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Karen Levine

Karen has 26 years of industry experience and specialises in working with private enterprises and their high-net-worth family owners. A well-rounded professional, she takes a hands-on approach with the owners, CFOs, and family members by providing them with financial and tax advice and practical solutions with a commercial focus.  Advising clients in property development, professional […]

Michael Liprino

As a chartered accountant with over 12 years of professional practice experience, Michael provides his clients with extensive expertise across a full range of business advisory services. Throughout his career, Michael has overseen the assurance engagements for a number of iron ore, gold, nickel and copper mining operations across Australia. Michael is also a trusted […]

Ben Macpherson

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 […]

Christopher Spanos

Chris is a senior member of the funds management services team at Pitcher Partners Melbourne. With his 13 years of professional experience assisting a diverse range of clients, Chris provides accounting, taxation and commercial advisory services to privately owned businesses, not-for-profit organisations, high net wealth families and financial service businesses, including managed funds. Chris’ specialises […]

Federal Budget 2022-23 | March: Sydney Webinar

Join Pitcher Partners as we discuss this year’s Federal Budget and its impact on Australian businesses. Our comprehensive analysis will examine the tax, industry and economic implications of what is expected to be a ‘pre-election’ Budget, allowing you to make informed decisions and plan for the next financial year. Our expert speakers will discuss the […]

ATO to treat new unpaid present entitlements as loans from 1 July 2022

The ATO has revised its view regarding unpaid present entitlements (“UPEs”) for Division 7A purposes that has been in effect since 16 December 2009. For UPEs arising on or after 1 July 2022, TR 2010/3 and PS LA 2010/4 will be withdrawn with the consequence that interest-only complying sub-trust arrangements will no longer be accepted.

Cathleen Crossley

Cathleen a Principal within the Private Business and Family Advisory division, Cathleen has worked in the industry for over 30 years. Specialising in providing employment and outsourcing services, Cathleen is a trusted advisor, recognised for her knowledge, attention to detail and exceptional client service. Additionally, Cathleen specialises in taxation harmonisation and related compliance for expats, […]

Private Ancillary Funds

Last week, Canva’s co-founders Melanie Perkins, Cliff Obrecht and Cameron Adams pledged to donate 30% (approx. $16.4b) of their business’s equity into the Canva Foundation. This is a very generous donation and is an example of long-term planned philanthropy in action.

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