Kelly+Partners History
Learn more about our story, the steps we’ve taken, and the milestones we’ve achieved here at Kelly+Partners. We’re proud of our history, which helped us become the industry-leading global accounting firm we are today.
2006
Kelly+Partners North Sydney Established
Kelly+Partners North Sydney becomes the very first Kelly+Partners office. Established with only a team of six, North Sydney now consists of more than 50 professionals who have been serving clients for nearly two decades.
Kelly+Partners Central Coast Established
Kelly+Partners North Sydney becomes the very first Kelly+Partners office. Established with only a team of six, North Sydney now consists of more than 50 professionals who have been serving clients for nearly two decades.
Ranked 83 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2007
Kelly+Partners Western Sydney Established
Kelly+Partners Western Sydney is established in the heart of Penrith CBD, servicing local business owners and their families in the Western Sydney region.
Ranked 69 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2008
Kelly+Partners Financial Advice System Developed
More than simply helping you stay on top of your tax and compliance, we partner with you to protect, grow and master every aspect of your financial universe. With our unique and proprietary Financial Advice System, we help you to bring structure, organization and efficient planning to your finances.
Ranked 63 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2010
Ranked 50 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2011
Kelly+Partners South West Sydney Established
Kelly+Partners South West Sydney opens in Macarthur Square, Cambelltown. It has been its region's leading accounting firm for Macarthur businesses for over a decade.
Ranked 41 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2012
Kelly+Partners Norwest Established
Kelly+Partners Norwest opens as a greenfield office in one of the fastest-growing business districts in Sydney.
Kelly+Partners Wollongong Established
Kelly+Partners Wollongong opens following the acquisition of Bartlett & Cachia. Today, it's one of the fastest-growing local accounting firms in Wollongong.
Ranked 38 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2013
Kelly+Partners Central Tablelands Established
Kelly+Partners Central Tablelands sets up shop in Bathurst as a local firm serving local business owners and their families.
Ranked 38 in BRW Top 100 Accounting Firms
2014
Kelly+Partners Southern Highlands Established
Kelly+Partners Southern Highlands is established in the heart of Bowral, providing services to local clients and businesses.
2015
Kelly+Partners Northern Beaches Established
Located in Brookvale, Kelly+Partners Northern Beaches opens to service local businesses. It has since expanded its business three times over the past five years.
Kelly+Partners Oran Park Established
Located in the Oran Park Podium, Kelly+Partners Oran Park opens in one of Sydney's fastest-growing suburbs and benchmarks for development.
Kelly+Partners Hong Kong Established
Kelly+Partners opens an office in Hong Kong, offering a larger base of outsourced expertise and services available to clients (specifically in outsourced accounts, payroll services, bookkeeping, and corporate secretarial services).
Launched the Kelly+Partners Grow Program
2016
Launched Kelly+Partners Private Wealth
Launched Kelly+Partners Scholars Foundation
2017
Kelly+Partners Sydney CBD Established
Kelly+Partners Sydney CBD is established in the MLC Building after acquiring BMF.
KPG ASX Listing
Kelly+Partners Group Holdings Limited (ASX: KPG) is listed on the ASX on June 21, 2017. It's a historic day and is commemorated by our group of partners and the entire Kelly+Partners team.
Kelly+Partners Minis Launched
A fleet of 23 Mini Coopers launches across Sydney and Greater Sydney offices. Today, you can spot their signature blue and white plus signs on the roof all across Sydney.
Launched Kelly+Partners Finance
2018
Kelly+Partners Inner West Established
Our Inner West office opens to service local business owners in the Rozelle area.
Ranked 1st in AFR's Top 10 <$50M Female Revenue
Kelly+Partners Investment Office Opened
Kelly+Partners Investment Office (KPIO) is formed as a collective investment vehicle of the Partners in Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (ASX:KPG) operating businesses and, by invitation, a small number of clients of the KPG businesses and others.
Kelly+Partners Brand Partnership with Noma Bar
Noma Bar is a graphic designer, illustrator and artist based in London. Bar had created visual representations for Kelly+Partners Manifesto, and is now used as the ongoing representation of the company’s recognizable brand.
2019
Kelly+Partners Melbourne CBD Established
Our marquee office in Melbourne CBD opens! It’s an exciting development for Kelly+Partners and represents a major step forward in our mission to expand our service offering beyond Sydney's borders.
Kelly+Partners Blue Mountains Established
We launch our first office in the Blue Mountains region with the merger of our Blue Mountains & Central Tablelands offices.
Ranked 24th in the AFR's Top 100 Accounting Firms
2020
Ranked 23rd in the AFR's Top 100 Accounting Firms
2021
Kelly+Partners Pittwater Office Established
A new office opens. Conveniently located in the heart of Avalon, just steps away from Avalon Beach. Our accountants work across the Pittwater peninsula.
Kelly+Partners Newcastle West Office Established
We open our first Hunter Region Office in Newcastle West, previously owned and operated by Shane Roxby.
Kelly+Partners Becomes B Corp Certified
Kelly+Partners has officially become a part of the global B Corp movement which harnesses the power of our business growth to create a positive change. B Corp recognises our mission to help the people, businesses and communities we serve, be better off.
Kelly+Partners is Great Place To Work™ Certified for 2021
Great Place to Work® is a national recognition program based on a rigorous methodology and validated employee feedback. The Great Place to Work® organisation conducts one of the largest employee surveys in the world across 58 countries.
