Empowering Your Business Success
Welcome to Info/Max, your trusted partner for comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our team is dedicated to helping young professionals and family businesses in Sydney and beyond make their businesses work better, contributing positively to our local community and people in need in Australia and around the world.
At Info/Max, we take pride in offering an integrated Accountancy & Advisory service to support you in achieving your business goals. With over 20 years of experience, we have built a reputation for personal service, professional advice, and value. Our areas of expertise include:
- Accounting
- Tax
- Xero
- Business planning
We specialise in working with smaller, local businesses, non-profit organisations (NFPs), companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Our goal is to help you grow your business and personal wealth throughout the year.
Our Founder: Brian Katzen
Brian Katzen, the founder of Info/Max, established the company in 1994, initially focusing on consulting services in cutting-edge IT and business development. In 2012, the company expanded to become an integrated accountancy, tax, and financial advisory practice. Brian's qualifications include:
- Chartered Accountant
- Registered Tax Agent
- Financial Advisor
- Management Consultant
- MBA (AGSB, UNSW)
- Cert iv TAE
- Xero Certified Advisor
- WorkflowMAX Certified Advisor
Brian's career has centred on cutting-edge IT systems for small to medium businesses and Management Accounting. His focus is on helping clients look through their business's windscreen instead of the rear-view mirror, managing future success in a planned and structured way. This approach has helped develop the essential skills required for the new era of accountancy, working more closely with clients, and starting with a blank sheet to map out a direction forward.
Philosophy to Accountancy
Advances in IT, particularly cloud-based accounting applications, have opened up new opportunities in the services Info/Max can provide its clients. While historically-based compliance aspects like bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and the production of financial statements and statutory returns remain essential, Info/Max now also helps clients focus on looking forwards instead of backwards. We provide a fully integrated set of financial services, including personal financial planning to grow wealth and retirement nest-eggs, and strategic planning for the growth of businesses.
Publications
Brian Katzen is the author of the Management Accounting & Analysis Handbook (Pearson) 3rd Ed. 2009, 2nd Ed. 2008 (ICAA Management Accounting textbook) and has published several articles on management accounting and project management.
Overall Experience
These reviewers had an outstanding experience with Brian, a professional accountant at InfoMax. They appreciated his exceptional knowledge, expertise, and friendly approach.
Key Strengths
Responsiveness and Communication: Brian was responsive, friendly, and proactive in his communication. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.
Knowledge and Expertise: Reviewers praised Brian's exceptional knowledge and experience in accountancy, systems, tax rules, and software such as Xero. He was able to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Going the Extra Mile: Brian went above and beyond to assist his clients, taking the time to explain things they didn't understand and making himself available at any time of day.
Positive Impact on Business: Brian's assistance had a significant positive impact on his clients' businesses, helping them to switch to new software, understand ATO rules and regulations, and providing ongoing support.
