Renea Coote
Manager - Albury

Renea Coote is a Manager in the Albury Business Advisory division.

With over seven years of experience at RSM, Renea has built a reputation for delivering tailored, practical solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Her extensive expertise spans financial reporting, tax planning, accounting systems optimisation, and cash flow management, making her a trusted advisor to businesses navigating today’s dynamic economic environment.

Renea offers a wide range of advisory services to meet the unique needs of her clients. She assists with preparing financial statements whether it be monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual while providing detailed analysis to identify areas for improvement. She also helps businesses with cash flow preparation, budgeting, and periodic progress reviews. Renea advises on and implements accounting software solutions, provides tailored tax planning strategies for businesses of all sizes, and offers structuring advice, including expertise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concessions. Her focus is on streamlining accounting processes to simplify reporting and compliance requirements, ensuring her clients achieve financial clarity and operational efficiency.

Renea has extensive experience working with clients across agribusiness, supporting farmers and agricultural enterprises with tailored tax and business solutions. Another sector Renea specialises in is hospitality, helping restaurants, cafes, and other businesses navigate the challenges of a competitive industry. She also works with the property and construction sector by providing financial insights and tax strategies to developers and contractors. Renea provides expert advice to clients in the manufacturing industry, advising on improving operational efficiencies and managing financial complexities.

One of Renea’s unique strengths is her ability to deliver exceptional service while working remotely from Queensland, managing a diverse team and client base that is spread across the East Coast. This remote working model enables her to bring a fresh perspective and a focus on innovative, tech-enabled solutions that overcome geographical barriers. In her extensive work with agribusiness clients, Renea has resolved complex tax issues that significantly impacted their operations. Her insights have helped business owners restructure and implement strategies that optimise tax outcomes while fostering long-term growth.

One standout client success involved reviewing historical work completed by external advisors. Renea identified opportunities to restructure the client’s business, resulting in substantial tax savings. This project highlighted her meticulous approach and ability to deliver tangible value to her clients.

"I love the diversity of my role, from helping clients achieve their goals to supporting and developing the next wave of accounting professionals."

Renea is passionate about working with middle-market and regional SMEs where she excels at helping clients streamline operational processes, optimise cloud-based reporting and software systems, and address financial performance challenges. Renea particularly enjoys supporting small businesses in their early stages, guiding them through the complexities of establishing a solid financial foundation.

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Renea began her career as a trainee accountant and has steadily risen through the ranks at RSM to her current role as Manager. Her journey reflects her commitment to professional growth and her passion for fostering the development of emerging talent within the industry. She finds immense fulfillment in mentoring younger staff and equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers.

Renea thrives on the variety her role offers, from collaborating with clients across industries and backgrounds to mentoring the next generation of accountants. She finds joy in building relationships, solving problems, and empowering clients to achieve their goals. For Renea, making a positive impact on her clients’ businesses and lives is the most rewarding aspect of her career.

Outside of work, Renea enjoys watching AFL, reading, traveling, and pursuing adrenaline-filled activities such as skydiving. These passions not only provide balance and personal fulfillment but also fuel her dynamic approach to work. 

Solutions renea provides

Renea provides expert knowledge in the following areas:

Associations

  • Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Qualifications

  • Intuit QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
  • Xero Certified Advisor
  • Bachelor of Accounting with Distinction, Charles Sturt University

AWARDS

  • Merit Award - Taxation, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (2019)
  • Executive Deans List, Charles Sturt University (2017) Renea Coote is a Manager at RSM in Albury.

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