Effective 1st April 2016 the business services directors of MSA have merged with Bentleys - more resources - exciting times - more support for our clients. Stay tuned!

A good accountant will create real results for your business and add value to your transactions.Building on my diverse background of 18+ years in both Accounting Practices and Commerce I look forward to working with your business. I look beyond "compliance" and the beyond the historic numbers to create "real value add" and drive success for my clients as they move forward.

Professional Director and Consultant to International Standard Motorsport Facility Development Project. (Chairman of Board, March 2011 to June 2013).This role involved over three years (both professional and voluntary) working with many extraordinary and dedicated people who committed exceptional amounts of time to improve motorsport opportunities and facilities in South Australia. The project successfully operated a motorsport park and pursued various development and… Show more Professional Director and Consultant to International Standard Motorsport Facility Development Project. (Chairman of Board, March 2011 to June 2013).This role involved over three years (both professional and voluntary) working with many extraordinary and dedicated people who committed exceptional amounts of time to improve motorsport opportunities and facilities in South Australia. The project successfully operated a motorsport park and pursued various development and growth opportunities. With basically no budget facilities were provided for a number of disciplines (cars and bikes) and kept the opportunity alive for the future.State Government commissioned a CAMS report which identified the project, the motorsport park and associated business plans as the “most viable and in general best option” in South Australia. Show less

Providing business services, taxation and business consulting to a wide range of SME’s, high net worth individuals and corporates, my role extended beyond "compliance" and involves using the information to create "real value add" and drive success for my clients.I have a practical commercial approach and experience including involvement in large scale projects, complex business issues, change management and systems development. I worked with a wide range of industries… Show more Providing business services, taxation and business consulting to a wide range of SME’s, high net worth individuals and corporates, my role extended beyond "compliance" and involves using the information to create "real value add" and drive success for my clients.I have a practical commercial approach and experience including involvement in large scale projects, complex business issues, change management and systems development. I worked with a wide range of industries including, including Wine, Livestock, Research , Professional Services (legal & medical), Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing and Not for Profit entities (NFP). Specialties• Income tax, CGT, GST, R&D Concession, State Taxes, ATO disputes and voluntary disclosures• Employment Taxes - Fringe Benefits Tax, Employee Share Schemes and remuneration structuring• Reporting - periodical management accounting and dashboards• Transaction Services - Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, sale and purchase of businesses, managed exits and divestments • Due Diligence, pre-lending reports, bank submissions and finance negotiations, probity audits and advice• Business modelling and integrated 3 way budgeting, cash flow analysis, forecasting • Management consulting, performance and cost improvement and strategic business planning, Government funding applications (Federal and State)• Estate Planning and Succession Planning including management of complex estates.• Tenders, Bids and Business Winning Show less

A key bid management role working with business winning executives. The role inolved team leadership, managing change and ensuring consistent, valid and accurate responses to customer tenders. It also extends to functional improvement and ongoing value add initiatives.

Reporting to the Senior Taxation Manager, I was responsible for managing the Australian group’s taxation compliance particularly in respect of FBT and GST, Transfer Pricing and external reporting. My role extended to system improvements, business improvement initiatives, commercial considerations, contract reviews, project management and dealing with external bodies including the ATO, Austrade and external customers.Role required team leadership, identification, planning and… Show more Reporting to the Senior Taxation Manager, I was responsible for managing the Australian group’s taxation compliance particularly in respect of FBT and GST, Transfer Pricing and external reporting. My role extended to system improvements, business improvement initiatives, commercial considerations, contract reviews, project management and dealing with external bodies including the ATO, Austrade and external customers.Role required team leadership, identification, planning and implementation of improvements. Review of contracts and application of tax policy and procedures inlcuding Transfer Pricing and R&D.Tax advice and assistance to Business Unit and Project Staff,Negotiation with Revenue Authorities including management of extensive audit activity. External reporting including Income Tax Returns, FBT, and Business Activity Statements, associated schedules reports and analysis. Show less

Provision of business and taxation services to a wide range of clients. Responsibility for the Adelaide Agribusiness Group specialising in primary production, rural, regional and indigenous clients.Role required a broad tax knowledge and specialist experience in GST and tax reform issues. Work involved extensive presentations and the development and provision of training and seminars addressing GST and other tax related issues.I experienced regular contact and direct dealings… Show more Provision of business and taxation services to a wide range of clients. Responsibility for the Adelaide Agribusiness Group specialising in primary production, rural, regional and indigenous clients.Role required a broad tax knowledge and specialist experience in GST and tax reform issues. Work involved extensive presentations and the development and provision of training and seminars addressing GST and other tax related issues.I experienced regular contact and direct dealings with clients and developed strong relationships with customers including rural bankers and their clients. I travelled extensively throughout SA and Australia and to a wide variety of rural locations, Central Australia and the Torres Strait and have shown an excellent ability to develop relationships with a wide range of people. Show less