OUR TEAM

Ross specialises in taxation, audit and management consultancy. His experience has been developed over 30 years employed within the accountancy profession commencing with Grant Thornton and continuing with Coopers and Lybrand (now Pricewaterhousecoopers).

Ross’s extensive experience in taxation covers both direct and indirect taxation areas and consults to large and small family businesses ranging from manufacturing to service industries. He also has external business interests including a Hunter Valley Vineyard with accommodation and function centre and previously an interest in a Litigation Funding Business which adds unique insights to his services as a management consultant.

Ross was admitted as a partner in 1988 and currently holds the position as Managing Partner.

Ross’ qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Business
• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia (Chartered Tax Adviser)
• Registered Tax Agent
• Registered Company Auditor
• SMSF Specialist Auditor

David has over 15 years professional experience and specialises in providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services to individuals, family groups and small to large corporate groups across a variety of industries including; primary producers, financial services, trade services, retailers, property developers, and investment operations.

David’s considerable experience enables him to assist clients with the development of their business by providing a complete service including; accounting and taxation compliance, detailed business and taxation planning, financial budgeting and forecasts, operational and system reviews.

David was admitted as partner in 2013

David’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Registered Tax Agent
• Associate Member of the Tax Institute of Australia
• SMSF Specialist Auditor
• Registered Company Auditor
• RG 146 Accredited

Karen joined Minett & Partners in 2009 as an executive client manager and was appointed a director of Minett & Partners Auditing Pty Limited in 2010. Karen has had over 10 years extensive experience in providing audits and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Her clients include manufacturers, traders, consultants, financial services providers, superannuation funds and solicitors. Karen has particular interest in providing valuable insight into the types of risks that companies face and how to manage those risks and opportunities. Karen’s close involvement in all clients engagements is a key feature at Minett & Partners.

She also acts as Chartered Accountants Program Module Examiner for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and examination marker for the CPA examinations.

Karen’s qualifications include:

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• Member of the CPA Australia
• Member of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Registered Company Auditor
• Law Practice External Examiner
• Master of Commerce (University of New South Wales)
• Bachelor of Economics (University of Manchester)
• SMSF Specialist Auditor
• RG146 accredited

Karina is a chartered accountant with over 14 years professional practice experience. Karina has gained valuable experience in business services and taxation working with clients spanning many different business types and professions.

Karina provides business services, taxation and accounting advice to individuals, family groups and corporate groups, including trusts, companies, partnerships, SMSF while also assisting the firm’s wide ranging client base with undertaking and overseeing necessary compliance-related tasks. Karina has a passion for working closely with her clients and meeting their needs is her primary focus. Working closely with the business owners she is able to provide advice to improve their business.

Karina prides herself on attention to detail, good communication skills and professional approach. She provides her clients with confidence knowing that their accounting, taxation and compliance responsibilities are being effectively managed.

Karina’s qualifications include:

• Master of Professional Accounting
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia