What do co-operatives and accounting firms have in common? People are at the heart of everything they do.
Co-operatives and mutuals span different sectors, from agriculture, food and processing through to social services and banking. Despite their differing economic or social purposes, each has a focus on improving the outcomes of its members.
To achieve the co-op’s purpose and collective benefit, it’s important to identify and work with advisers who not only understand the complexities of co-ops and mutuals but also prioritise people.
How we help clients
HLB Mann Judd understands co-operatives and the critical role they play in the Australian business and community landscapes. We have extensive experience working with various types of co-ops and ownership structures, including customer, worker, producer and multi-stakeholder models.
We too prioritise people in the organisation. As an association of firms throughout the Australasian region, HLB Mann Judd values the importance of a shared vision and the collective benefit of working together. We take pride in the strong reputation we have built, with our clients repeatedly recognising us for our exceptional client service.
Some of the ways we work together with co-ops and mutuals include:
- Audit services, including financial and internal audits
- Business advisory services, including guidance on business planning, investment analysis, cash flow forecasting and management reporting
- Cooperative setup and management as well as ongoing operations reviews
- Management accounting and reporting
- Tax advisory and compliance
- Governance services, including board training, advisory services and support for risk management.
- Transaction services, encompassing due diligence and business valuations.
- Business strategy development
- Risk management and restructuring strategies