Michael joined Nexia Canberra in 1989 after 18 years in the Sydney and National Canberra offices of the Australian Taxation Office.

His wide experience in the ATO ideally suited him to head our Tax Consulting Division which provides specialist tax advice to a broad range of clients including individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, superannuation funds and public sector organisations. Michael provides practical commercial advice tailored to a person’s or organisation’s particular circumstances.

More specifically, Michael advises on the application of all of Australia’s tax laws including income tax, capital gains tax, fringe benefits tax, GST and payroll tax. He assists in the resolution of tax audits, submits Private Ruling Requests to the ATO and assists with outstanding tax payment arrangements with the ATO. He has developed a specialty in achieving income tax exemptions for eligible organisations under the income tax law, including the associated fringe benefits tax concessions. Michael also advises clients on international tax laws, including the application of Australia’s Double Tax Agreements.

Michael gives specialist advice to other accounting and law firms on the application of Australia’s tax and superannuation laws to their clients. He is also engaged to advise on which entity structure (sole trader, partnership, company or trust) most appropriately fits a client’s circumstances.

Michael has advised the Committee of Public Accounts for the Federal Parliament and has attended before Parliamentary Committees on behalf of National Industry Associations. For 25 years, he wrote a weekly article for the Canberra Times Sunday newspaper on tax and superannuation laws and has provided comments on ABC radio.

Michael’s forte is his ability to explain the application of Australia’s tax and superannuation laws simply and concisely. Essential to him is that his clients understand the advice he gives.

Michael’s philosophy is that no client is the same and each person deserves understanding and practical advice that can be readily implemented.

Graeme has worked as a specialist in financial consulting and corporate advisory for over 25 years, gaining his experience as a Partner with Deloitte for 10 years and as a Partner with Nexia for 8 years. He is currently a Principal with the Management Consulting and Litigation Support division.

Graeme is enthusiastic and passionate about delivering exciting outcomes and creative solutions that make clients happy.

Graeme’s experience includes advising on re-engineering solutions for organisation restructuring, business process improvement reviews, business valuations, forensic accounting, expert witness reports and due diligence investigations.

His combination of subject matter expertise and practical experience has resulted in Graeme being able to deliver focused and tailored solutions in a timely manner.

A key to Graeme’s approach is the underpinning desire to ensure that his clients are part of a long term relationship where both professional and personal commitment is provided as an essential part of the service.

Graeme’s strengths include the delivery of successful outcomes in challenging circumstances. He has been responsible for numerous high profile consulting solutions which have been delivered in a manner often exceeding client’s expectations.

Mark was appointed a Partner in April 1997 after many years with Nexia. Mark has prior experience with a big 4 accounting firm both in Melbourne and Albury undertaking complex tax consulting assignments, advice and general business services.

Mark is currently involved with many small and medium sized businesses in all aspects of their accounting and tax needs.

Mark’s experience is in servicing the general day to day and high level accounting and performance needs of businesses. He also has detailed knowledge of the income tax and indirect tax laws. This places him at a unique position within the firm. The broad base of experience and knowledge enables Mark to undertake a complete service for clients.

Mark has also served on the boards of members of business and community based organisations over the years.

Prior to joining Nexia Canberra, Geoff worked 9 years in the government, not for profit and private sectors in Canberra, as an accountant and financial controller.

He has been responsible for the implementation of several accounting systems for large organisations and retains an interest in the integration of business solutions with accounting products, which lends itself to the provision of strategic accounting and treasury advice to CEO’s of smaller organisations who do not have the capacity to employ an in-house CEO.

Geoff has been with Nexia Canberra for nearly 9 years, and in this time has worked with a diverse range of clients, including;

Australian National University - Prepared the annual financial reports and tax returns for a number of the University subsidiary companies for the past four years and advises the Chief Financial Officer on taxation related issues and the application of hedge accounting.

Australian Sports Commission - Developed a comprehensive function brief when it decided to replace its Financial Management Information Systems.

APRA regulated Authorised Deposit Taking Institution - Acting Chief Financial Officer Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) - Undertook numerous value for money assessments of offers submitted in tenders and performed financial viability assessments of potential suppliers.

Dino started his professional career working for one of the Big 4 firms in Canberra, after which he worked overseas in London and the Middle East.

Before returning to Canberra, Dino gained significant experience at one of the major Big 4 firms in Sydney working with Australian based subsidiaries of multinational companies, providing specialist advice to a wide range of clients.

