Kelvin is one of the founding principals of the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and has been a Certified Practicing Accountant for over 30 years. Kelvin is passionate about business development and providing innovative learning and training to the bookkeeping industry. He plays an active role in ABN research, events and the provision of technical resources. Kelvin is also the architect behind ABN’s acclaimed Pillars of Public Practice and Bookkeeper Radio videocasts. He enjoys seeing bookkeepers develop their businesses into profitable enterprises.

As the owner of a small, boutique bookkeeping practice, I found the QMS Intensive from ABN to be an incredibly worthwhile investment. It made the process of implementing a Quality Management System clear, structured, and stress-free. Before diving in, I watched all the videos first to get a solid understanding of what a QMS should include and why. That upfront clarity gave me confidence and helped me approach the implementation with a clear purpose and direction. The resource is thoughtfully laid out with clear, step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. It’s evident that this tool was created with real bookkeepers in mind—those of us running small businesses who need efficient, reliable solutions without the overwhelm. Given the value it provides, it’s well worth the investment—and because it’s easy to update and adapt, it will continue to serve me well in my annual reviews. Plus, going through this process also contributes to well-earned CPE, which is a bonus. A big thank you to the entire ABN team!

The directors at First Class Accounts-Snowy Mountains can confidently say that the investment in the Australian Business Network (ABN) has delivered exceptional value for my practice. The quality of resources and templates provided are not only comprehensive and professionally designed but also incredibly easy to implement—saving me countless hours. The webinars and workshops included in the membership are informative, practical, and relevant to the challenges we face as business professionals. We must remember that as professionals, we are also running businesses. Like any business, there are operational costs involved, investments that fuel growth, efficiency, and service delivery. While it might feel like a stretch at times, especially with specialised programs, these are the kinds of professional development tools that actually help us better serve our clients and stay compliant and competitive. Yes, it can feel like a pain (what business doesn’t have its PITAs?), but in my experience, ABN turns those pains into real progress.

Wow, there are so many documents and templates that ABN has created and put together for us. I was gob smacked. Meanwhile I paid ABN, equivalent to less than 2 hours of my time at my billing rate for the whole thing. I think it is amazing value and am so thankful for ABN for doing this. A big thank you to the entire ABN team!

Simple solution for sole trader like herself. She working through the video's and says Kelvin is a breath of fresh air presenting in such a happy manner. She is now NOT STRESSED about achieiving the deadline and is recommending to all her bookkeeping buddies emphasising it is money well spent!