Meet George Zarpalas

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12 Mar

Written By The KH Studio

George Zarpalas

Partner and Group Chairman

All Codes Football Fanatic • Family Man • Scotch Enthusiast

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“One of the biggest challenges facing business today is the ability to grow with consistency and sustainability over time. I am passionate about assisting in the transfer of knowledge to empower future generations to continue their family legacy.”

Away from the office George enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. He is also keen on the football codes, supporting Essendon in the AFL and Liverpool in the EPL.

George, a Partner in our Melbourne Office, has over 30 years of experience in the accounting profession and provides strategic and taxation advice to a wide variety of privately owned business and corporate clients, high net worth individuals and large family groups. George has previously held long standing positions with accounting giants, Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young.

With extensive commercial experience in helping businesses grow, George’s level of expertise extends to strategic planning for business growth, operational advice, internal control procedural reviews, business sales and acquisitions including due diligence, board formation and taxation advice. His practical knowledge of Income Tax Law, Trust Law, Corporate Taxation, Tax Planning Strategy and Self-Managed Superannuation legislation, allows him to provide holistic advice to his client base.

Skills

- Expert in strategic planning for business growth and sustainability

- Proficient in operational advice and internal control procedural reviews

- Skilled in business sales, acquisitions, and due diligence

- Experienced in board formation and providing comprehensive taxation advice

- Deep understanding of Income Tax Law, Trust Law, and Corporate Taxation

- Specialises in Tax Planning Strategy and Self-Managed Superannuation legislation

- Extensive commercial experience across various sectors, empowering clients with holistic advice

Qualifications/Credentials/Community

- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

- Certified Taxation Advisor (CTA)

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