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Rawlinson & Hunter Australia is a progressive, medium-sized Firm of Chartered Accountants, situated in Sydney, with a substantial corporate, business and high net worth client base. The Firm was founded in 1945 and comprises 14 directors and approximately 80 staff. CLEAR ADVICE IN A COMPLEX WORLD Since 1945 we’ve built a worldwide reputation for quality, excellence, dedication and care. Tell me more about your... Services Select Service Audit & Assurance Business Advisory Corporate Advisory High-Net-Worth Families Superannuation Tax Advisory Tax Compliance I'm looking for... People Select Person Stephen Austin Brenden Hughes Matthew Thorncraft Justin Fletcher Andrew Lam Chris Allen Stephen Viski Zoe Dyson Paul Gallagher Kelly McNeill John Leece AM Joshua Manasseh

Our aim is to meet all of your ATO compliance requirements and notify you in good time of your tax liability. But then we go one step further – we don’t just fill in the form, we look for ways to maximise your wealth while we’re doing it. TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES Our aim is to meet all of your ATO compliance requirements and notify you in good time of your tax liability. But then we go one step further – we don’t just fill in the form, we look for ways to maximise your wealth while we’re doing it. We can provide as much assistance as you require: providing ad-hoc technical advice or handling your tax compliance obligations completely, thereby allowing you to concentrate on the issues that matter most to you. HOW WE ASSIST We tailor our services to your specific needs. While our tax and compliance specialists provide a broad range of expertise, some of the services we offer include: Preparation of Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and superannuation funds; Preparation of periodic Activity Statements; Reviewing tax returns and tax provisions prepared in-house or by third parties; Advice on tax liabilities and the monitoring of due dates for payment of tax, including liabilities under the quarterly tax instalments regime; Advice to groups (private and corporate) on managing and minimising their tax liabilities; Review and recommendations on the appropriate group structures, including the implications of using certain entities and offshore jurisdictions; Corporate restructuring, including acquisitions, mergers and demergers; Advice on tax legislation changes impacting on you; Pre and post transaction advice to maximise tax efficiency and to achieve certainty of tax treatment; Advice on the impact of international tax legislation, including transfer pricing issues, controlled foreign companies, and double tax agreements; Advice on Goods and Services tax, Pay-roll tax, Land tax and Stamp Duty Our Specialists

When successful businesses are owned and driven by key individuals, the decisions they make are closely linked with their own personal welfare and with the ultimate well-being of their families. BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES When successful businesses are owned and driven by key individuals, the decisions they make are closely linked with their own personal welfare and with the ultimate well-being of their families. The Firm has been built around the protection of wealth for our clients and we understand that entrepreneurial business owners have very particular circumstances and needs. We have many entrepreneurial clients who have made a significant emotional and financial investment in their business. For many, the business is part of their life and part of their family. Our role is to act as both a business partner and protector of the individual’s own interests and those of their family. While the firm has considerable expertise in advising on commercial and tax issues (both corporate and personal) we go further than this. Where required we become closely involved with the operational aspects of the business and have partners with the experience to provide high level strategic support to the directors. HOW WE ASSIST To help you achieve your strategic goals, the tax and business expertise of the Firm can assist at every step of a business’ life: • Efficient corporate structuring when setting up a new business or restructuring an existing business; Advice on raising finance for the business; Managing growth and expansion; Employee and management incentives; Extracting profits from the business in a tax-efficient way; Succession planning; Exit routes and value realisation. Our Specialists

We understand that high net worth individuals and families need unique advice that is both personally tailored and structured to meet their diverse and complex needs. We can advise on succession strategies, the structuring of real estate assets and transactions and estate planning. HIGH-NET-WORTH FAMILIES We understand that high-net-worth individuals and families need unique advice that is both personally tailored and structured to meet their diverse and complex needs. We can advise on succession strategies, the structuring of real estate assets and transactions and estate planning. Our aim is to provide you and your family with financial peace of mind. HOW WE ASSIST The expertise within our family office administration function includes the following services: Accounting function covering recording and reporting; Assistance with cloud accounting; Account management incorporating bill payment, domestic payroll, cash flow management, etc.; Taxation advice; Retirement, estate, succession planning and intergenerational wealth transfer; Family Philanthropy Our Specialists

