As a chartered accountant with over 10 years of experience in public practice, Ben is a well-rounded professional with diverse industry experience with particular expertise advising on taxation issues affecting corporate and multinational clients with an emphasis on the resources industry.
With an impressive breadth of international experience under his belt, Ben has advised outbound clients in a number of jurisdictions including North America, The UK, throughout Asia and West Africa. While he can offer expert advice across a range of industries, he specialises in natural resources and has an in-depth understanding of issues affecting mining exploration and production companies.
As well as international and corporate tax, Ben regularly assists local start-up companies with structuring and ongoing tax issues. Ben has assisted companies with applications for government grants, including; Research and Development, Accelerating Commercialisation and Export Market Development Grants.
Committed to building his technical capabilities and sharing his knowledge, Ben is a regular contributor to professional publications and consistently presents on income tax issues.
Dedicated to delivering the best engagement experience, Ben strives to foster long-term connections built on trust and care. His experience allows him to provide meaningful advice, enhancing the decision-making processes and operational systems of his clients.
Ben first joined Pitcher Partners Perth in the Taxation Services team in 2012.
Qualifications and memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce – Business Law and Accounting
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
- Master of Taxation – University of New South Wales
- Chartered Tax Advisor
- Registered Tax Agent
