The inaugural Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards recognises a distinct group of talent and personalities that are forming under the age of 30, and has been designed to shine the spotlight on these emerging stars.
After poring over a huge number of submissions, the team is proud to present 121 finalists, across 15 categories.
Principal partner MYOB said being shortlisted was an achievement in itself and congratulates all finalists on making the cut.
“A massive congratulations to every finalist. To be shortlisted for these awards is a real badge of honour and testament to your passion and drive. Well done. I look forward to celebrating with you on the night. Good luck!” said Blake Collins, general manager of partners at MYOB.
“This program represents a unique opportunity to shine a light on Australia’s new generation of accountants and the innovative ways they are transforming the industry. We are delighted to be a part of recognising that good work.”
Accountants Daily deputy editor Sarah Kendell congratulates all finalists for their stellar performance and dedication in 2019.
“The Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards provides a platform to elevate and recognise the up-and-coming names in the accounting industry,” Ms Kendell said.
“Through their innovative processes, efficient service ethic and commitment to bringing new ideas to their clients, this exciting cohort are helping to drive the profession forward into the future.
“On behalf of Accountants Daily, congratulations on your national recognition and on being fantastic representatives of your businesses and the industry as a whole. We look forward to following your continued successes as you progress in your careers.”
Full list of finalists:
Accountant (Boutique Firm)
Jeff Bell, BeLLCORP Accountants
Dion Findlay, Beveridge Carey Accountants
Chris Bakalian, BgBA Chartered Accountants
Zac Hayes, HA Accounting/The BWC
Jade Rein, Fishburn Gardner Accounting and Advisory Services
Joshua Buffett, Roberts & Cowling
Andrew Phelan, Liston Newton Advisory
Sheeja Kumar, Qualita Business Accounting
Lauren Thiel, The Real Thiel
Aref Ahmadi, UHY Haines Norton Adelaide
Audit
Jacob Sauer, Forsyths Chartered Accountants
Daniel Tai, Ax3 Partners
Chamath Gunathilake, Pitcher Partners
Ashleigh Phegan, PwC Australia
Simon Bramwell, KPMG
Manuel Barth, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
David Ganley, PwC Australia
Matt Renouf, BDO ECP
Caitlin Connoley, BDO East Coast Partnership
Business Advisory
Ashley Phillips, HLB Mann Judd
Brent Ruddiman, Quantum Advisory
Fei Huang, PwC Australia
Joshua Navarro, Imagine Accounting
Mace Turco, M2 Corporate
Mariam Riza, Wattleshire
Mary Tran, Trover
Matthew Basham, Pitcher Partners
Michelle Ratcliffe, CIB Accountants & Advisers
Zali Benson, PKF Gold Coast
Corporate
Adam Philips, Bunnik Travel Group
Daniela Lunardi, Hireup
Danielle Pegler, Newgate Farm
Garry Dukes, Miele Australia
Jerrhyd Hipolito, Liberty Builders
Kevin Sampath, Hudson
Management
Brooke Gault, CFO One
Manesh Bhudia, Alderton & Company
Nathan Sloane, Penrith Christian School
Tom Murphy, Pitcher Partners
Travers Bowles, Roberts & Cowling
Michael Trakhtman, Spiire Australia
Mergers & Acquisitions
Eric Sengstock, BDO
James Erskine, Deloitte
Natalie Tieck, HLB Mann Judd
Stephen Groves, Quinn M&A
Scott Nicol, McGrathNicol
Multi-service
Cassie Liasides, Quill Group
Chelsea Carter, Aintree Group
Elle Sweeney, Link Advisors
Fei Gu, BDO
Hani El-Rafei, Crunchlab
Izaak de Winter, Brick Financial
Kelly Walker, Sedley Koschel
Kayla Russell, Palfreyman Chartered Accountants
Nicole Sue Mei Soh, J&N Accountants
Zac Hayes, HA Accounting/The BWC
New Accountant
Evan Hocking, LMS Advisory
Rachel Freeman, HLB Mann Judd Sydney
Jonessa Binoya, TAC Australia
James Smith, McGrathNicol
Wendy Yong, POP Tax
Adam Cutler, McGrathNicol
Zandile Dube, Crowe
Justine Russell, Propeller Advisory
Eric Kurnadi, SMSFcentral
George Boyd, Newcastle Permanent Building Society
Property
Meena Bebawy, Solution Accountants
Owen Lonergan, BDO
Public Accountant
Ashley Tudo, Health and Life
Cam Cengiz, BDO
Daniel Tai, Ax3 Partners
Fei Gu, BDO
Izaak de Winter, Brick Financial
Laura Johnson, PLH Accountants
Nick McPhillips, Highview Accounting & Financial
Nicole Sue Mei Soh, J&N Accountants
Zac Hayes, HA Accounting/The BWC
Zoe Chesterton, Chesterton Accounting
Restructuring & Insolvency
Amber Andre, McGrathNicol
Brittney Kane, BDO
Declan Lane, Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants
Emmanuel Hart, McGrathNicol
Hayden Asper, Jirsch Sutherland
James Schloss, BDO Business Restructuring
Magnus Howie, McGrathNicol
Peter Funston, KordaMentha
Specialist Consultant
Chelsea Carter, Aintree Group
Christian Verbi, Health and Life
Elena Jokic, BDO
Elinor Blom, PwC Australia
Emma Sullivan, MWM Advisory
Fei Gu, BDO
Mark Di Fabio, Health and Life
Marcus Polovineo, HLB Mann Judd
Nick Tankard, Fullstack Advisory
Natalie Tieck, HLB Mann Judd
Tax & Compliance
Audrey Chen, Nexia Australia
Anthony Tran, Koustas + Co
Ben Hailstone, Prosperity Advisers Group
Hayley Nixon, Walker Hill
Jordan Dillon, Montgomery Carey & Associates
Karishma Mehta, Porters CA
Marcus Polovineo, HLB Mann Judd
Natasha Clemente, FMC
Nick McPhillips, Highview Accounting & Financial
Salvatore Urbano, PwC Australia
Tech Innovator
Dan Osborne, CATS Accountants
Eric Nicol, Quill Group
Jackie Daggian, 360 Partners
Zhenyu (Johnny) Hao, Fortis Accounting Partners
Jonathan Markey, Health and Life
Lauren Bushby, Traction Financial
Mandi Kocaj, PwC Australia
Nick Tankard, Fullstack Advisory
Patrick Sargent, POP Tax
Shane Scott, illumin8
Wellness Advocate
Adam Galea, businessDEPOT
Daniella Biagi, BDO
Kayla Russell, Palfreyman Chartered Accountant
Matthew Pendleton, PwC Australia
Olivia Palfreyman, Palfreyman Chartered Accountants
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