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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

OUR PEOPLE Zoe Dyson Director +61 2 9930 7700 zoe.dysonRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Zoe is a business services director, who joined the firm in November 2016. Prior to joining the firm Zoe worked at big four accountancy firms advising private clients and corporate entities on a range of taxation matters. She specialises in providing tax and accounting advice to high-net-wealth individuals and businesses on matters including tax structuring, compliance, superannuation, succession, accountancy, and other business-related matters. Whilst industry experience is diverse, Zoe has extensive experience advising professional services businesses and associated individuals, entrepreneurs, and property funds. Zoe is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Economics). Expertise 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

Our audit and assurance services go well beyond helping clients meet their financial reporting obligations. Our audit method focuses on delivering a timely and efficient audit, with our Partners taking a hands-on approach with clients through all aspects of the engagement. AUDIT & ASSURANCE Our audit and assurance services go well beyond helping clients meet their financial reporting obligations. Our audit method focuses on delivering a timely and efficient audit, with our Partners taking a hands-on approach with clients through all aspects of the engagement. There is a strong emphasis on adding value through identifying and communicating opportunities for strengthening internal controls, information systems, accounting and financial reporting with a consideration to practical and commercial applications. Our team discusses the performance of assurance engagement with directors, management and other stakeholders to tailor processes that address specific business risks. Our services act as a powerful tool to complement corporate governance structures, delivering robust assurance services that address clients’ regulatory and other compliance needs. At the same time, we aim to ensure a delivery of service that provides excellent value for money. HOW WE ASSIST To help you with your compliance, statutory and non-statutory accounts, financial statements, auditing and other financial requirements, our audit & assurance expertise can provide the following services: Full audit in compliance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001; Preparation of statutory accounts to comply with statutory regulations, if required; Preparation of non-statutory accounts i.e. large-non-reporting, associations, etc.; Assurance engagements offering a similar level of confidence to a full audit for branches, divisions or companies not legally required to have a full audit; Preparation of, or reviews of, interim financial statements or other non-statutory reports (eg those to satisfy banking covenants, etc); Audit of systems and procedures and reporting thereon; Special audit, including solicitors and real estate agents trust accounts Audits of self-managed superannuation funds; Audits of foreign controlled Australian companies; GAAP analysis between Australia and controlling jurisdiction; Financial reporting of taxation compliance, particularly around thin capitalisation rules, transfer pricing and recoupment of tax losses Our Specialists

OUR PEOPLE Alan Moffat Consultant +61 2 9930 7700 alan.moffatRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Alan is a business services director, who joined the firm in February 1991. He was previously with Pannell Kerr Forster for 15 years, the last 8 as a partner in the firm’s business services division. Alan gained several years’ experience in commerce prior to moving to the profession. He has gained a wide range of experience through his involvement with a diverse range of clients, including both public companies and private client groups, operating in the areas of technology, IT outsourcing, investment, hospitality, property development and retail and wholesaling areas. Alan also has experience in taxation, superannuation, and estate planning related matters. Alan is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, and a Registered Tax Agent. Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE Paul Gallagher Director +61 2 9930 7700 paul.gallagherRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Paul has significant experience in the provision of audit and assurance services with over 20 years in the field. He has provided financial reporting and external audit services to listed and unlisted public companies, large reporting private companies, and special purpose reporting entities. Paul has a wide range of experience with businesses in Advertising. Agribusiness, Construction & Engineering, Fashion, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial and Professional services, Retailers and Wholesalers amongst many others. Paul graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance. He was admitted as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand in 2004. Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE John Leece AM Consultant +61 2 9930 7700 john.leeceRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au John has been director of the Firm since 1979, and specialises in corporate financial strategic advice, mergers, and acquisitions. His experience includes roles in business advisory services, auditing, accounting services and taxation advice. John is a Fellow Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, as well as CPA Australia. He is also a Registered Tax Agent. John has given extensive service to the accounting profession particularly as a member of the New South Wales Divisional Council of the Australian Society of CPAs and of a number of Expert Panels and Professional Committees, including the joint committee between Government and the profession. Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE Kelly McNeill Director +61 2 9930 7700 kelly.mcneillRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Kelly joined the firm in 2022 as a business services director. With over 12 years’ experience working with private clients in big four and mid-tier accounting firms, Kelly advises on a broad range of business and personal taxation matters. Kelly also has in-house family office experience. Kelly works closely with a wide range of clients, with a focus on executives of listed companies, entrepreneurs and start-ups, high net wealth individuals and families, and private family-owned businesses. She specialises in structuring, capital gains tax, international tax issues, superannuation, asset protection and inter-generational planning. Kelly is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand as well as The Taxation Institute, Australia. She holds a Master of Taxation (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) both from the University of NSW. Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE Zoe Dyson Director +61 2 9930 7700 zoe.dysonRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Zoe is a business services director, who joined the firm in November 2016. Prior to joining the firm Zoe worked at big four accountancy firms advising private clients and corporate entities on a range of taxation matters. She specialises in providing tax and accounting advice to high net wealth individuals and businesses on matters including tax structuring, compliance, superannuation, succession, accountancy, and other business-related matters. Whilst industry experience is diverse, Zoe has extensive experience advising professional services businesses and associated individuals, entrepreneurs, and property funds. Zoe is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Economics). Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE Matthew Thorncraft Partner +61 2 9930 7700 matthew.thorncraftRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au With big four firm experience, Matthew has been a business services director since 2014. Working with large privately-owned businesses, subsidiaries of multinational companies, entrepreneurs and high net wealth individuals, Matthew takes a proactive and hands-on approach to advising clients on the full suite of accounting, taxation, and business-related matters. Whilst industry experience is diverse, Matthew has extensive experience working with large privately held businesses operating in the property development and construction industries where he has acted as an outsourced CFO and provided finance function services. Matthew is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, a Registered Tax Agent and member of The Tax Institute, Australia. He also holds a diploma in Financial Planning. Expertise 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

OUR PEOPLE Justin Fletcher Partner +61 2 9930 7700 justin.fletcherRH@rawlinson-hunter.com.au Justin is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. He is a registered Company Auditor and holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting. He provides a broad range of business and corporate advisory services – including statutory financial reporting, taxation compliance and external audit services. His advisory skills also extend to superannuation, business group restructuring, completion of business and share valuations, due diligence reports and financial analysis and modelling. Expertise 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