Approachable
No jargon, no judgement. Just straight-talking advisors who pick up the phone and genuinely want to hear how you’re going.
CPA practice · Hamilton, Brisbane · Since the 1960s
Determine your destiny. Create your legacy.
Strategic business, tax and accounting advice for passionate business owners. We cut through the confusion, minimise tax and build wealth that outlasts you.
Who we are
Creating meaning, beyond numbers.
“Hope is not a strategy. Preparation is our biggest predictor of success.”
Malanos + Co isn’t the firm that simply processes paperwork when it lands on our desk. Since our story began in the 1960s, we’ve been in the business of building and protecting legacies, championing the local businesses that keep our community moving.
We demystify business, tax and accounting by applying strategic analysis to your financial fundamentals, so your business grows efficiently, your decisions get sharper, and opportunities open up for you, your team and your family.
Whether you’re starting up, scaling up, transitioning or preparing to exit, almost every situation improves with clear thinking and practical guidance. That’s what we bring. And it’s why so many of our earliest clients have handed thriving businesses to the next generation, who still work with us today.
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Years of heritage
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Years of partner expertise
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Years our team stays & grows
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Certified partnerships
How we show up
Trust, transparency & longevity.
Understanding
We listen first. Your goals, your pressures, your family, your plans: the numbers only make sense in the context of your life.
Forward thinking
We plan years ahead, not weeks. Proactive, strategic advice that positions you for what’s next, not what’s already happened.
What we do
Advice with purpose.
Four disciplines, one goal: helping you keep more of what you earn and build something worth handing on.
Accounting & Compliance
Take care of business. Maximise your position. Reap the rewards.
- Income tax returns & financial statements
- Year-end tax planning
- BAS & instalment statements
- GST & FBT returns
- PAYG withholding & super guarantee
- ASIC company secretarial
Business Advisory & Structuring
Simple, strategic advice that begins with the end in mind.
- Asset protection & structuring
- Business start-up advice
- Purchase due diligence
- Sale preparation & succession planning
- Estate planning & shareholder agreements
- Complex CGT matters
Tax Planning & Strategy
Hope is not a strategy. Preparation is.
- Year-round, proactive tax planning
- Cash-flow optimisation
- Deduction maximisation
- Tax-efficient structuring
- No surprises at tax time
Self-Managed Super Funds
Minimise your risk. Maximise your impact.
- Annual SMSF administration
- Financial statements & tax returns
- ATO compliance & audit liaison
- Retirement income streams
How we work
Flexible on the path, firm on the goal.
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Listen
We start with you: your goals, your worries, your definition of success. No cookie-cutter checklists.
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Strategise
We turn your numbers into a clear, practical plan: structure, tax, cash flow and growth, mapped to where you want to go.
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Deliver
We work beside you all year round, measuring what matters and adapting as your business and life evolve.
The people
A team that stays.
Our long-standing, loyal client base is a testament to a hard-working team that’s been together for decades.
Peter Malanos CPA
Director
Over 30 years in public practice, with deep expertise in taxation, business advisory, complex CGT and structuring. Peter spent 14 years as principal and shareholder of a large Brisbane firm before establishing Malanos + Co. His speciality: listening first, then delivering practical, easy-to-understand solutions.
Tracey Brinkley BCom
Accountant
More than 20 years with the firm and extensive experience across small businesses, companies, trusts and individuals. Tracey takes compliance off your plate so you can focus on succeeding in business.
Junelyn M.
Accountant
Extremely organised and relentlessly thorough, Junelyn works alongside Peter and the team preparing financial statements and income tax returns to the highest standard.
Nafeeza Hak
Client Services Manager
Your first point of contact, and a familiar, friendly voice for more than a decade. Nafeeza keeps the firm running smoothly and every client looked after.
Kind words
Clients who become advocates.
Ready to determine your destiny?
Let’s have a conversation about your business, your tax and your legacy. No obligation, no jargon.
Get in touch
Let’s talk.
Drop in, call or send us a note. Nafeeza will make sure you’re looked after from the very first hello.
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Visit 1/482 Kingsford Smith Drive,
Hamilton QLD 4007 Entry & client parking via 19 Allen Street -
Call 07 3256 0822
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Post PO Box 571, Hamilton Central QLD 4007