
John Bourne
Founding Partner
LLB BCom CA FTIA
John Bourne is a founding Partner of Bourne & Weir and a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and business owners navigating complex financial, legal, and strategic matters. With 50 years in the accounting profession, John brings a rare combination of commercial insight, tax expertise, and forward-thinking advice to every client relationship.
His experience spans business acquisitions and sales, estate planning, investment management, business development, and Australian tax for international businesses, with deep industry knowledge in real estate and broad expertise in individual and corporate taxation. Today, John’s focus is on SME advisory and business strategy—helping clients structure for growth, manage complexity, and plan for what’s next.
Clients value John’s ability to simplify the complex and deliver thoughtful, practical solutions. His work reflects the values Bourne & Weir was built on, offering clarity to clients and long-term partnership.





