Stephen Cole
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Business Administration
Fellow of CPA Australia
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
ASIC Approved SMSF Auditor
Specialty Areas
Business valuations & evaluations
Deceased estates
Family trusts
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Experience
Prior to joining Rapport Taxation Services in 2000, Stephen pursued a varied international career in
Management. After completing an Auditing cadetship with KPMG Peat Marwick, Stephen ventured
overseas. He worked in hotel and restaurant management in Japan before completing a Post
Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management in Switzerland. After further work in Europe, Stephen
returned to Japan and then Australia to work as a restaurant manager and Liquor Licensee.
Later Stephen became Financial Controller of a food manufacturer. He bought and sold a large
Skincare company, purchased a holiday resort and established an international software company.
Stephen is also an owner of a growing school tutoring institute.
Stephen continues his external business interests and works part-time for Rapport.
His experience in business adds depth to the advice he now provides.
