Michelle Knights

Hello, welcome and thank you for visiting the website of Rob Knights & Co.

I am the Principal, Director and Licensee-in-Charge of a group of entities which fall under the umbrella of the Rob Knights Group. These entities include Rob Knights & Co, Rob Knights Services Pty Ltd and Rob Knights Business Broking Pty Ltd.

I commenced with the firm back in 1997, having been asked by my father and Principal of the firm at that time, Rob, to assist with a short term project. My background at that time was in secondary and tertiary education. As is so often the case in family businesses, a couple of weeks turned into a couple of months which turned into a couple of years, and before I knew it, I was promoted to the position of Services Co-ordinator and later Associate. During this time I assisted Rob in every facet of the business, developing the skills and knowledge to support the broad ranging services offered by the firm.

Additionally, since joining the firm I have completed several courses which focus around the professions that the firm services as well as our core service offerings such as valuation and succession planning.

I am passionate about assisting and advising the equity holders, future equity holders, and practice operational / managerial personnel within accounting, financial planning and legal firms throughout Australia.

Having worked through our own firm's succession, assuming leadership in 2004, I have a clear and practical understanding and appreciation of the importance of succession planning. This has culminated in the commencement of a Doctorate focusing on this subject matter.

Whilst I am the primary consultant at our firm, I am aptly supported by a team of administrative and professional personnel. Should you have any queries regarding my expertise and the services offered by my firm, I encourage you to contact me at michelle@robknights.com.au or (02) 9233 4333.  

Michelle’s qualifications include:

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) – the Exit Planning Institute in 2011.
  • Commencement of a Doctor of Business Administration – University of Southern Cross with a research focus on succession planning within professional practices.
  • Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning – Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) in 2006.
  • Advanced Business Valuation Course – Australian Property Institute (API) in 2006.
  • Business Agent Licensing Course – Sydney Graduate School of Management, Centre for Agency Licensing Education in 2005.
  • Masters of Business Administration in Professional Accounting & Marketing – University of New England in 2002.

Memberships and Licences:

  • Member of The CEO Institute - Syndicate #40
  • Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia)
  • Member of the Australian Institute of Management
  • Member of Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc
  • Licensed Business Agent in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, and WA