Rawlinson & Hunter Australia is a progressive, medium-sized Firm of Chartered Accountants, situated in Sydney, with a substantial corporate, business and high net worth client base. The Firm was founded in 1945 and comprises 14 directors and approximately 80 staff. WHO WE ARE Rawlinson & Hunter Australia is a progressive, medium-sized Firm of Chartered Accountants, situated in Sydney, with a substantial corporate, business and high-net-worth client base. The Firm was founded in 1945 and comprises 14 directors and approximately 80 staff. We recognise that in today’s complex business environment our clients need more from us as advisers than simple compliance support. As a ‘partner in business’, we focus on providing proactive advice and value-added services. CORE VALUES Quality. Excellence. Dedication. Care. MISSION STATEMENT We provide our clients with personalised director attention, ensuring quality, excellence, dedication and care. We ensure our directors are supported by selected high-calibre staff, with the motivation to provide first-class accountancy and taxation services, in the spheres in which we operate. We purposefully maintain a low profile, reflective of the anonymity desired by our clients’ operations in the Australian and international business environs. We implement our philosophy through extensive knowledge and experience, a supportive culture and excellent service for our clients INTERNATIONAL NETWORK We are proud to be part of an international grouping of professional Firms, specialising in financial and taxation advice. Our skill lies in maximising the rewards that prosperity can bring. For the private client, we can take the strain, safeguarding their assets, leaving them to enjoy the benefits, not suffer the burdens, of wealth. The international structure of Rawlinson & Hunter is unique, both in the way that it operates and in the extensive scope of the financial services that it provides. Our structure gives the client the best of both worlds – an organisation that encourages a close working relationship between client and partner and one that gives immediate access to eleven international offices. This special relationship stems from the partners in the various offices throughout the globe, having worked very closely together over a considerable number of years. Each partner believing that their clients must be given the best possible service. This enables transactions involving more than one Rawlinson & Hunter office to be effected more quickly, efficiently and professionally than by many other, larger organisations. Our unique structure allows clients access to the individual advantages and specialist services available in eleven different international offices and every office can draw on the expertise and specialist resources available in the rest of the group. All our offices have excellent relationships with leading lawyers, bankers and investment managers in most of the world’s major financial centres

LEGAL Rawlinson & Hunter International is a grouping of independent firms with members throughout the world. It is not a legal entity in its own right and does not offer professional services in its own name. Each independent member of Rawlinson & Hunter International is a separate firm. These firms are not members of one international partnership or group, or otherwise necessarily legal partners or members with each other, nor is any one firm responsible for the services or activities of any other. Firms in certain jurisdictions offer services through a partnership structure or through the medium of limited liability vehicles, or both, depending on the nature of services offered. The partners and directors of each of the firms within the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping pride themselves on the shared ethos and quality of advice given across the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping. As a result, use is made throughout this website of the expressions “our” and “we” in reference to the service provided by each of the Rawlinson & Hunter firms. This should not be construed as Rawlinson & Hunter International existing as a single entity. Although the firms carry the same name, there is no common ownership among the firms of Rawlinson & Hunter International. Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, the UK limited liability partnership, holds a minority financial interest in each of the overseas Rawlinson & Hunter firms. In addition, certain overseas Rawlinson & Hunter firms hold minority financial interests in other overseas Rawlinson & Hunter firms. However, no Rawlinson & Hunter firm, either in the UK or overseas, holds a majority financial interest in any other Rawlinson & Hunter firm. No overseas Rawlinson & Hunter partner or director is a partner or director of any Rawlinson & Hunter entity. This website is designed for the information of readers. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, information contained on the site may not be comprehensive and readers should not act upon it without seeking professional advice. The application and impact of the laws can vary widely from case to case, based upon the specific or unique facts involved. Accordingly, the information in this site is not intended to serve as legal, accounting, financial or tax advice. Users are encouraged to consult with professional advisers at their local Rawlinson & Hunter International office for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision. A list of legal partners and directors of that office can only be obtained from that office and nothing in this website shall imply that any other persons mentioned herein are partners or members of that office.

