Online accounting revolution launched

New Geelong-based website Anytime Professionals is an “Australian first” that will revolutionise accounting, says founder Anthony Tripolino.
The service connects clients to qualified bookkeepers, tax agents and accountants around the country.
“It’s almost like Uber for accountants,” Anthony says.
“I don’t think there’s anyone out there who can offer a 24/7 service with professionals who are all qualified.”
Forced to delete his social media account, which had been inundated with weekend queries, the Geelong accountant is the brainchild of Anytime Professionals.
“We’re in an age where people are becoming increasingly hungry for information,” he said.
“So I thought ‘why can’t we connect them to qualified people?’”
The site went live Friday, after nine months of work, and clients can now get help with everything from tax returns and salary sacrifices to starting a business or interstate advice.
“The fact that it’s not postcode driven is a big advantage,” Anthony says.
The site requires its professionals to upload their certificates of registration, qualifications and insurance “just to get in the door,” he adds.
The professionals can’t see each other’s quotes and clients rate them on their performance.
Anthony’s dad Frank has worked in the business 40 years and his business Tripolino Accountants will hit the 30-year mark this month.
“We as family are just trying to support what he’s doing,” he said.
“We see it as something innovative, and we really believe it will strengthen the profession. In the long term, we see it creating relationships between clients and professionals.”
For more information, visit www.anytimeprofessionals.com.au.