Power in Partnership: Delivering real client impact through collaboration.

At PKF, our clients’ success comes first. That’s why our Sydney Advisory and Tax teams work side by side, collaborating to provide integrated, forward-thinking solutions that reflect the full scope of a client’s needs. 

It’s a model that’s built on trust, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to outcomes, and it’s transforming the way our clients experience professional services.

While our Business Advisory Services team brings deep commercial insight, problem-solving agility, and a powerful network of connections, our Tax experts deliver precision, technical interpretation, and regulatory confidence. When clients work with both, they access the best of both worlds: pragmatic, real-time solutions paired with long-term strategic tax outcomes.

The working relationship between Andrew Chen (Advisory) and Garry Mathoda (Tax) is a great example of this joint approach in action. Rather than operating in silos, they operate as one team asking clients not just “What’s the tax issue?” or “What’s the advisory need?” but rather, “What do you need as a business?”

This client-first mindset leads to solutions that draw on all of PKF’s internal expertise in corporate finance, audit, digital, and beyond. “We don’t approach clients thinking about our own roles or P&Ls,” Garry explains. “We ask ourselves, ‘What can PKF do to support this client?’”

This integrated mindset creates an ecosystem of support, allowing PKF to deliver seamless service even in high-stakes, complex matters. One standout example involved a high-net-worth client undergoing an ATO assurance review spanning a decade of historical records. The process was not just about technical resolution, it was about building trust, navigating uncertainty, and managing the engagement over the years. Thanks to the combined strengths of Advisory and Tax, the client had one point of contact and full access to the expertise required to tackle every angle of the issue.

Importantly, this joint approach goes beyond solving technical challenges—it creates peace of mind. Clients don’t want to be bounced between departments. They want a consistent voice and reliable guidance. As Andrew notes, “Clients want someone who can listen, understand their challenges, and bring in the right people. They don’t need to speak to five different specialists, they need one partner who can rally the right team.”

Collaboration is also a force multiplier. Advisory brings the energy and commercial drive to get things moving. Tax brings the technical rigor and deep regulatory insight. Together, they not only get things done—they get them done right. And clients feel that. As Garry puts it, “Clients enjoy hearing from multiple experts in the room. They value different perspectives, and they see the benefit when we work as a team.”

At PKF, this is more than a working style it’s a client experience philosophy. Whether you’re navigating complex tax matters, looking for business growth strategies, or undergoing ATO scrutiny, you don’t need to choose between technical or commercial.

To find out how our integrated advisory and tax teams can help your business move forward with confidence.