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Finalists revealed for inaugural 30 Under 30 Awards

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The Accountants Daily team, together with principal partner MYOB, is delighted to present this year’s deserving finalists for the inaugural 30 Under 30 Awards.

By Reporter 12 minute read

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.

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“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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