GEOFF COWAN - Partner
Geoff Cowan is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Deakin University. He was one of the founding partners of the firm in 1986, having previously been a manager with Coopers & Lybrand. Geoff now has over 35 years' experience in accounting, taxation, business advice, structuring, superannuation and estate planning. He is married to Janet and has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Following a long time involvement in tennis, Geoff is now a golfer. He has also served on the Committee of many non-profit organisations and is currently on the board of 13th Beach Golf Links Ltd.
PAUL BONGIORNO - Partner
Paul Bongiorno is a Chartered Accountant, having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Deakin University. He joined the firm as a manager in 1988 after four years' in the Business Services Division of Price Waterhouse. Paul specialises in business advising and structuring, and superannuation and taxation planning strategies. He is married to Carmel and has a daughter Maxi and son Oscar. Paul’s passions outside of family are horse racing and breeding, travel and golf. Paul was formerly President of the Geelong Racing Club, and plays golf at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links.
PETER MACMILLAN - Consultant
Peter MacMillan is now a consultant to the firm that he co-founded with Geoff Cowan in 1986. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute has also designated him as a Specialist Financial Planner.
Peter's long experience as a Chartered Accountant together with ongoing further supplementary studies all make him an ideal person to help clients with all their planning needs.
KYLE TAYLOR - Senior Accountant
Kyle joined our firm in February 2020 after working for a large regional firm in Bendigo for seven years. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at La Trobe University Bundoora and is CPA qualified. Kyle has extensive experience working with clients in various industries and has a keen interest in succession planning. Outside of work Kyle enjoys travelling with his wife Erica, keeping fit and following all things sport related.
PETER CHAPPELL - Senior Accountant
Pete joined MacMillan Cowan & Co in 2001. He has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University and is CPA qualified. Pete is a keen surfer and golfer and enjoys spending time with his young family.
STEVEN McGANN - Senior Accountant
Steve commenced with MacMillan Cowan & Co in 2003 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University and is also CPA qualified. Steve spends his spare time playing tennis and keeping fit.
HELEN HENDERSON - Senior Accountant
Helen joined our firm in 2004. She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University and is a CPA. Helen has over 20 years' experience in accounting and taxation services for a diverse range of small-medium clients across a wide range of industries. Helen is married to Barry and has two daughters. She keeps fit by going to the gym and walking her dog.
MARG BOMPAS - Accountant
Margaret joined MacMillan Cowan & Co in February 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Deakin University and is currently undertaking her CPA studies. Margaret loves to travel and explore new places, and also enjoys playing tennis in her spare time.
JOEL FARRINGTON - Accountant
Joel joined our firm in January 2019 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University, and is looking to commence his Chartered Accountant studies. Joel enjoys travelling, having spent some of his degree studying in the United States & Europe. Joel spends much of his spare time either hiking, at the beach, or the gym.
DIANE ASHWORTH - Administration Manager
Diane commenced with our firm in May 2012. She has worked in Administration, Education & Training and the Employment Services Industries over the past 34 years. She has completed Certificate IV in Business Administration. Outside work Diane enjoys spending time with her family and keeping active.
MELITA WIGNALL - Administration Assistant/Bookkeeper
Melita started with MacMillan Cowan & Co in November 2017. With over 35 years experience, Melita has worked in various administration & bookkeeping positions, mostly in accounting practices. She is married with 2 active teenagers and spends a lot of time during the cooler months watching AFL.
LIZ KISS - Receptionist
Liz commenced with our firm in 2011. She has worked in Administration for various companies. Outside of work Liz loves spending time with her grandchildren, reading and walking her dog.