Public Practice Licence & Mentoring
Ready to move into public practice and work for yourself? S & H Accountants gives experienced accountants access to a Limited Public Practice Licence option, while our accountant mentoring for public practice helps professionals build the practical skills and confidence to run their own practice.
Keep your own brand and identity
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and individuals since
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Build your own brand.
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Stay independent.
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Get support from experienced practitioners.
Moving from corporate accounting or another finance role into public practice takes more than technical knowledge. You need to manage clients, meet compliance and professional obligations, and run the practice day-to-day.
S & H Accountants gives experienced accountants a Public Practice Licence for Accountants that lets them do this on their own terms. If you need more hands-on experience first, our mentoring can help you get there.
Get the licence, guidance and support you need to take the next step.
Our support covers
Our support covers client work, compliance, practice operations and the responsibilities of running your own accounting practice.
For Experienced Accountants
If you are an experienced accountant looking to start your own practice, our Limited Public Practice Licence enables you to do this under your own brand without the constraints of a traditional franchise.
With a Limited Licence for Accountants, you:
Operate your own accounting practice
Keep your own brand and identity
Own and manage your client relationships
Make your own business decisions
Work with the backing of an established practice
Eligibility depends on your experience, qualifications and professional circumstances. Speak with our team to find out whether the Public Practice Licence Australia option suits you.
Licence vs Franchise
A franchise usually means operating under someone else’s brand and rules. Our licence option works differently.
You build your own name in the market.
You develop and manage your own client base.
You stay in control of your pricing, services and business direction.
Experienced practitioners are available for guidance, without taking over your business.
You remain in control of your brand, your clients and your direction.
Benefits
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Run your own practice while drawing on the experience and systems of an established accounting firm.
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Build a long-term professional business under your own name.
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Get guidance on client work, compliance, workflows and day-to-day practice management.
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Learn how to manage client relationships, service delivery and growth as you build your business.
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Understand the experience and competency requirements if you are working towards BAS or tax agent registration.
Eligibility
If you intend to establish an accounting practice in Australia, we can guide you in understanding your choices according to your qualifications and requirements.
The Limited Public Practice Licence suits:
Experienced accountants ready to start their own practice
Corporate accountants moving into public practice
Accountants who want independence without joining a franchise
Professionals planning to build a long-term accounting business of their own
Not everyone moving into public practice has the experience to work independently yet. Our Public Practice mentoring for Accountants helps bridge that gap with practical, professional guidance.
It also suits BAS agent applicants, future tax agents, and senior bookkeepers who want more professional experience. Tax agent mentoring Melbourne support is available for professionals working towards registration.
This is professional accounting mentoring built around the practical side of public practice, and it can fit around your current employment.
Our Accountant Mentoring Melbourne program covers:
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Real-world client work and practice operations
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Accounting and taxation compliance
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Professional obligations and responsibilities
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Practice systems and workflows
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Experience and competency requirements
About S & H Accountants
2013
Since 2013, S & H Accountants Pty Ltd has helped businesses and individuals with accounting, taxation, bookkeeping and advisory services. We bring that same practical experience to professionals who want to enter public practice or build their own accounting business.
Whether you are considering a Public Practice Licence Melbourne option, need Public Practice Support for Accountants, or want mentoring and practical experience, we can help you find the right path.
If you are ready to start your own accounting business or build on your existing experience, speak with S & H Accountants about the Limited Public Practice Licence. Build your practice, keep your brand and stay in control.
It is an option for experienced accountants who want to run their own accounting practice with the support of an established firm. You operate under your own brand while having access to guidance on client work, compliance and practice operations.
It is designed for experienced accountants. Eligibility depends on your experience, qualifications and professional circumstances, so the best first step is a conversation with our team about your situation.
Normally, with a franchise, you’re working under another brand and model. With our licence option, you build your own brand, manage your own client relationships and make your own business decisions.
Support covers client work, compliance, professional obligations, practice systems and the day-to-day running of an accounting practice. You can also draw on experienced practitioners when you need guidance.
Our mentoring program is designed for exactly this situation. It gives you practical exposure to real client work and practice operations, and it can help with BAS or tax agent registration requirements as you build towards working independently.
Get in touch with S & H Accountants. We will look at your experience, qualifications and goals, then explain whether the licence, mentoring or a combination suits you.
Not a government or professional body licence. The Limited Public Practice Licence is a private commercial arrangement offered by S & H Accountants Pty Ltd. It is not a licence, registration or certificate issued by any government agency, regulator or professional accounting body.
Not an alternative to registration. This arrangement does not replace registration with the Tax Practitioners Board as a tax agent or BAS agent, or a public practice certificate from a professional accounting body, where either is required. Tax agent services and BAS services must be provided in line with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 and Tax Practitioners Board requirements.
Not a shortcut. Entry is not automatic. Each application is assessed individually on your experience, qualifications and professional circumstances, and an application may be declined.
No guaranteed outcomes. Mentoring and practical experience do not guarantee registration. Whether experience counts towards BAS agent or tax agent registration is decided by the Tax Practitioners Board, not by S & H Accountants. This arrangement does not guarantee clients, income or business results.
General information only. The information on this page is general in nature and is not legal, financial or career advice. The terms of any arrangement are set out in a written agreement. Please seek independent advice before entering into it.
Accounting and taxation services offered under S & H Accountants Pty Ltd, registered tax agent number 25320110. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Chadstone/ Malvern East (Appointment Req)
Level 8,1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC 3148
Cheltenham (Virtual appointments Only)
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
Accounting and Taxation services offered under S & H Accountants Pty Ltd registered tax agent number 25320110
