Francesco Merlino

Senior Manager, Business Advisory

Canberra, ACT

Contact details
+61 2 6279 5400

About

Francesco Merlino is a Senior Manager in the Business Advisory Division at Nexia Canberra.

Experience

With over 10 years’ experience, Francesco is a trusted accounting professional that works with a diverse client base with a particular focus on the hospitality and real estate sector. Francesco specialises in helping businesses navigate complex financial and regulatory environments with a strong focus on both compliance and business advisory. Francesco’s in-depth industry knowledge combined with a proactive and client-focused approach makes him a valuable advisor to his clients that are looking to thrive in competitive markets.

Qualifications

  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Master of Management and Business Administration
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Registered Tax Agent

Areas of expertise

Buying a business

Goods and services tax (GST)

Fringe benefits tax (FBT)

Tax planning

Professionals and high-net-worth individuals

Tax planning

Buying a business

Bookkeeping

Strategic advice and business planning

Individuals

Personal advice

Selling a business

Income tax advice

Drawing funds from your company or trust

Selling a business

Payroll and salary tax calculations

Deceased estate tax services

Capital gains tax (CGT) concessions for SMEs

Discretionary trusts

ATO dispute resolution

Corporate tax compliance

Employee share schemes

Employee share schemes

Fringe benefits tax (FBT)

Wage review

Goods and services tax (GST) advice

Sector expertise

Hospitality

Professional services

Real estate and construction