We provide advice on general areas of superannuation and estate planning, such as accounting, taxation, pensions and in-house asset rules. We are also able to provide specialised advice with a range of other services. SUPERANNUATION SERVICES We provide advice on general areas of superannuation and estate planning, such as accounting, taxation, pensions and in-house asset rules. We are also able to provide specialised advice with a range of other services. We operate under our own Limited Australian Financial Services Licence. We are not tied to any Financial Planning Group and are always able to provide independent advice that is in the best interest of our client. HOW WE ASSIST The experienced superannuation team is able to provide expert advice including: Advice on contribution limits and tax implications; Advice on the taxation implication of superannuation income streams including transition to retirement pensions; Estate planning to ensure maximum wealth is transferred from one generation to the next; Advice on the treatment of superannuation in the event of a fund member getting divorced; Corporate fund administration and advice; Superannuation fund audits. Our Specialists

Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. OUR PEOPLE Stephen Austin Partner E: stephen.austinRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Andrew Lam Partner E: andrew.lamRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Matthew Thorncraft Partner E: matthew.thorncraftRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Stephen Viski Partner E: stephen.viskiRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Paul Gallagher Director E: paul.gallagherRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... John Leece AM Consultant E: john.leeceRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Brenden Hughes Partner E: brenden.hughesRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Chris Allen Partner E: chris.allenRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Justin Fletcher Partner E: justin.fletcherRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Zoe Dyson Director E: zoe.dysonRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Kelly McNeill Director E: kelly.mcneillRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Joshua Manasseh Director E: joshua.manassehRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au T: +61 2 9930 7700 View bio... Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... By expertise... Select expertise... Reset Filters

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Rawlinson & Hunter Australia is a progressive, medium-sized Firm of Chartered Accountants situated in Sydney, Australia. CONTACT US Rawlinson & Hunter Australia is a progressive, medium-sized Firm of Chartered Accountants situated in Sydney, Australia. Office Address Australia Sydney Level 6, 77 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia DX 232, Sydney T +61 2 9930 7700 F +61 2 9930 7777 E webenquiry.australia@rawlinson-hunter.com

Our reputation is based upon the collective strengths of the directors and staff, providing the distinguished edge by which we compete and succeed. We recognise the importance of recruiting and retaining staff of the highest calibre and we are fully dedicated to the professional and personal development of our staff. CAREERS Our reputation is based upon the collective strengths of the directors and staff, providing the distinguished edge by which we compete and succeed. We recognise the importance of recruiting and retaining staff of the highest calibre and we are fully dedicated to the professional and personal development of our staff. Our recruitment strategy is aimed at three key categories: Cadets – school leavers and undergraduates Graduates Experienced professionals To attract and retain the right professional staff we provide: A supportive and inclusive culture Challenging client assignments Ongoing training and personal development An allocated mentor A flexible career path International opportunities Professional membership Paid study leave and support Subsidised full time/part time study opportunities Regular performance appraisals

We provide long-term strategic advice to high growth entrepreneurial businesses. We advise on exit strategies, assist with adding value to your business, support its growth and generally groom your business for a sale or an IPO to achieve maximum value. CORPORATE ADVISORY SERVICES We provide long-term strategic advice to high growth entrepreneurial businesses. We advise on exit strategies, assist with adding value to your business, support its growth and generally groom your business for a sale or an IPO to achieve maximum value. Recommendations of suitable accounting policies and operation systems, in order to facilitate a smooth due diligence process, can also be provided. HOW WE ASSIST Our corporate advisory team can provide advice and support in all areas of mergers & acquisitions including: Tax efficient acquisition structuring; Tax efficient disposal of businesses; Assistance with raising private equity; Worldwide debt cap and thin capitalisation solutions for acquisition financing; Structuring of earn-outs and share-based incentive arrangements; Financial due diligence; Drafting and negotiating tax indemnities and tax warranties; Stamp duty planning and reliefs; Long-term advice on business exit strategies; Transaction advice and support; Advice on structuring floats and MBOs; Preparation of business plans and financial projections for the purpose of securing finance; Business valuations, including the valuation of business assets, shares and intellectual property; Post transaction support and ongoing tax advice Our Specialists