PPT Accounting

PPT Accounting is a CPA Practice established in 1961. The firm has more than 30 experienced professionals, including accountants, tax specialists, business advisors, financial planners, insurance advisors and lending experts. It has a head office in Ballarat and an office in Melbourne. PPT provides accounting and financial solutions for businesses, families and individuals throughout the Ballarat and Melbourne region. Services include accounting, tax planning, business advisory, lending services, risk insurance, superannuation, financial planning, investment advice, retirement planning and share trading.

The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Directors are Stephen Lewis, Glenn Palmer, Peter Afford, Peter O'Connell, Timothy Hovey, Cameron Moore, Brent Olszewski and Thomas Elford. Jenny is Director - Lending. Adam Couch is a Senior Accountant. Michelle Conroy is a Personal Assistant. Emma Sinclair is a Risk Insurance & Financial Planning Administrator and joined the team at the end of 2024.

Tax consulting, financial planning and superannuation guidance form the core of the work discussed by clients of PPT Accounting in Ballarat. Reviewers often mention the thoroughness applied to annual tax returns and complex business and personal financial matters, with one long-standing client noting two decades of professional service.

A handful of customers describe the clarity of communication they received, particularly from senior accountant Adam Couch, whose diligence and professional advice are singled out, and from lending manager Ben McDonald, who was praised for guiding a first-home buyer through pre-approval with patience and prompt answers to questions. An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the friendly and efficient manner of the team, including personal assistant Michelle Conroy and receptionist Belinda, whose warm welcome is described as making the office pleasant to visit.

First-time clients report that their lack of familiarity with tax matters was handled with understanding and careful explanation of each stage. The practice's work across tax preparation, mortgage broking and superannuation consulting is portrayed as reliable and well organised, with clients returning year after year for both business and personal affairs. Consistency in handling complex situations and a smooth, unhurried process are the themes that recur most strongly.