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About Us - Partners
Business Advisory Services
PETER CAMENZULI
Peter Camenzuli became a Partner in our Business Advisory Services Division in July 2002 after being with the firm for approximately six years. Prior to his time with JR, Peter spent four years with an international accounting firm and one year in London working for a merchant bank and government regulators.
Peter completed a Bachelor of Business at Queensland University of Technology in 1991 and has more recently completed a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment with the Securities Institute of Australia.
Peter has gained experience in a wide variety of taxation, accounting and commercial matters. His proficiency extends to issues relevant to business in most facets of the Health Industries and Property Development.
An in depth knowledge of taxation and GST issues relevant to many industries coupled with financial management expertise has allowed Peter to create a hands on approach to his clients surpassing the general tax compliance role.
Peter is a general sporting enthusiast and spends a majority of his spare time following the Broncos, Reds and Lions.
Contact Peter: PCamenzuli@jr.com.au
NIGEL FISCHER
Nigel is a partner in the firm's Business Advisory Services.
After commencing his career in industry, Nigel spent six years with an international firm and was appointed by JR in July 1996 to become a partner in July 1998. Nigel has considerable expertise in tax accounting, structuring and business financial management.
Nigel's background in accounting and tax provides a strong platform for providing balanced commercial advice to growing entrepreneurial private businesses.
Nigel has a genuine interest in understanding where the owners want to take the business. Once understood, Nigel works with owners to establish strategies to achieve their objectives. This often means providing sound commercial advice well outside the traditional boundaries of accounting and tax.
Taking a hands on approach, Nigel becomes involved in providing:-·
- Business and strategic plans - and subsequent implementation
- Business and transaction structuring
- Ongoing monitoring of financial performance, development of key performance indicators and reporting to owners/management
- Structuring for and managing succession.
Contact Nigel: NFischer@jr.com.au
KEN OGDEN
Ken joined the firm in 1985 and was appointed partner in 1992 in charge of taxation and business advisory services.
Ken is one of the few tax practitioners in Brisbane with expert knowledge in most areas of taxation, including GST. As such, he is able to identify potentially significant tax issues more efficiently and more consistently than others. This has developed as a result of providing tax advice across a broad base of clients in various businesses without the industry sector and areas of practice boundaries often imposed in larger tax practices.
Ken has a Bachelor of Business from the Queensland Institute of Technology and ia a member of the Institute of Chartered accountants. He works closely with his clients in relation to the strategic management of their tax position and remuneration planning. He has presented to many client, industry and professional seminars on a wide range of taxation related topics.
Contact Ken: KOgden@jr.com.au
KYLIE LAMPRECHT
Kylie became a Partner in July 2006 after being with JR's Business Services Division since January 2002.
Kylie manages a broad mix of small to medium sized private companies and high net worth individuals and has been effectively operating as the “second partner” for many clients for some time.
Kylie has a depth of expertise in all areas of taxations, GST, superannuation, accounting and general small business financial management.
Kylie has a Bachelor of Business Management Accountancy, is a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Contact Kylie: KLamprecht@jr.com.au
IAN JONES
Ian joined our Business Services Division in 2002 and became a Partner in July 2006.
Prior to joining JR, Ian worked for ten years as a taxation advisor with international firms in the UK and in Asia. Ian delivers a niche mix of skills to the firm’s client base, including those with an international focus.
Ian is a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia and holds a Bachelor of Business degree.
Contact Ian: IJones@jr.com.au
BRETT HEADRICK
Brett became a partner on 1 July 2007 after starting his career at JR in 1997.
In addition to his time at JR, Brett spent 18 Months in Europe completing a secondment with one of JR's UK based clients. During this time he was the acting financial controller of one of the groups subsidiaries. Brett currently has a mix of small to medium private clients operating in many industries including the hotel, property and the medical industries.
Brett has experience in taxation, business structuring, GST, superannuation and financial management. Brett has a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Taxation Institute of Australia and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
Contact Brett: BHeadrick@jr.com.au
AUDIT & ASSURANCE
JASON EVANS
Jason is senior partner of our Audit & Assurance Division.
He holds a Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Business, and is a Registered Company Auditor.
Jason joined JR in 1995 after commencing his career in a large international accounting firm, and became a partner in 2002.
Jason has over 17 years experience in auditing of listed public companies in Australia, including International experience with a major London based firm.
With a focus on public company financial reporting issues, and a thorough knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Jason is able to deliver a high quality and cost effective outcome for this market environment.
Additionally, Jason supports our Business Services Division in a variety of audit based work relating to:
- Self Managed Superannuation Funds;
- Large private companies;
- Trust accounts;· Building Services Authority, and
- Government grants.
Jason is married with one daughter.
Contact Jason: JEvans@jr.com.au
KATRINA HAIDUK
Katrina became a partner in our Audit and Assurance division in July 2005. She commenced her career with a large international firm in 1995 and joined JR in 2001.
Katrina completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in 1992 and Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1994, both from the University of Queensland. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Registered Company Auditor.
Throughout her career Katrina has worked in audit, specialising mainly in external audits of corporate clients, with experience also in internal and external audits of government entities. Since joining JR she has been involved in the audits of a several of our ASX and NSX listed entities, as well as, a number of due diligences.
