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Do your eyes glaze over as soon as the words “accrual”, “ledger” or “balance sheet” are uttered? Trust us, we get it. BAS, ATO, P&L are not great party conversation starters (learnt that from experience).
Picture this, you meet someone at a barbecue, they’re super approachable, you’re chatting podcasts, footy, business. They mention that they’re pretty good with spreadsheets and crunch numbers, help clients run their business more effectively, and at the end of the night you discover the fun person you’ve been chatting to is actually *whispers* an accountant. Yes we’re rare, but we exist, and you’ve stumbled across our group of fun accountants, business advisors and all round commercial legends, also known as 8 Collective.
Established in 2019, the 8 Collective Tax Accountants and Business Advisors are here to support you and your business on the Gold Coast and beyond.
Certified Practicing Accountant CPA
Bachelor of Business Accounting
Griffith University
Mark founded 8 Collective in 2019. Originally from Ipswich, Mark has been a Gold Coast local since XX. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his wife and three children and play as much golf as possible.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
The East Office
Nickname:
Sess
Sports teams:
Cronulla Sharks & Carlton
Mark founded 8 Collective in 2019. Originally hailing from Ipswich, Mark has been a Gold Coast local for decades. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his wife and three children and play as much golf as possible.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
The East Office
Nickname:
Sess
Sports teams:
Cronulla Sharks & Carlton
Chartered Accountant CA
Bachelor of Commerce Accounting & Finance
Bond University
David has been an accountant on the Gold Coast since 2011 and has been with 8 Collective from the very beginning. David loves working with a range of small to medium sized businesses to help them achieve their financial goals and objectives.
Originally from Melbourne, David calls Palm Beach home and loves to spend his weekends in the water with his kids or at a SUNS game.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
Chevron Tavern & Mr Kojima
Nickname:
Clanks
Sports teams:
Essendon & Gold Coast SUNS
David (yes, he’s Stuart’s brother) has been an accountant on the Gold Coast since 2011 and has been with 8 Collective from the very beginning. David loves working with a range of small to medium sized businesses to help them achieve their financial goals and objectives.
Originally from Melbourne, David calls Palm Beach home and loves to spend his weekends in the water with his kids or at a SUNS game.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
Chevron Tavern & Mr Kojima
Nickname:
Clanks
Sports teams:
Essendon & Gold Coast SUNS
Certified Practicing Accountant CPA
Bachelor of Professional Accountancy
RMIT
Stuart (yes, he’s David’s brother) came from the corporate insolvency field, before becoming a tax accountant and joining 8 Collective at the very start in 2019.
A Mermaid Beach local, Stuart loves anything sport. You’ll catch him in his spare time on the tennis court or spending time with family & friends.
Fave eateries on Chevron Island:
Noodle Hut Thai, Chevy Tav and coffee at Bonsai Cafe
Nickname:
Stu or Stuie
Sports teams:
Essendon Bombers & Gold Coast SUNS
Stuart (yes, he’s David’s brother) has been working as a tax accountant since 2015 and joining 8 Collective at the very start in 2019.
A Mermaid Beach local, Stuart loves anything sport. You’ll catch him in his spare time on the tennis court or spending time with family & friends.
Fave eateries on Chevron Island:
Noodle Hut Thai, Chevy Tav and coffee at Bonsai Cafe
Nickname:
Stu or Stuie
Sports teams:
Essendon & Gold Coast SUNS
Institute of Public Accountants Member, Advanced Diploma of Accounting, TasTafe
Mark founded 8 Collective in 2019. Originally from Ipswich, Mark has been a Gold Coast local since XX. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his wife and three children and play as much golf as possible.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
The East Office
Nickname:
Sess
Sports teams:
Cronulla Sharks & Carlton
Previously a Senior Advisor at KPMG (2014-2019) and most recently a Senior Accountant and Revenue Team Leader at St Giles Society, a leading NDIS, not for profit (2019-2023).
Originally from Flinders Island in Tasmania, Scott is now based in Launceston, with regular trips throughout the year to our Gold Coast office.
When not behind his desk, Scott enjoys hiking in the Tasmanian wilderness with his Wife Elle and taking their elderly dogs to the beach.
Fave food: Thai
Nickname: Gak
Sports teams: Richmond (AFL), Liverpool (EPL)
Mark founded 8 Collective in 2019. Originally from Ipswich, Mark has been a Gold Coast local since XX. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his wife and three children and play as much golf as possible.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
The East Office
Nickname:
Sess
Sports teams:
Cronulla Sharks & Carlton
With more than a decade of experience in the accounting industry, Elli says the best part of her role is definitely helping clients.
Elli has been with 8 Collective from the very beginning in 2019.
Born and raised in the Hunter Valley (Horse & Wine Country) she loves camping and adventuring with her family.
Fave eatery on Chevron: Mr Kojima
Nickname: Ell or Sev
Sports teams: Bulldogs (NRL) & Essendon (AFL)
Mark founded 8 Collective in 2019. Originally from Ipswich, Mark has been a Gold Coast local since XX. In his spare time he loves to spend time with his wife and three children and play as much golf as possible.
Fave eatery on Chevron Island:
The East Office
Nickname:
Sess
Sports teams:
Cronulla Sharks & Carlton
With 7 + years experience within the accounting industry, Jess brings a thorough understanding of the importance of incredible customer service when it comes to your finances.
An original Gold Coaster, growing up in the Hinterland, Jess loves wide open spaces and now enjoys life with her Husband and two young children in Mt Nathan.
Jess loves a beach weekend out on a paddle board, boat days or riding dirt bikes at homes!
Fave foods: Entertaining friends and family over a BBQ at home
Nickname: Jess
Tax Accountants and Business Advisors, experts in small-medium business growth & tax planning. From start ups to established businesses, 8 Collective are here to help you achieve your business goals.
8 Collective is a CPA Practice.
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