From shoeboxes to live Xero files, and from annual returns to year-round advice. Founding Director David Cooke looks back on ten years at Accumen and the ten biggest changes he has seen in accounting.

Ten years ago, Dave Cooke opened Accumen in Bathurst with one aim: put the client relationship first. Here is how the firm began, the people who have been here since day one, and how a decade of drought, fires, floods and reform reshaped Central West business.

From 1 July 2026, new anti-money laundering laws require Accumen to verify client identities before providing certain services, including trust set-ups, company formations, and property transactions. If you’re an existing client, you don’t need to do anything right now. Read on to understand when the requirement will apply to you, what documents you’ll need, and why we’re asking.