Accountancy in Australia Thomas Brentnall

brentnall lived in south yarra, victoria

in 1878 brentnall decided migrate australia , wife , young son arrived in melbourne in november in loch tay. after working briefly london bank of australia brentnall established himself public accountant, , acquired 2 existing practices brought him immediate clientele of top australian businessmen , pastoralists. despite financial setback, owing defaulting partner liabilities brentnall repaid, developed successful business evolved several names, brentnall & riley, brentnall, norton & co., , brentnall, mewton & butler. 1880 lived @ newnham, caroline street, in south yarra.

in 1886, helped found incorporated institute of accountants, victoria, , became president of institute in 1898. in 1907 first president of australasian corporation of public accountants , in 1928, when royal charter granted, became first president of institute of chartered accountants in australia. later in life served many years @ victorian companies auditors board examiner, director , chairman.