Thornton Partners has conducted its business as accountants in public practice during 3+ decades of incredible change. There have been extraordinary technological, societal and political changes occurring over this time.

Some things, though, shouldn't change. The framework within which individuals and businesses should operate is as old as history - conduct that is honest and ethical.

Thornton Partners continues to build upon the foundations provided by its first partners by providing honest, ethical and sound commercial advice to its clients.

We actively maintain an environment for our staff that reinforces our belief that what is good for our clients must always take priority over other considerations - that doing what is right for our clients is always what is right for the firm.

We believe that mutual trust and respect are critical to the long-term relationships that we have formed with our staff and our clients (some of whom are now "2nd generation" clients).

Thornton Partners, 136 years in the making

136 years is the combined experience of the THORNTON PARTNERS TEAM, business and financial advisers.

Evolving from a two-partner practice in 1970, the present - day THORNTON PARTNERS has four partners and a team of nineteen other professionals.

Operating out of East Perth, but travelling all around W.A., we have been working with small businesses from all over the State.

The principals and team are keen to work with businesses on their own "turf", to put a human face and understanding to our service.

Nothing is too much. No problems are insoluble. We look to build long-term, real, trusting relationships. We care.

Thornton Partners' expertise is wide and varied.

Clients constantly benefit from:

• Taxation Compliance
• Business planning and structuring.
• Cashflow management.
• Wealth creation & financial planning.
• Taxation planning (including Capital Gains Tax).
• Retirement and superannuation planning.
• Succession planning for business.
• Estate planning and wills
• GST advice and compliance.
• Evaluation of businesses for purchase or sale
• Computerisation advice.

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Thornton Finance Pty Ltd

"Let us show you how to save $80,000 on an average home loan"

Thornton Finance is able to provide expert advice and service in commercial and consumer loans. Whether you are seeking assistance with finding finance for plant, working capital, lease for a car or help with selecting a mortgage lender, Thornton Finance will be there.

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Partners

Troy Anderson B Bus CPA

Troy is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with over ten years' experience in the provision of taxation and business services in Western Australia. Troy has an extensive background in assisting a diverse client base of metropolitan and rural "family" businesses in all areas of business management, particularly specialising in taxation and wealth accumulation planning.

Outside of work Troy enjoys time with his young family combined with the occasional run, swim, and (very social) game of golf.

Bill Mattingly B Com CA

Bill Mattingly is a Chartered Accountant who has provided taxation and business advice to commercial clients for over ten years. This experience includes working with country clients while living in the Wheatbelt for six years. This has given Bill a very good understanding of the issues facing country-based businesses.

Bill enjoys "casual" recreational pursuits like bike riding, jogging and swimming and plans to participate in triathlons. This has to be balanced with his well-known love of food (chocolate in particular).

Garry Williams CA, SIA (aff)

Garry Williams is a Chartered Accountant and an Affiliate of the Securities Institute of Australia. He has been in practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1989. Garry joined Thornton Partners in May 1985 after completing 5 years with the Australian Taxation Office.

Garry has a keen interest in swimming and the Carlton Football Club.

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Privacy Policy

Thornton Partners Pty Ltd understands that you value your privacy and wish to have your personal information kept secure. As an accounting firm, Thornton Partners Pty Ltd collects and holds a large range of highly sensitive personal and commercial information. For these reasons, Thornton Partners Pty Ltd places a high priority on the security of information held by our firm. We have developed this policy to inform you how we manage your personal information to maintain its integrity and security.
We are bound by the Privacy Act 1988 and must comply with the National Privacy Principles. You can find more information about the Privacy Act and the National Privacy Principles on the Federal Privacy Commissioner's web-site at www.privacy.gov.au.
While we believe in keeping your personal information highly secure, we also believe that you have the right to be informed about how we deal with that information so if on reading this policy you are unclear on any of the matters or simply want more information, please don't hesitate to contact us on the telephone number or address provided below.

Collecting Personal Information
We aim to collect only personal information which is relevant and necessary to providing the service you have requested from us.
In general you can assume that we collect and hold the following information:

• Name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Web-site address
• Telephone and fax number
• Tax file number
• ACN
• ABN
• ARBN
• Bank Account Details
• Date of birth

Naturally we collect and hold a broad range of personal information gathered during the course of providing our services. However as stated above, we strive to ensure that we collect and hold only that personal information which is relevant and necessary to advise on the specific matters you have requested us to address.

Purposes of Collection
We primarily collect information to allow us to provide the services you have requested.
We may also use the information:

• to send newsletters concerning various matters which we believe would be of interest to you;
• to invite you to seminars or events that we conduct or host;
• to inform you of developments at Thornton Partners Pty Ltd and other services that we can provide; and
• to assist us manage our practice

We will not sell, rent or trade any of your personal information to any person.
Otherwise, we will not disclose information about you unless the disclosure:

• is required by law;
• is authorised by law; or
• you have consented t our disclosing the information about you.

Third Parties
Information may be disclosed to the following third parties:

• Australian Taxation Office, APRA, Centrelink, your bank;
• our solicitors

The following third parties may have access to personal information at times:

• IT technicians may have access when providing on-site support [although it is our practice for them to work under supervision];
• potential Purchasers of our Practice
• Institute of Chartered Accountants quality assurance auditors conducting periodic reviews of our practice.

Personal Information Quality
We aim to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date. To assist us in this, you need to provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as requested and maintain and properly update the information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete.
If you find that the information is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us and we will make all reasonable effort to correct the information.

Securing your Personal Information
We are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of the data you provide us and we will take all reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorised disclosure, use or alteration.
We have the following security systems in place to protect your information:

• all computers linked to ours intranet are password protect your information;
• our employees and contractors all sign confidentiality agreements when commencing with Thornton Partners Pty Ltd.

Accessing your Personal Information
You can ask us to provide you with access to all personal information that we hold about you. If we are able to, we will give you that access.
If we refuse your request for access, we will give you the reason for that refusal.
We are not required to provide access where:

• the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between ourselves and an individual, and the information would not be accessible by the process of discovery in those proceedings; or
• where denying access is required or authorised by law;
• providing access would be unlawful.

Information the Law Requires us to Collect
We are not required to collect any information by law.

Changes to this Statement
This Privacy Policy is not a static document, we may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time for any reason. We will publish these changes on our web-site.

Contacting Us
If you would like further information regarding this privacy statement or if you think we have breached any aspect of this Privacy Policy please contact Clive Boyle at:

Telephone: 08 9421 1722
E-mail: tp@thorntonpartners.com.au
Post: PO Box 6833, EAST PERTH WA 6892

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