Involved in Business Advisory throughout his entire career, Dino’s focus is to help clients meet the challenges presented to them either on a business or personal basis to reach their full potential.

Dino was involved as member of the Steering Committee to successfully establish two ACT based Bendigo Community Banks in Wanniassa and Calwell. He has also been a councillor with the ACT Division of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and he served as the Treasurer for Karinya House, a community based organisation providing professional care and support for women in need during and after their pregnancy.

Dino also sat on the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee, State Taxes and Tax Reform of the Property Council of Australia. Dino currently serves on the Board of Canberra Grammar School, he is the Chairman of the Canberra Grammar School’s Finance and Investment Committee and the Vice Chairman of the Canberra Grammar Board.

Rod commenced his career with one of the major international firms in Tasmania. After working within the Big 4 in Tasmania, Adelaide and Canberra, Rod moved to Nexia in 1996, convinced that the more flexible and cost-effective nature of a smaller firm would allow closer relationships with clients and lead to better service delivery.

Since that time, the Audit and Assurance Division of the Canberra office has grown significantly, largely due to word- of-mouth support from new and existing clients.

Due to the nature of the Canberra market, Rod and his team service a large range of clients in the public and private sectors, ranging from listed multi-nationals to honorary audits of charitable causes. Rod has developed a specialty in the audit of not-for-profit entities, such as professional and representative bodies, community organisations and sporting and licensed clubs.

Rod’s clients also extend to businesses seeking special reviews and investigations, and specialist advice on accounting standards.

Garry’s career commenced in 1993 in Canberra with a ‘Big 4’ firm, where he worked for several years with Rod Scott, our Senior Audit Partner.

Garry was recruited by Nexia Australia’s Canberra Office in 1999 on the basis of his excellent technical skills and his ability to provide a superior level of service to his clients.

Garry fosters a team environment with his fellow team members to ensure the development of strong and supportive working relationships and to transfer skills amongst the team members. He is approachable, friendly and takes a real interest in his clients. He is driven by the relationships that he forms with his clients, which he believes is a necessary component of exceptional service delivery.

Garry has worked across a range of industries and business sectors. He is able to quickly grasp issues that may be relevant to his clients and tailor his advice to particular circumstances.

Garry takes a hands-on approach to service delivery and develops a ‘trusted advisor’ relationship with his clients. He is interested in achieving results for his clients rather than simply enforcing compliance.

Jason commenced his career as a trainee accountant at a suburban practice and expanded his experience by joining a larger Brisbane firm and has worked for mid-tier professional services firms for the last 18 years.

During this time, Jason has had the opportunity to provide business and taxation advice to private and family owned business, small to medium enterprises (SME’s) and high net wealth individuals.

Jason has worked with a diverse range of clients across a variety of industries, working with a mix of clients and their stakeholders, including family owned industry participants operating in property development, beef cattle, and building supplies. Other industries of expertise include building and construction wholesalers, property development, manufacturing, hospitality and clubs, professional services, primary producers and agribusiness.

He has demonstrated expertise in all areas of public practice accounting including business services, taxation and tax planning, business structures, together with property transactions and Capital Gains Tax.
 

Warren started his professional career in the corporate superannuation division of a large life insurance company before moving on to specialise in taxation and superannuation advisory roles (particularly regarding Self-Managed Superannuation Funds) in boutique, multi-disciplined, financial practices.

Working for accounting and advisory firms with a strong small business focus has provided the opportunity to assist clients across a wide spectrum of financial needs; including structuring business start-ups (and spin-offs), detailed taxation and superannuation advice, annual tax planning and retirement strategies.

Warren also has accumulated extensive experience with assisting families and small business owners with valuable Estate Planning and Business Succession solutions as he has been working in this field since the mid 1990’s. He has been accepted as member of STEP (the internationally recognised Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) which is a designation that only handful of accountants in Queensland hold. He has provided consulting advice to lawyers litigating in this field.

Warren is also a financial planner for Nexia Brisbane Financial Planning. For more information about financial planning services, please click here. 

Grant began his career in Business Advisory in 1993 and during his career to date, has advised some of Queensland’s leading private companies as well as individuals requiring comprehensive financial and taxation advice.

Grant has worked with clients from a broad range of industries and backgrounds and has a particular passion for family owned businesses.

Grant works with individuals who often have a number of different business interests. These include property owners, contractors, local/overseas investors, medical practitioners and legal professionals. Grant has worked with clients from industries such as hospitality, professional services, construction, retailers and wholesalers, importing/ exporting, freight forwarding, property development and manufacturing.