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PKF announces the promotion of 21 team members
Mar 26, 2023PKF Sydney and Newcastle has recently announced the promotion of 21 team members across their audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate finance, and superannuation teams. The promotions boast an incredible uplift to their team, with six promotions to Manager levels and eight to Intermediate, highlighting the strong capabilities of the firm’s young workforce. The pathway…
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Stacie Shaw has been promoted as PKF’s newest Partner
Jul 14, 2022PKF Sydney and Newcastle has promoted long-time employee, Stacie Shaw to be a Partner in their firm. Stacie started as a trainee in the CA Achiever program in 2006, gaining exposure across several business units. Recalling their experience, Stacie said it’s been joy at PKF to be responsible for someone’s grin. “PKF gives me the…
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Local talent recognised in 2022 Australian Accounting Awards
Jun 28, 2022From the vast pool of Hunter accounting professionals in the region, a select few were named finalists and winners at the 2022 Australian Accounting Awards. The Australian Accounting Awards is dedicated to recognising success and innovation among leading firms and accountants across the nation. Major wins from the region included Mentor of the Year winner,…
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PKF’s Andrew Beattie and Stacie Shaw named as finalists in Australian Accounting Award
May 9, 2022PKF has announced Director, Andrew Beattie, and Commercial Manager, Stacie Shaw, are finalists in the 2022 Australian Accounting Awards. The awards recognise over 290 high-achieving professionals across 34 categories. Having made a strong commitment to his team over the past 15 years, Andrew is set to be a top contender for this year’s Mentor of…
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PKF appoints new Managing Director
Mar 14, 2022PKF Sydney and Newcastle has appointed Bob Bell as their new Managing Director, effective immediately. Bob takes the reins from Steve Meyn who has been appointed to the role of PKF Australia Chair alongside the new CEO, Peter Cannan. The leadership handover is a natural progression that is in keeping with the firm’s strategy. During his tenure,…
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Auditors take the lead as PKF promote to the top
Mar 2, 2022PKF has recently announced 19 promotions across their audit and assurance, corporate finance, and business recovery and insolvency teams. The most notable being that of the promotion of David Hutchison and Kevin Helmers to Principal. Both David and Kevin are regarded as integral leaders within the firm’s audit and assurance unit. David started with PKF…
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PKF collaborates with GHO to accelerate path to profit for start-ups
Jan 8, 2022PKF Sydney & Newcastle have joined forces with brand, product, and marketing experts, GHO, to bring a new type of ventures proposition to Australian Startups. GHO and PKF have uniquely designed programs that provide a framework for innovation and growth, prioritising go-to-market strategies over blue sky thinking and idea generation. Despite a growth in professional…
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PKF expands tax team with familiar face
Nov 29, 2021It’s all about expansion and growth for Newcastle business advisory and accounting firm, PKF as they are set to welcome back alumni, Victoria Dawes to their specialist tax team as a Principal. Adding to the firm’s strong tax presence, Victoria joins Darren Shone, a well-known Newcastle personality known for his expertise in complex tax matters,…
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PKF goes pink in support of Hunter Breast Care Nurses
Oct 28, 2021Clients of local accounting firm, PKF got a surprise this month when their engagement letters and communications from PKF came with a certain pink hue. For the mid-tier accounting and business advisory firm, October is usually a busy time in preparation for the Annual Breast Care Breakfast, an event that began 14 years ago, raising…
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PKF announces three new senior promotions
Sep 15, 2021Newcastle accounting and business advisory firm, PKF has elevated Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist, Daniel Clements to Partner and Newcastle Business Advisory Services’ Hanna Barry and Jackie Marriott to Principal. Daniel has been with the firm for 8 years working under Self-Managed Super-Fund (SMSF) expert, David Henriksen, who has been preparing him for leadership. He has…
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PKF employees recognised as Women in Finance Award finalists
Aug 10, 2021PKF has announced that Audit Manager, Katie Johnston, and Commercial Manager, Stacie Shaw, have been named finalists in this year’s Women in Finance Awards. Up against over 250 high-achieving professionals across 28 categories, the team are proud that two of their finest members are being recognised for their contributions to the accounting profession. Katie said…
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Investment in west end business hub pays dividends
Jun 23, 2017In 2014, PKF Newcastle transformed 755 Hunter Street, the former surf shop of Mark Richards, into a state-of-the-art business precinct. Now, in 2017, 755 Hunter Street has truly become a beacon of collaboration in the west end, filled with over 150 business professionals. The latest addition – Booksmart Accounting Solutions – joins PKF Newcastle, CVG…
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Ten-year partnership raises over $194,000
Oct 26, 2016For over ten years PKF Newcastle, The Wests Group and Newcastle Herald have collaborated together to raise funds for the education and training of the Hunter’s breast care nurses. In 2016, more than $22,000 was raised at PKFs Annual Breast Care Fundraiser Breakfast, highlighting the enormous heart and generosity of the Hunter community and the…
