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Chartered Accountants · Established 1998

Strategic financial
leadership.

Trusted advisors to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and established businesses across Australia for over 25 years.

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Areas of Expertise

Tax Structuring

Complex entity structures, discretionary and hybrid trusts, international tax planning, and Division 7A management for optimal outcomes.

Wealth Advisory

Superannuation strategy, investment structuring, estate planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer for high-net-worth families.

Business Succession

Exit planning, independent valuations, management buyouts, and transition strategies for established business owners.

Audit & Forensic

Independent financial audits, due diligence investigations, forensic accounting, and expert witness services for litigation support.

Our Approach

For over 25 years, Sterling & Associates has provided discreet, personalised financial counsel to clients who demand the highest level of expertise and attention.

We deliberately limit our client base to ensure every engagement receives partner-level involvement. This is not a volume practice — it is a relationship practice built on trust, discretion, and measurable results.

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Our Partners

Richard Sterling

Richard Sterling

Managing Partner, FCA

30 years in tax structuring and wealth advisory. Fellow of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Former Big Four partner.

Catherine Wu

Catherine Wu

Tax Partner, CA

Specialist in international tax, family trusts, and cross-border structuring. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Michael Forbes

Michael Forbes

Advisory Partner, CPA

Business succession and M&A specialist. Has facilitated over $800M in business transactions across the private sector.

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We welcome enquiries from individuals and businesses seeking sophisticated financial guidance. All communications are handled with complete discretion.

Office

Level 30, 101 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone

(03) 9620 1998

Email

enquiries@sterlingca.com.au

Hours

By appointment only

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