Our team of business experts & advisors.

 

We are a well established small sized firm, committed to delivering the highest quality business advice and services at a reasonable price.  We make service our highest priority, ensuring that all services are provided in a timely manner suitable to all client needs.  When clients deal with our firm, you are dealing directly with the Accountant & Tax Agent, without dealing with the middle man.  We are a unique firm and pride ourselves on differentiates us from the rest.  We combine our high-quality assurance methods with our extensive knowledge base and technical skills to provide each client with a tailored approach to suit their accounting needs.

 

At FAB Financial Services we have a strong ethical and social commitment to our local community and love to give back to local organisations.  FAB Financial Services are long term major sponsors of the Gladstone Dance Festival.  We have also been able to give back to the Gladstone Community through donations to Wildlife Groups, Gladstone Cancer Council, and other major community events.

Fiona Balkin

Owner, Tax Agent & Senior Accountant

Fiona is the Owner, Tax Agent and Senior Accountant at FAB Financial Services setting up the business in January 2014.  Fiona started her accounting degree at Gladstone’s CQ University campus in 2002 under the guidance of some of Gladstone’s most reputable accountants, completing her degree in 2008.  Fiona then went on to commence her Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting in July 2013, having fully completed her second degree in February 2014.

During this time, Fiona completed her Justice of the Peace (Qual), and is a full member of the Institute of Public Accountants.  FAB Financial Services is also a recognised Inner Circle member of Cash Flow Manager, and an Accredited Partner with Xero – currently holding a Silver Level Membership.

During this time, Fiona completed her Justice of the Peace (Qual), and is a full member of the Institute of Public Accountants.  FAB Financial Services is also a recognised Inner Circle member of Cash Flow Manager, and an Accredited Partner with Xero – currently holding a Bronze Level Membership.

Fiona and her husband run six successful businesses in a variety of industries, mostly focusing around the marine industry.  In April 2014, they welcomed the arrival of their first daughter Stella, and soon after their son Mitchell in April 2017.