Katrina has been seconded for short periods to the US twice in her career, most recently to New York with JR. During those times she was involved in a number of SEC registrant entity audits.
Katrina enjoys travelling and the occasional wine tasting.
Contact Katrina: KHaiduk@jr.com.au
CLARK JARROLD
Clark is the head of technical and financial reporting matters within our Audit & Assurance division.
He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and is a registered company auditor. He commenced his career with an international firm in 1981. After completing his degree part-time (6 long years) and after completing PY he joined JR in 1988 and became Partner in July 1998. He regularly presents in house and external seminars on changes in financial reporting in capital cities around Australia. He has also spent some time on secondment in the United States assisting in the audit of US listed companies.
He is married, with a young family, and enjoys reading, travelling and collecting classic cars.
Contact Clark: CJarrold@jr.com.au
ROSS WALKER
Ross is the firm's managing partner and also leads the firm's corporate advisory practice.
Ross joined JR in 1985 with both international and local corporate experience and became our youngest partner at the age of 28. Ross worked for a major international firm for seven years including over two years in the USA. He is a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants and specialises in corporate advisory, equity and debt raisings, corporate valuations, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and expert reports.
Ross is well regarded in the corporate finance arena. He is among a small group of Australian accountants to have successfully listed a company on the NASDAQ.
Contact Ross: RWalker@jr.com.au
TAXATION
CHRIS BALL
Chris joined JR in March 2003 to establish a more specialised tax consulting division.
Chris has specific expertise in all aspects of tax having been a specialist tax partner with an international firm. After initial grounding with the Australia Taxation Office he spent 14 years with Ernst & Young, the last 7 as a tax partner.
Chris recognised JR as a strong commercially orientated firm that provides its clients with expertise similar to that found in the four large international firms. JR's caliber of clients, staff and partners was a major factor in Chris' decision to join our "local practice". We are equally excited about Chris' recent decision to join the practice.
The demands of a growing client base and the increasing size and complexity of tax legislation created the need for a specialised tax division within the firm. Whereas most of our partners provide all round tax, account and commercial advice, Chris has a more dedicated focus on one aspect of client's affairs - Tax.
Chris's expertise compliments JR's core services with a working knowledge of the issues surrounding and further strengthen the overall package that JR offers.
Chris is married and has four children.
Contact Chris: CBall@jr.com.au
PHARMACY SERVICES
BRUCE ANNABEL
Bruce Annabel is a leading authority on the financial aspects of community pharmacy management and his work on the development and analysis of key performance indicators for pharmacy profitability is highly regarded within the industry.
A respected and entertaining speaker at industry conferences for Aust. Institute of Pharmacy Management and other industry groups, Bruce has been prominent of late in his work with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and AIPM in the development and presentation of the GST Education Seminars, and most recently in the development and presentation of the AIPM-Alphapharm Business Planning Seminars.
Bruce is an enthusiastic triathlete, and has competed at both National and International level.
Bruce is married and lives in St Lucia in Brisbane.
Contact Bruce: BAnnabel@jr.com.au
TERESA HOOPER
Teresa Hooper has over 25 years working experience in both the commercial and professional fields. Her past business roles have given her a broad view on all aspects of operating businesses on all levels.
This experience has contributed to her breadth of knowledge which makes her ideally suited in her role in assisting businesses to develop management skills and advise them on matters of financial reporting, computer applications and general business practices.
Teresa has worked closely in the pharmacy industry during the last six years and has more recently moved in to specializing in IT solutions for small business.
Her membership of the AIPM Queensland Chapter Committee allows her to give direct input into management issues affecting pharmacy.
In her spare time, Teresa is raising two children, and after that even the most complex business issue becomes a snap.
Contact Teresa: THooper@jr.com.au
MARK NICHOLSON
Mark Nicholson is the managing partner of JR Pharmacy (a division of Johnston Rorke Chartered Accountants). Professionally, Mark is a Fellow of ACPPM, and a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Securities Institute of Australia.
Mark is both well known and highly regarded in the pharmacy industry for his work done in assisting pharmacists to develop financial management skills. He is often sought after for his expertise in helping pharmacists establish agreements with medical practices as well as to restructure/incorporate/develop their pharmacy.
Mark has a reputation for delivering practical retail management advice which helps his clients increase both turnover and profitability. This industry insight and business expertise is regularly on display in various national pharmacy publications.
Contact Mark: MNicholson@jr.com.au
NORMAN THURECHT
Norman has been an invaluable member of JR’s Pharmacy Division and has conscientiously supported our clients during that time.
Norman joined the JR Pharmacy Services Division in 2003 and became a partner in 2006. Prior to his time with JR, Norman spent eight years with an international accounting firm specialising in a retail industry.
Norman brings together wide ranging knowledge of accounting and taxation for small to medium businesses as well as strong commercial experience by staying in touch with the latest pharmacy industry trends, government regulations and consumer demands. This enables Norman to provide detailed advice and recommendations to the division's clients to improve their financial returns.
Norman joins Bruce, Teresa and Mark in providing unique pharmacy and retail services to our clients in the pharmacy division .
Contact Norman: NThurecht@jr.com.au