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Strategem | Accounting, Tax & Wealth Management

Strategem | Accounting, Tax & Wealth Management

4.9(39 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bendigo

About the company

Strategem dates back to 1932. It is a locally-owned and operated firm with offices in Bendigo and Melbourne. The Bendigo team has over 50 employees. Strategem brings together Certified Practicing Accountants and experienced financial advisors. The Bendigo team specialises in accounting and taxation, including individual tax returns, business tax returns, tax planning, business structures, company startups, BAS, business valuations, budgets and cash flow support, financial statements and audits.

It also offers investment specialties including financial planning, retirement planning, aged care services, insurance, superannuation (SMSF) and sharebroking. Chris Harrington is Managing Partner. Partners include Kris Tatt, Emmy Mulholland, Trevor Elliott, Ashley Hill, Justin Gordon, Brett Marchant, and Daniel Nalder, who is also a Financial Advisor. Strategem has a Community Foundation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Self-managed super fund clients and long-standing business owners form much of the clientele described in feedback for this Bendigo accounting practice. More than one customer describes guidance on compliance obligations, legacy planning and access to market research, with accountants explaining each step so that decisions feel well understood. Brett Marchant is repeatedly named for his approachable manner and for structuring investment portfolios in ways that clients say give them confidence, while Michael Cherry is singled out for a friendly and professional attitude that puts people at ease.

Reviewers also mention Leanne, who handles annual tax returns and stays current with changing rules, and Daniel Nall, whose advice and care are described as accurate and helpful. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the availability of staff to answer questions and assist with issues as they arise, alongside the warm and professional welcome clients receive. Tax preparation and financial advice are the services most commonly referenced, with customers returning over many years and through changes of business name and adviser, describing consistent and reliable service.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Glenn Royle14 May 2026

Dealing with all the staff at Strategem is always a pleasant experience. Cannot recommend Michael Cherry highly enough. His friendly, professional attitude and welcoming smile sets you at ease right away. He genuinely wants to help you and give you the best advice. He makes sure you understand what he is doing at all times and takes the time to answer all your questions and concerns to help get you the best outcome possible. He references the "team" frequently so you know right away that it's not just him alone doing all the work, but instead there are a lot people in the background all working together for you. Thank you Michael Cherry

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chris mason25 April 2026

Matt was fantastic and the place feels warm and inviting. Great vibes defiantly using strategem from now on! Thanks!

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Deirdre Tunzi14 January 2026

Stratagem has very competent and efficient accountants. Having been going there for a number of years and never had any problems.

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Keith Foster1 December 2025

Chris Tatt was very kind and helpful, displayed patience with my over eagerness and interruptions. Besides this he was very professional have good knowledge, strategic thinking and creative solutions.

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Bev Miller14 October 2025

I appreciate having Leanne do my tax annually. She knows the rules and changes to the rules, and applies her knowledge very effectively. Thank you Leanne for many years' service.

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Anton von Sierakowski3 October 2025

After several years of having our financial affairs managed and safeguarded by Strategen and in particular Brett Marchant I felt motivated to right a review to encourage others who might be looking or someone to manage their funds. Under Brett's custodianship our portfolio continues to show remarkable growth year after year. During our meetings I find he goes out of his way to not only make us comfortable but to make sure we are aware of the local and global markets and then may suggest changes in our portfolio for the best outcome going forward. We are very confident to recommend Strategen to anyone looking for a reliable financial advisor.

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Peter Kilpatrick4 April 2025

We have been clients of Strategem for many years and have the utmost confidence in the integrity of the advice given to us. Brett Marchant has been our financial adviser for a number of years now and we very much appreciate his professional guidance. He listens, he educates and he advises. He has structured our portfolio in such a way that gives us confidence that whatever happens, we will be much better off as a result of the advice he has given. We couldn’t be happier.

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9Strategem | Accounting, Tax & Wealth Management (this page)★ 4,939No
Contact
+61354454777www.strategem.com.au35 Mundy St, Bendigo VIC 3550
Working hours
Monday08:45–17:00
Tuesday08:45–17:00
Wednesday08:45–17:00
Thursday08:45–17:00
Friday08:45–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed