Headshot of founding partner John Bourne
Headshot of founding partner John Bourne
Headshot of founding partner John Bourne

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.

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.

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.

Bourne & Weir Pty Ltd

Level 11, 50 Market Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

PO Box 200 Collins Street West Melbourne VIC 8007 Australia

Phone: +61 3 9629 1433

Email: bwoffice@bourneandweir.com.au

ABN: 70 053 898 365

Copyright Bourne & Weir Accountants 2025

Bourne & Weir Pty Ltd

Level 11, 50 Market Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

PO Box 200 Collins Street West Melbourne VIC 8007 Australia

Phone: +61 3 9629 1433

Email: bwoffice@bourneandweir.com.au

ABN: 70 053 898 365

Copyright Bourne & Weir Accountants 2025

Bourne & Weir Pty Ltd

Level 11, 50 Market Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

PO Box 200 Collins Street West Melbourne VIC 8007 Australia

Phone: +61 3 9629 1433

Email: bwoffice@bourneandweir.com.au

ABN: 70 053 898 365

Copyright Bourne & Weir Accountants 2025