About
Cooke & Foley Pty Ltd has been a fixture in Ballarat since 1946, providing accounting and business advisory services to clients across Western Victoria and beyond. The firm is led by a team of four directors and supported by a diverse, approachable group of accountants and support staff. Their office sits in the heart of Ballarat, but thanks to modern technology, they work with clients locally, in Melbourne, throughout country Victoria, and interstate.
Clients turn to Cooke & Foley for practical advice at every stage of business - from navigating the challenges of start-up, through periods of growth, to succession planning and exit strategies. The team brings a wealth of experience across industries like hospitality, farming, property development, trades, and retail. They’re known for their hands-on approach, clear communication, and a genuine interest in their clients’ long-term success.
What Cooke & Foley Pty Ltd offers
- Business advisory and strategy
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Taxation compliance and planning
- Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) administration
- Payroll and HR support
- Cashflow management and budgeting
- Succession and estate planning
- Business structuring and start-up support
- Software and systems advice
- Negative gearing and property investment advice
What people say
Clients consistently praise Cooke & Foley for dependable accounting services and practical, prompt advice that supports both family and business needs. Reviewers highlight help with taxation advice, financial planning, wealth creation, succession and retirement planning, and even referrals for mortgage lending that delivered great results. The new office is described as convenient, and several mention ongoing support for their businesses.
Several reviewers mentioned Matthew Richardson for being professional, approachable and highly responsive, often going above and beyond. Overall, people feel confident and well looked after. Highly recommended.
Why choose them
- Established in 1946 with a long-standing presence in Ballarat
- Four-director practice with a broad, experienced team
- Expertise across multiple industries including hospitality, farming, and property development
- Personalised service with a focus on clear, ongoing communication
- Ability to service clients remotely across Victoria and interstate
- Strong community involvement and support for local organisations
- Regular client newsletters and updates
- Up-to-date with the latest accounting software and technology
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Contact
- Phone
- 03 5331 2600
- Address
- 24B Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
- Website
- cooke-foley.com.au
Hours
- Monday8:30am – 5pm
- Tuesday8:30am – 5pm
- Wednesday8:30am – 5pm
- Thursday8:30am – 5pm
- Friday (today)8:30am – 5pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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