"Synectic has been Fairbrother Pty Ltds external Accounting firm for over 30 years. The financial management, advice on strategic planning issues and management of our superannuation fund provided by the partners and excellent staff has played an important part in our continued growth. Thank you."

Royce and Thea Fairbrother (Fairbrother Pty Ltd)

'Synectic' is the name under which our accountants, business advisers, auditors, self managed super fund administrators and support staff come together to deliver exceptional outcomes to exceptional clients.

Synectic incorporates three divisions: AG Synectic Chartered Accountants, Synectic Audit & Assurance and Synectic Super.

The word Synectic

The word 'Synectic' can actually be found in the dictionary(!)Its literal meaning refers to the connection of creative ideas from diverse individuals to produce common outcomes; the application of lateral thinking and dynamic skills and resources, with the end aim of solving practical problems.

What it means to us

For us 'Synectic' means that we combine our skills, experience, backgrounds, personalities and resources to produce creative yet consistent solutions to the practical challenges that our clients encounter.

What it means for you

  • You have access to a dynamic group of professionals - Each of us is an expert in our field, so you deal with specialists not generalists, but benefit from our combined efforts.
  • You have a relationship with us - You have direct access to all the people working for you, including senior management and directors, so we get to know your needs and you get to know the people dealing with your affairs. A client manager works along side you and guides the team to ensure a shared understanding of your needs.
  • You see exceptional outcomes - We invest heavily in our people, resources and systems so we can offer efficiencies and technical competencies second to none. At the same time, our size and client focus ensure we remain flexible to deliver outcomes that are tailored, practical and have a balance of creative and technical input.

"Synectic has met all of our personal and professional accounting needs for the past 35 years. We congratulate the partners of Synectic on their initiative in extending their business capacity to cater for rapid changes in client requirements."

(Clyde Eastaugh, Property Valuer)

Our History

Synectic was formed from the restructure of Atkinson Gibson in June 2005. The firm traces its origins to the merger of BM Cocker & Atkinson with Maggs Shearer & Brownrigg in 1979; indeed our history in the Devonport region reaches back to the 1930s.

Proudly Tasmanian, Synectic has very much inherited the traditions and history of the accounting profession handed down from those firms. However, Synectic is not your traditional accounting firm.

Our industry has seen huge changes over the last two decades, as have the needs and expectations of our clients. The Synectic team reflect these changes in the way we present ourselves, in the quality and range of our services and in the relationship we maintain with our clients.

In July 2005 Gareth Atkins joined Robert Atkinson as an equal shareholder and director of the Synectic Group. Together they focused on providing comprehensive advice and a range of integrated financial services to meet our clients needs.

Through consitstent growth and responsiveness to market needs, the Synectic Group now incorporates AG Synectic (tax, accounting, business advisory and family wealth management specialists), Synectic Audit & Assurance (audit specialists) and Synectic Super (self managed super fund specialists).

In April 2011 , with Rob stepping back from directorship and taking on a senior adviser and consultant role, Yvonne Rundle has joined Gareth as a director and joint owner of Synectic.

Together they will continue to advance the firm with an inspired, creative and determined team.

"The partners of Synectic are trying to run a business efficiently and properly. We are doing the same thing so we work well together."

(Nathalie and Johan Wolfert, Farmers)

Our Values

In our firm we enjoy what we do and strive to deliver the absolute best for our clients, our staff and our community. Our Core Values are deeply rooted in our heritage - the traditions and history handed down from our origins - but also demonstrate who we are now. They guide our performance and conduct in all that we do.

Respect

We welcome diversity in our people, clients and community; expecting mutual respect for differences in culture, gender, religion, age and ability. This extends to a consideration of each others objectives, values and beliefs, paying proper attention to the opinions of others, treating ourselves and others with fairness, dignity and compassion and expecting no less in return.

Professionalism

We are professionals who seek responsibility and maintain high standards of conduct and moral behaviour.

  • We act with fairness, integrity and transparency, with a dedication to open and honest communications.
  • We employ extremely competent and professional people, opening the door to those who want to be at the leading edge of their profession.
  • We embrace responsibility for team outcomes while performing at our individual best.
  • Our policies and procedures ensure that we maintain accountability to our clients, employees and community.

Quality

We consistently delivery quality services through our investment in people, systems, processes and technology.

  • We recognise and reward exceptional achievement.
  • We strive for and accept only the highest standard of outcomes.
  • Our people enthusiastically push beyond the role of traditional accountants, priding ourselves on our responsiveness to clients' needs and expectations.

Mutual Prosperity

We aim for our firm, people, clients and community to flourish. We never lose sight of the need for all our stakeholders to achieve prosperity, stability and balance. We see this as the achievement of personal, lifestyle, work and financial goals and foster this through:

  • Developing relationships through which we can understand and respect the goals of others;
  • Promoting a culture of cooperation;
  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development;
  • Offering a flexible working environment;
  • Recognising the importance of health and wellbeing;
  • Investment and participation in our community.

Lasting Relationships

Our firm is committed to building sustainable relationships with all our stakeholders. We encourage the opportunity for our staff to develop interaction with clients to support long-term relationship building across our firm. The nature and longevity of our relationships is a product of our ability to commit to our values and to deliver on what we promise. In return we aim to build relationships based on trust, openness and, ultimately, loyalty to each other.

Synectic has proudly been involved in many community events, clubs and organisations for many years. We encourage others to look at how they might help in these or other community groups.

Sponsorship and support

In recent years we have been involved by way of sponsorship or participation in the following events and organisations:

  • Devonport Athletic Club
  • Sassafras Community Hall Association
  • Devonport Apex Regatta
  • Gran's Van

Community participation

Many of the employees of our firm take an active involvement within our community by sitting as board members or partcipating in national and local community groups such as:

  • Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddism

Plan for what you need, when you need it

We will develop a personalised service plan, giving you (and us) clarity about what you need and when you need it.

Your annual accounts and/or audit requirements will be scheduled to be prepared within a four week turnaround and we will mutually agree on time frames for your other requirements.

Know the cost upfront

To avoid any surprise bills, we will commit to a quoted upfront fee and will facilitate payment via monthly instalments. Any changes will be communicated before additional work is performed.