Kylie Tempest is the Principal of Tempest Group (TG), a Melbourne‑based boutique accounting and business advisory firm known for its highly personalised, client‑focused approach. Built on two generations of accounting experience, Tempest Group is passionately committed to “taking the mystery and misery out of tax” so individuals and small businesses can focus on growing with confidence. TG is dedicated to supporting Small Business Entities and Individuals, with a clear mission to simplify compliance requirements and make them understandable, practical, and stress‑free. Exceptional customer service sits at the heart of the firm’s philosophy, and Kylie and her team are genuinely invested in their clients’ success. With over 25 years’ experience in accounting, Kylie has worked across public practice and senior industry roles in Australia and internationally, including the United Kingdom, India, and the United States. Her career spans roles from bookkeeper to senior accountant, financial controller, and senior manager, providing her with a strong commercial foundation before establishing herself as Principal of Tempest Group in Melbourne in July 2019. Kylie holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from RMIT and is a registered Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. She is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Victorian Leaders, reflecting her commitment to technical integrity, leadership and the future of the profession. With deep technical expertise, a modern and forward‑thinking mindset, Kylie brings a grounded, real‑world perspective to discussions around small business, compliance, and the evolving role of accountants and bookkeepers.