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| The Beginning
We are a family business. In 1945 George Holland returned home from his time at war to welcome his first child, Margaret, and to begin his Accounting career. In his early days in practice, he would take the train to regional areas of Victoria, primarily around Nhill, and walk from farm to farm sourcing clients to build his business. Proudly, some of these families are still clients of the practice today.
When George’s son Michael joined the practice in the late 1970’s, GJ & MP Holland was born. The business grew into a flourishing family practice and became an important part of Gardenvale's local business hub.
The practice looks quite different today. Fiona (George’s granddaughter) joined the team with Michael and took over the practice in 2017. Her father Iaan, who trained with Michael many years ago, then joined Fiona. Iaan brought his many years of accounting and auditing training, experience (and clients). Fiona continues to build and maintain strong relationships with Michael’s clients, as well as welcome newcomers to the business. The evolution of the Holland (and Dick) family practice continues. |
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| FionaLeaving corporate life to join Uncle Michael in this little practice in Gardenvale was the best career decision I have ever made. I love working for myself, I can create my own rules around how I interact with my clients. To be available to my clients for a chat and to provide ad hoc advice throughout the year without the stopwatch running is incredibly important to me.
Owning a business that is such a special and long part of the local community feels fantastic. Our office is family friendly, pet friendly and I book appointments at all sorts of odd times to make things easier for my clients. There are enough stresses in life these days…talking to your accountant doesn’t need to be one of them!
When I’m not at work I’m spending time with my little family, going to the beach, growing veggies or cooking delicious dinners for friends. |
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| IaanMy dad Iaan has been an accountant for longer than I’ve been alive. Before joining me at GJ & MP Holland his business, “Dickman Enterprises”, operated from his home office in Elsternwick for 30+ years. I think Mum was very happy about his move to Gardenvale.
Iaan has a unique and clever way at looking at situations and helping people structure their finances for the best possible tax outcomes. His years in the industry have provided him with great expertise in his field which his long-standing clients can attest to.
When Iaan isn’t at work he is riding a motorbike around country Victoria (and hopefully Europe again one day). E: iaan@gjmph.com.au |
