ABOUT CRAIG ALLEN AND ASSOCIATES
ABOUT CRAIG ALLEN AND ASSOCIATES
WHO ARE WE?
WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF MAKING YOURS A SUCCESS
Prior to our merge with HTA, Craig Allen & Associates is a client-focused accounting firm based in Heatherton, in Melbourne’s bayside area.
We support your financial and business goals by developing a close working relationship and a thorough understanding of your needs and circumstances.
Using our extensive industry knowledge, we can improve your profitability, ensure your records are accurate, plan your tax result, and help you build a strong financial platform.
Our accounting, taxation and business advisory services have helped businesses, sole traders and individuals across many industries including:

CRAIG ALLEN
Principal Tax Agent
Craig Allen is a multi-faceted accountant and business consultant with over 30 years of experience, including an impressive track record helping businesses, achieve long-term success.
Craig is a fellow member of CPA Australia, a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and is a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants. He is esteemed by other accountants, helping other firms meet quality standards through his consulting business Quality Assurance for Accountants.
In his free time, Craig enjoys spending time with his son, watching Australian rules football, cricket and playing golf. He also enjoys travel and playing the guitar.

TROY TOWNLEY
Director
After beginning his first Graduate role in 1999, Troy went on to become one of HTA’s founding fathers in 2008. He considers HTA’s growth into the business it is today as his biggest professional achievement. His favourite part of his job is being able to work with clients and our team to have a positive and lasting impact for them and their families,listening and tactically working through problems, big and small.
Outside of work you’ll find Troy cycling – he considers himself a Beach Road MAMIL (Middle-Aged Man in Lycra). He also enjoys playing golf and watching live sports, with a particular fondness for horse racing. Causes he’s passionate about include mental health, physical health and a fairer go for small businesses and families.
OUR BACKGROUND
Craig started out helping clients in his own home more than 30 years ago. The business’s clientele and reputation grew quickly, and it expanded into an office in Mordialloc, and then to another in Beaumaris.
In 2017, we settled into a modern office suite in Heatherton, where we continue to operate.