Result-Driven Accounting and Tax Services in Bendigo
Friendly and Professional
Over 40 Years of Experience
Certified Practising Accountants
About Us
Stephen Bates is a locally owned firm of Certified Practising Accountants operated by Stephen Bates in Bendigo since 1993. The team consists of Stephen, two university-qualified full-time accountants, and two administrative staff who make sure everything happens in an efficient and professional manner. Many clients have been with us since 1993, and many have joined us since then and are still with us. Our business clients cover a wide spectrum ranging from retailers to professionals to tradespeople and farmers and everything in between.
What We Can Do for You
Stephen Bates CPA offers friendly service to individuals and small business clients, assisting with a wide range of taxation and accountancy needs covering individuals, sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies. We also assist with the administration of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF). We like to partner with our clients during all facets of working and business life. We can assist investors and retired people and those just starting out in their working lives. We have experience with capital gains, GST, FBT, BAS forms, Work Cover, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
Who We Work With
Providing services to individuals and small businesses alike, we are a team of dedicated accountants working to improve your finances. We work with the major software providers and can assist small businesses with the implementation and upkeep of their data files and business records. We also work with financial planners, lawyers, and bookkeepers to cover the full range of needs for clients.

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Highly recommend Stephen- very approachable & knowledgeable - made getting my tax ( something I generally dislike getting done) so easy!
- Merrilyn C.
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STEVE Is great at sorting out our tax been using him for years. Highly recommended. Great personality.
- David L.
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Highly recommend Stephen, very helpful and great customer service.
- Nick M.