February 2016

Bentleys Newcastle expands

Mid-tier accounting firm Bentleys Newcastle has announced its expansion via the merger with local firm, McCoskers Partners.

The addition of the firm will bring the local team to 25 in total, with four local Directors dedicated to servicing the region. The expansion has eventuated as a result of business growth and a move towards improved economies of scale for clients.

Richard McArtney, Director, Bentleys Newcastle said the decision to expand the office will create better outcomes for clients and bolster the businesses existing service lines.

“Together we will offer clients over 85 years of public accounting experience, and offer a full range of services to our clients including business valuations and mentoring, franchising advice, SMSFs, audit and tax and compliance.

“We welcome the team to Bentleys and very much look forward to working with them to service existing and new clients.

“Mark Chapman, Bentleys Executive Officer said of the move, “It’s important to Bentleys as a network that we maintain and grow our presence across Australia’s thriving regional areas in addition to the metropolitan hubs.

“The growth in Newcastle is key to our strategic growth, and we look forward expanding our services for clients in the area.”