Peter Revelas

National Leader - Professional Services

Peter Revelas is a Partner in the Business Advisory division in Sydney.

He provides business advisory, accounting and tax services to privately owned businesses, professional service firms and high-net-worth individuals, helping clients structure their affairs for long-term growth, tax efficiency and succession. 

Peter advises clients across a range of industries, including professional services, technology, engineering and healthcare. He is known for taking a long-term approach to client relationships, working closely with business owners and families to simplify complex tax matters and develop practical strategies that support both business and personal objectives.

Peter specialises in tax planning, private client advisory, family office services, business structuring, succession and estate planning and tax compliance. He assists clients with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance, while also providing strategic advice on protecting family wealth and managing personal and business assets. His approach combines technical expertise with practical commercial advice, helping clients make informed decisions throughout every stage of their business.

Having worked in chartered accounting firms since 2001, Peter has built extensive experience advising privately owned businesses and family groups. Before joining RSM, he also worked as a part-time Finance Manager for his family’s business, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges of managing cash flow, planning for growth and balancing commercial decisions with family priorities.

"I focus on helping clients make sense of an increasingly complex tax environment by bringing strategy and diligence to their affairs. Building long-term relationships and seeing clients achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding parts of my role."

Peter is an early riser who enjoys making the most of each day. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, exercising, playing golf, following rugby union and spending quality time with family and friends.

SOLUTIONS PETER PROVIDES

• Accounting and tax 
• Tax planning 
• Tax compliance 
• Financial reporting 
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting 
• Succession planning 
• Estate planning 
• Private client advisory 
   

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

• Peter has worked with a range of privately owned businesses and family groups to review and restructure their business and tax arrangements. Through ongoing reviews of business structures, family wealth and investment holdings, he helps clients manage tax risk, protect personal assets and position their businesses for future growth. His advice also extends to reviewing business investments, working capital requirements and broader family wealth strategies.
• Successfully led the restructure of a professional services firm to support long-term succession planning and provide greater flexibility in partner remuneration. Working closely with the client, Peter helped develop a Partner Charter and advised on governance arrangements that balanced fairness, efficiency and the future needs of the business.
• Advised clients on complex cross-border tax matters, collaborating with RSM colleagues internationally to restructure business and personal assets across multiple tax jurisdictions. These projects have helped clients achieve more efficient tax outcomes while supporting business expansion and long-term wealth management.
• Led the tax due diligence for the sale of a multinational business, providing advice throughout the transaction process. 
• Assisted multiple international businesses establishing operations in Australia, advising on entity establishment, payroll, registrations, tax compliance and ongoing Australian business requirements.
• Beyond his technical work, Peter has earned the trust of many long-term clients. He has acted as Power of Attorney for a client relocating overseas due to health reasons and has also been appointed by several clients to provide guidance on family matters and act as Executor of their estates. These appointments reflect the strong relationships he has built over many years and the confidence clients place in his advice.
   

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) 
• Member, CPA Australia 
• Member, The Tax Institute (CTA) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master of Taxation (M.Tax)