Celebrating a Milestone: Brentnalls Ranked 33rd Nationwide

Celebrating a Milestone: Brentnalls Ranked 33rd Nationwide

At CoggerGurry, we believe in hard work, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our clients and community. We are proud to share an incredible milestone with the Brentalls Affiliation being ranked 33rd nationwide in the prestigious Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2024 as published in the latest Financial Review.

As proud members of the Brentnalls Affiliation—a select network of just seven firms driven by collaboration and excellence—the team at CoggerGurry are continually empowered to grow, learn, and achieve success. Together, we are setting a standard of excellence in the accounting industry, and this acknowledgment is a shared victory for all of us.

This recognition reflects not only the expertise and dedication of the Brentalls group, but also our talented team and the trust and loyalty of our clients. Every conversation, strategy, and solution we’ve provided has contributed to this achievement.

“This ranking reflects the collaborative strength of the Brentnalls Affiliation, the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our clients,” said Andrew Heazlewood, Director at CoggerGurry and Chair of the Brentnalls Affiliation. “We are incredibly proud of this collective achievement and deeply grateful for the trust our clients continue to place in us.”

We extend our thanks to our clients, staff, and the Brentnalls Group for their contributions to this achievement. Your trust and support are the cornerstones of our success.

As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to continuing to provide innovative and reliable services. Here’s to many more achievements together!

You can read more about the Brentnalls Affiliation here

To speak with us about how we can help you, call our office on (03) 5571 0111 or email reception@coggergurry.com.au

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