Dev Punjani Brings Free Startup Accounting Office Hours To North Parramatta Founders

Western Sydney founders and small-business operators have a fresh set of practical finance sessions to consider, with Dev Punjani offering free mentor-in-residence accounting appointments at Western Sydney Startup Hub in North Parramatta.

The event listing says the first listed August sessions run on Thursday 6 August from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, broken into 30-minute appointments, with further Thursday sessions listed through August and September. The program is hosted at Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta. The listing describes the sessions as complimentary one-on-one accounting guidance for founders, startup teams and small-business owners who want clearer numbers, fewer costly surprises and more confidence to scale.

This is the daily pack's founder-focused story because it names a local founder and serves founders directly. Punjani is listed as a Chartered Accountant and the founder and director of Credible Accounting, a high-touch accounting firm helping startups and small and medium enterprises turn their numbers into clearer decisions, stronger structures and better growth outcomes. The support topics include accounting and bookkeeping guidance, cashflow and financial visibility, understanding reports, compliance and business structure questions, identifying financial risks and opportunities, improving systems and reporting, and growth planning.

For early-stage operators, that list is more useful than a generic business seminar. Many founders know their product, trade or service well but postpone financial systems until tax time, funding pressure or a cashflow problem forces the issue. A short office-hours session will not replace a long-term accountant, but it can help a founder identify the next question: whether the chart of accounts makes sense, whether expenses are being tracked properly, whether GST or payroll obligations are being handled, or whether the business has enough visibility to make hiring and pricing decisions.

The location also matters. Western Sydney Startup Hub is described as a launchpad for founders, startups and corporate innovators in the Parramatta CBD, with flexible workspaces, programs and networking. For founders in Parramatta, Blacktown, Cumberland, The Hills, Liverpool or Penrith, a North Parramatta advice session can be more accessible than a CBD-only startup event. Western Sydney's business base includes trades, professional services, migrant entrepreneurs, family operators, online sellers, health businesses, food operators and technology startups. Their finance questions are not all the same, but they often share one need: a clear view of what the business can afford next.

The sessions are also a reminder that founder support does not have to be dramatic to be useful. Pitch nights and accelerators are visible, but many local businesses need quieter help with cashflow, reporting, compliance and decision-making. A founder who understands margins and obligations is better placed to price properly, pay staff, handle slow months and avoid surprises that can damage a young business.

There is a practical caveat. The listing asks people to choose a 30-minute session through the ticket process, so availability may be limited. Founders should arrive with numbers, questions and a specific decision they are trying to make. A focused session will be more valuable than a broad conversation about growth.

For Sydney and Surrounds readers, the takeaway is clear: Western Sydney Startup Hub is offering founder-facing finance support that is close to the Parramatta business community, and Dev Punjani's founder and operator background gives the sessions a local-business angle rather than a generic accounting pitch.