one that requires an adviser who understands not just the numbers, but the business and the person behind them.
Because EGU operates across three divisions, Corinne works alongside EGU's wealth management and business advisory teams. The accounting advice a client receives is informed by the full picture of their financial affairs — not a single dimension of it. That integration is rare. Its value is felt at tax time, and at every point in between.
If this reflects the standard you expect from your accountant, we would welcome a conversation.
What We Cover
Income Tax Returns
Individual and business income tax returns prepared with precision, lodged on time, and structured so that every legitimate position is taken and every obligation is met.
Financial Statements
Financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds — prepared with precision and in compliance with all applicable reporting requirements.
Bookkeeping
Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of everything that follows. Without reliable figures, financial decisions are made in the dark. We maintain the books so that the picture is always clear — at tax time and throughout the year.
Business Activity Statements
BAS preparation and lodgement, handled accurately and on time. GST, PAYG, and instalment activity statements managed without the complexity becoming your problem.
Superannuation and SMSF Compliance
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund compliance obligations — structural, legislative, and reporting — managed with the same precision applied to every other aspect of a client's affairs.
Taxation Advice and Compliance
Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, Small Business Tax Concessions, and the full range of taxation compliance obligations — navigated clearly, applied correctly, and reviewed regularly as legislation changes.
ASIC Compliance
Australian Securities and Investments Commission compliance obligations managed on behalf of clients — so the administrative burden of corporate compliance does not fall to you.
Cloud Accounting
Implementation and ongoing support across leading cloud accounting platforms. The value is not in the software — it is in having figures that are current, accurate, and understood. Corinne ensures both.