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AUSTRALIA | AUSTRALASIA ABOUT MICHAEL FOX Michael Fox is a co-founder and Partner of KMT Partners. With experience across taxation, finance, business strategy and family business, he targets emerging businesses and family enterprises to support renewal, value building and transition to the next generation. For over 30 years, Michael has focused on the success of his clients, designing wealth strategies for personal and business growth. Collaborating with owners and family members, he draws on his involvement in Family Business Australia and STEP to counsel in navigating confronting situations. In addition, Michael has developed a reputation for mentoring businesses to commercialise new opportunities, imparting advice in their business model, strategy and management to guide their success. Michael spent 20 years as a tax specialist in mid- tier accounting firms, dealing with clientele across manufacturing, retail, agriculture, wineries and professional services. He has mentored both KMT clients and entrepreneurs, through honorary roles with the ECIC (Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre), SAYES and Enterprise Workshop. Michael is currently on the global Professional Development Committee of the STEP, and was a founding committee member of the SA Branch, where he retains a role as Deputy Chair of the Australian Special Interest Group, focusing on families. He has previously held national board and state committee (including State Chairman) roles in the Institute of Chartered Accountants and numerous not for profits. FIRM PROFILE We offer a complete range of services for clients in business and clients seeking to manage their financial affairs to maximise their long term wealth. Accounting & Management To support you to run your business efficiently and effectively, KMT Partners provides accounting services and management advice. We make sure you have access to the right systems that deliver the right numbers, so that you can make the right decisions. Tax Advice & Compliance Proper tax planning and effective structuring enables you, your business and your family to legitimately minimise your tax burden and maximise returns. Our team research, study, train, debate and challenge themselves to achieve excellence, delivering you value. Superannuation Your long termwealth will depend on decisions youmake today to invest and save. Our team draws on experience across a range of superannuation options, with deep knowledge of legislation, to support you to design your future position. Wealth Creation Creating wealth for you, your family and your future is important. Our team understand the process, the opportunities and limitations, working with you to align with your goals and present situation to enable you to build an attractive wealth position. Succession & Transition Succession and transition is a challenge for both family and privately owned businesses. There are complex considerations to address, in terms of business, staff, personal and family needs. We are qualified family business leaders who take an holistic approach to planning appropriate support. Strategy & Solutions In running your business, you will encounter challenging situations that need a solid partner to work with. Our team has dealt with a range of issues in which an accounting background, coupled with a experience, makes the world of difference to you; guiding your decision making and finding solutions. MICHAEL FOX - KMT PARTNERS 61