2022
Kelly+Partners Canberra Office Established
The new office at Kingston, Canberra, is a symbol of growth and success for the company. It provides a modern, professional space to conduct business in an efficient manner that meets the needs of our clients. The renovated building also features top-of-the-line technology, custom furniture, and amenities that set us apart from other businesses in the area.
Kelly+Partners Bendigo Office Established
MGR Accountants joins Kelly+Partners to form Kelly+Partners Bendigo, which offers a complete range of services backed by the best national resources and expertise.
Kelly+Partners Hunter Region Established
In July 2022, Addison Partners joins Kelly+Partners to become one of the largest accounting and financial services firms in the Hunter Region. With four offices in Dungog, Singleton, Gloucester, and Taylors Beach, the new partnership represents a great step forward for both firms.
Kelly+Partners Leeton Office Established
In July 2022, Addison Partners joins Kelly+Partners to become one of the largest accounting and financial services firms in the Hunter Region. With four offices in Dungog, Singleton, Gloucester, and Taylors Beach, the new partnership represents a great step forward for both firms.
Kelly+Partners Palm Beach Established
Crowley Calvert & Holmes joins Kelly+Partners in September 2022 to form Kelly+Partners Palm Beach, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm. Having served clients for over 25 years, their expertise lies in helping local residents and business owners in the Gold Coast.
Kelly+Partners Maitland Established
In October 2022, Anova Accounting joins forces with Kelly+Partners to become Kelly+Partners Maitland. With their combined expertise, Kelly+Partners Maitland offers a comprehensive suite of services, including tax planning and compliance services.
Kelly+Partners is Great Place To Work™ Certified for 2022
Great Place to Work® is a national recognition program based on a rigorous methodology and validated employee feedback. The Great Place to Work® organisation conducts one of the largest employee surveys in the world across 58 countries.
2023
Kelly+Partners Brisbane Established
Velocity Accountants and Meritous Accounting joins forces with Kelly+Partners to form Kelly+Partners Brisbane. This new merger brings together an experienced and professional accounting team with a renowned wealth of knowledge in the field. Together, we provide tailored expert advice to our clients that is both sensitive and thorough.
Kelly+Partners Expands to CA, United States
Kelly+Partners Accountants Malibu leads the way for the expansion of Kelly+Partners in the United States. This office will pave the way for further development and growth into what Kelly+Partners Australia is today. Located in Malibu, California, this office provides excellent services for local and surrounding businesses.
Kelly+Partners Balboa Island (Newport Beach), CA Established
Kelly+Partners Accountants Balboa Island, another new United States office, opens. This office is one of many more to come in 2023.
Kelly+Partners expand to Mumbai, India
Kelly+Partners Accountants Mumbai is expanding the reach of Kelly+Partners into India. This office will provide an opportunity for world class team members in and around Mumbai to benefit from the expertise and experience of a trusted global firm. With extensive knowledge in advising business owners on tax, financial planning, restructuring, compliance and more, Kelly+Partners Accountants Mumbai will offer a comprehensive range of services.
Kelly+Partners Griffith Established
Kelly+Partners Griffith, once Pinnacle HPC Located in Griffith, are the primary accounting firm in the Griffith, Riverina region. Managed by 10 partners with extensive knowledge in advising business owners on tax, financial planning, restructuring, compliance and more.
Kelly+Partners Bundall Established
Located in the heart of The Gold Coast, Kelly+Partners Bundall has been operating for over 40 years. TheBundall team of accountants has helped local residents and business owners in the Gold Coast region take control of their entire financial universe.
Kelly+Partners is Great Place To Work™ Certified for 2023
Great Place to Work® is a national recognition program based on a rigorous methodology and validated employee feedback. The Great Place to Work® organisation conducts one of the largest employee surveys in the world across 58 countries.
Kelly+Partners Woodland Hills, CA Established
We completed our inaugural US partnership with the Southern Californian-based firm Landau, Swartz & McCarty LLP (LSM) to become Kelly+Partners Woodland Hills LLP, partnering with Mike Landau and his team.
2024
Kelly+Partners Burbank, CA Established
We completed our second US partnership with the Southern Californian-based firm Neumeister and Associates LLP to become Kelly+Partners Burbank, Partnering with Jeff Neumeister and his team.
Kelly+Partners Brookvale Office Established
Previously Mukiwa Accounting Services now Kelly+Partners Brookvale providing specialist bookkeeping and payroll services..
Kelly+Partners Lower North Shore Established
Kelly+Partners Accountants partners with Reising Consulting Services and establishes Kelly+Partners Lower North Shore, led by Partners, Susan Zhang and Iris Hou.
Ranks 71 on Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Accounting Firms
Recognized as one of the top 100 accounting firms in Los Angeles, ranking #71 on the Los Angeles Business Journal's list of the 100 largest accounting firms. The recognition comes in the the inaugural year of operations in the California market.
Ranks 30 on San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Top 100 Accounting Firms
Acknowledged as one of the leading accounting firms in Los Angeles, ranking #30 on the San Fernando Valley Business Journal's list of the 100 largest accounting firms.
Partnered with FRSCPA to become KellyPartners+FRS
In August, Kelly+Partners partnered with FRSCPA, a 40-year-old CPA firm based in Florida and North Carolina, to form KellyPartners+FRS. FRSCPA has been a leading accounting group for McDonald’s franchisees for over 35 years, serving approximately 5% of all McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S.
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