MENTORING
When You Are Starting a Business
Darren Ellis brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting, management, IT systems design, and shared services. He offers mentoring that helps professionals and businesses grow, work more efficiently, and meet compliance needs.
Darren holds an MBA (2008), is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA, 2016), and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management WA (FAIM). His deep expertise and strategic insight make him a trusted guide for individuals and teams navigating complex business environments.
Darren works with a team of dedicated professionals to deliver mentoring that makes a real difference. Whether you want to improve your financial systems, boost efficiency, or strengthen leadership, he can help.
As a respected advisory board member, Darren shares his insight and hands-on experience in governance, strategy, and innovation. He helps businesses make informed decisions with confidence.
Working with a team of dedicated professionals, Darren provides mentoring and advice that help clients grow, adapt, and succeed in today’s fast-changing business world.
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our Latest Posts
Payroll Accuracy
Pay rounding rules in Australia: what’s compliant under Fair Work and what isn’t. Avoid underpayments and fix payroll risks before audits.
Pay Day Super Qualifying Earnings
Payday Super qualifying earnings will impact pharmacies and medical centres. Understand payroll risks, contractor obligations, and what healthcare businesses need to prepare for before the 2026 changes.
Numbers That Matter.
What are the numbers that matter in your business? When you look at most great business entrepreneurs and titans of commerce, you often find that they have a set of numbers or a rule of thumbs that they use. Unfortunately, in this era of information overload, we can often be overwhelmed with too many numbers, facts, and figures, and you may be following the wrong metrics.
Discovered a Payroll Error? What Australian Employers Should Do Next
This article explains the practical steps Australian employers should follow after identifying a potential payroll error, underpayment, award interpretation issue, or payroll compliance concern. It covers payroll investigations, employee records, award classifications, overtime, allowances, superannuation obligations, and payroll governance. Prepared by Eagle Shared Services, specialists in payroll compliance reviews, back pay assessments, payroll remediation, and managed payroll services for Australian businesses.
Back Pay Risks for Australian Businesses Operating Under Awards
Learn the most common back pay risks facing Australian businesses operating under Modern Awards. Discover payroll compliance issues, underpayment risks, and how to avoid costly employee back-pay claims.
Managing by Bank Account
Many business owners use their bank balance as a quick measure of business health. While cash visibility is important, relying solely on your bank account can hide upcoming liabilities, profitability issues, and future cash flow risks. Discover why combining bank balance monitoring with management accounting dashboards provides a clearer picture of business performance.