Aiden is a Chartered Accountant with 14 years of professional experience having worked at mid-tier accounting firms, including a 3-month secondment to the UK in 2017. His professional experience has given him exposure to a range of clients of various sizes and industries. From ASX 200 to not-for-profits at various stages of the business’ life […]
Aidan is a Chartered Accountant in the Motor Industry Services group. He has over ten years of experience in a diverse range of industries, with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, consulting & strategy, technical advisory and audit. Aidan’s focus is working with clients in the motor industry, and his deep understanding of key business drivers […]
Peejade is a Client Director in the Tax Consulting division of Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With over 20 years of specialist experience in employment taxes, Peejade shares his expertise on both compliance and advisory matters. Prior to joining Pitcher Partners in 2023, Peejade was the national employment taxes leader for one of the largest corporates in […]
Tim joined Pitcher Partners in 2016 as a Client Director in the audit technical team. With 29 years of experience providing technical audit advice, Tim deeply understands the necessary professional standards and finds practical solutions to support client engagements. Excited about how new technology will shape the future of auditing, he’s keen to see how […]
Chanel joined Pitcher Partners in 2020 as a Manager in the National Tax Group, working her way up to Client Director in 2025. Chanel has over 10 years of experience, and specialises in private wealth taxation, particularly Division 7A, trusts, corporate tax, managed funds and engagement with Australian Tax Office (ATO) reviews and disputes. Chanel […]
Key points The ATO has published new guidance stating that private companies that provide guarantees or security for third party loans can trigger Division 7A This applies where the guaranteed loan is then paid or on-lent to a trust or individual The ATO has indicated it will focus on compliance for those arrangements that seem […]
Key points: The stamp duty concession for off-the-plan properties in Victoria extended to investors and the price cap removed for all buyers Barriers to bringing projects to market still need to be addressed Early investor engagement is crucial to the development process The announcement that the stamp duty concession for off-the-plan properties in Victoria has […]
The Duties Amendment (More Homes) Bill 2024 (Vic) is now before the Victorian Parliament. The Bill temporarily expands the stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases, which allows more purchasers (including investors) to access significant stamp duty savings. What is the bill about? On 29 October 2024, the Duties Amendment (More Homes) Bill 2024 (Vic) (“the […]
Pitcher Partners and Hall & Wilcox, together with the Melbourne Compliance Group, are delighted to bring to you the Independent compliance committee member forum webinar. Our panel of leading industry experts, led by Harry New of Hall & Wilcox provided updates on the recent developments and challenges facing financial services. Topics included: What fund managers need […]
The Victorian Government has announced that stamp duty will be slashed for those who buy off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses within the next 12 months. Craig Whatman, Tax Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne speaks to Ross and Russ on 3AW Breakfast about the impact this will have on buyers and the property industry:
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