Michael is a member of The Australian Society of CPA’s. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Commercial Law) at The University of Melbourne in 1988. Shortly thereafter, he joined KPMG as a graduate accountant, gaining his grounding in the private business services division – involved in a mixture of accounting, taxation and audit work.

After leaving KPMG during the 1991 recession, Michael travelled extensively overseas teaching English in non-English speaking schools. On returning to Australia, Michael worked in the manufacturing and property development environments.

In the mid-'90s Michael returned to public practice and resumed his career in accounting and taxation at a small St Kilda Road firm.

In 1998 Michael joined his brother in public practice, where he was a partner in a firm that grew from 20 to 70 employees over a 4-5 year period. In 2005, as part of a succession plan, the growing firm sold 100% of its equity to a public company (which was the fifth-largest provider of accounting and taxation services in Australasia) as a business services principal.

After years at large firms, Michael and David decided to create Spiegel & Spiegel to offer a more boutique service to their clients.

With 38 years of experience, David has used his expertise in accounting, taxation and business consulting to build and establish long-standing relationships with his clients.

David holds a Bachelor of Economics and Politics from Monash University and is both a chartered accountant and tax agent. He specialises in taxation and business consulting – working with small & medium-sized enterprises, large family groups, and international companies in the information technology industries.

In 1984, David began his career at Priestley & Morris (Moore Stephens). After three years, he joined William Buck as a senior accountant.

By 1990, David had commenced his practice, which continues today through Spiegel & Spiegel.

David merged his practice with a St Kilda Road firm of 12 people in 1994. He was instrumental in organically growing that firm to 70 people by 2005. As part of a succession plan, the company was acquired and David became a partner in the fifth largest accounting practice in Australasia.

After many years at large firms, Michael and David decided to create Spiegel & Spiegel to offer more boutique and personalised services to their clients.

Luisa began her career as a trainee accountant at the same St Kilda Road firm that Michael and David were part of in 1994. Her high capabilities and intellect lead her to become a partner at that firm, alongside Michael and David, at a very young age.

With David and Michael, she moved to a large international accounting firm as a business services partner.

After a career break, Luisa worked for a private client before re-joining Michael and David at Spiegel & Spiegel.

Luisa holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Monash University and is a chartered accountant.

Myrna completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Banking and Finance) from Monash University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

She worked in professional practice for a number of years, gaining extensive experience in the preparation of Financial Reports and Tax Returns for a variety of entities.

Myrna took a break from professional practice to work in a privately owned international company which gave her invaluable insight into business operations and the challenges faced by businesses.

After a number of years working in industry, Myrna returned to public practice, and joined our team in 2021.

Alice is a member of CPA Australia and has a Bachelor of Commerce. In 2022 she graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Monash University.

Her passion for business started in the franchise space supporting small business owners with their accounting and taxation matters. In 2011 she moved into the industrial sector, effectively identifying business opportunities and building a successful business.

Alice joined Spiegel and Spiegel to further develop her career and support clients with tax compliance.

Having worked with Michael Spiegel, David Spiegel and Luisa Farlecas for over two decades, Robyn also joined the Spiegel & Spiegel team in 2014.

Robyn’s role sees her split her time between executive assistant, office management, and company secretarial duties.