Client Case Study

At Accru Melbourne, we’re proud to build long-term relationships with businesses that value strategic thinking, collaboration and a genuine partnership approach. One of those businesses is Regal Grange Group, an agricultural group with an investment focus and operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Europe, India and Thailand. The Group employs approximately 80–120 people, with projected group turnover of $110 million in 2027.

Established more than 40 years ago, Regal Grange Group expanded into seed coating services and coating formulations. It later developed an international membership concept focused on seed improvement technologies and continued to grow internationally. More recently, the Group has shifted towards an investment entity strategy, restructuring its companies to simplify processes and operations.

At the heart of Regal Grange is a clear purpose:

“Innovatively investing to make a difference to people and planet.”

The Group is committed to delivering exceptional value to their customers; empowering their employees; contributing to the wellbeing of the communities they operate in; and the preservation and growth of stakeholder wealth for future generations.

As Regal Grange evolved and grew, so too did the complexity of the Group and its advisory needs. The business required a trusted adviser with the capability, capacity and specialist expertise to support its continued growth.

The Group had outgrown its existing advisory model, which was characterised by limited business advisory capability, geographic disconnect, delays in year-end reporting and reliance on a single point of contact.

Regal Grange was seeking a genuine advisory partner rather than simply a compliance provider. It wanted access to specialist expertise, greater organisational capacity, standardised compliance processes and a connected adviser capable of providing proactive support and facilitating valuable introductions as the Group continued to grow.

Regal Grange’s relationship with Accru began through Accru Perth, which serviced one of its companies during Regal Grange’s ownership of the business. Accru Perth’s professionalism and helpful approach impressed the Group, paving the way for a wider relationship with Accru. As the Group’s headquarters are in Melbourne, Accru Melbourne was subsequently engaged to support its needs.

As the relationship developed, Regal Grange particularly valued Accru’s:

Working with a diverse and evolving group such as Regal Grange required us to look beyond individual compliance requirements and develop a deeper understanding of the Group as a whole.

Regal Grange describes the relationship as “mainly collaborative but also strategic, planning and general advisory.” Importantly, the Group says that the Accru Melbourne team “took time to be immersive and understand the Group activities.”

The engagement initially focused on transitioning the Group’s company tax and financial reporting work to Accru. As the Group changed direction, the scope expanded to include advisory services, restructuring, strategic planning and resourcing support.

This evolution reflected the changing needs of Regal Grange. What began with the completion of the Group’s special purpose accounts expanded into broader strategic support, including facilitating a strategy day for Regal Grange Group and providing access to Accru’s wider knowledge and specialist network.

The relationship has grown from financial and tax compliance into a broader strategic and advisory partnership, supporting Regal Grange’s change in direction and progress towards its investment strategy.

As the Group continues to evolve, its focus remains on delivering clear, lasting strategic outcomes, with priorities including:

As businesses grow and change, their financial and strategic needs change with them. At Accru Melbourne, we combine accounting and compliance expertise with broader business advisory support, working collaboratively with clients to understand where they are today and where they want to go.

If your business is looking for a trusted adviser who can support you through growth, contact our team today.