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Hunter Leader | Sally Bartley
Oct 21, 2016Sally Bartley is passionate about raising the bar in the recruitment industry and has more than 17 years’ experience across a range of sectors. She began her career working with multinational companies out of Sydney before returning home to Newcastle, joining Richardson Recruitment in 2001 where she worked with Ali Kimmorley. Ali and Sally established peoplefusion…
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Business finalists announced for Chamber awards
Jul 1, 2016Australia’s most prestigious Regional Business Awards have named more than 80 companies and individuals as finalists. The 10 categories in the Hunter Business Awards, sponsored by The University of Newcastle, will be presented at a gala function on Friday, 5 August 2016. Hunter Business Chamber President Ross Taggart said today that it was exciting to…
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HunterNet Future Leaders launches for 2016
May 3, 2016With the launch of the 2016 HunterNet Future Leaders Program, HunterNet announced that they are set to expand on the success of last year. This year’s program was launched on Thursday 28 April 16 at PKF offices on Hunter Street. 85 business professionals attended to hear about the program and welcome this year’s participants. This…
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Most innovative becomes Top Shots event
Apr 20, 2016In its fourth year, the BRW Most Innovative Companies Breakfast has disrupted itself. And not only with a name change. “The BRW lists have moved out of home,” CEO of Ideation at Work and producer of the event, Christina Gerakiteys, said. “They now sit within the Australian Financial Review. With PKF our major sponsor for…
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Innovation redefines client approach
Apr 5, 2016PKF’s Newcastle office has launch a revolutionary new approach to client service, embracing technology and collaboration to design and deliver the future of choice their clients envisage. Managing Director of PKF Newcastle, Steve Meyn, said that the Future of Choice would ensure that the firm understands the specific goals of its clients so all strategies,…
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Fraud and risk on PKF radar
Mar 23, 2016The Newcastle, Sydney and Melbourne offices of leading accounting and business advisory firm, PKF, is partnering with RISQ Group’s Risk Advisory & Forensics business to deliver a holistic and integrated fraud investigation and risk consulting offering. Managing Director of PKF Sydney and Newcastle, Steve Meyn, said that PKF Forensic and Risk Services would provide a…
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New President for Hunter Young Professionals
Feb 17, 2016Hunter Young Professionals (HYP) debuts a new board this year, with a new President and six new Directors on the team. James Callender, from nib Health Funds, was elected to lead the board this year, and welcomed in a year of “innovation, conversation and connection”. “I am very excited to welcome six new members to…
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Diversity finalists announced
Feb 16, 2016Chair of the 2016 Hunter Diversity Awards, Belinda Smith, said that each of the 2016 finalists demonstrated great leadership in developing policy but it was their commitment to executing this into practice that was encouraging and influencing diversity in the Hunter. “Innovation and collaboration are critical to the region’s ability to be diverse, fair and…
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HunterNet moves to new Hunter Street home
Jan 18, 2016The Hunter region’s leading industry collaboration and innovation body, HunterNet, has kicked off 2016 in its new home at 755 Hunter Street, Newcastle West. HunterNet CEO, Tony Cade, said the move was a strong strategic step for the organisation. “This is a long term solution for us and our members,” Tony said. “Strategically, it makes…
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Conference designed to help kickstart your business
Jan 15, 2016PKF is partnering with business improvement specialist, Momentum and NAB to deliver a Kickstart Conference designed for business owners that really want to hit the ground running in 2016. Momentum Director, David Crook says that for many business owners it can feel like it takes three months to get the New Year started. “Before you know…
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PKF builds on Business Advisory capability
Dec 29, 2015Business Advisor, Greg Cox, has joined the PKF Newcastle team as a Partner bringing more than 20 years of experience. Greg was a former Partner at McCosker Partners, Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers and PKF Newcastle’s predecessor, Lawler Partners. He has a host of experience encompassing taxation planning and advisory as well as specific expertise in profit…
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PKF provides blank canvas for Hunter TAFE students
Nov 23, 2015Diploma of Graphic Design graduate, Pip Armstrong, was announced as the winner of an innovative design competition at Hunter TAFE’s Graduate Exhibition last week. Local accounting, financial and business advisory firm, PKF Newcastle, offered its building fa√ßade on Hunter Street as a blank canvas for Hunter TAFE design students, with Pip taking out the $1,000…
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Fresh idea to focus on engineering innovation
Nov 19, 2015A leadership program for younger businesspeople, developed by HunterNet, has resulted in the development of four feasible concepts to build the growth and prosperity of the Hunter region. The winners of the HunterNet Future Leaders Program were announced on Friday, 13 November 2015 at the HunterNet Future Leaders inaugural Gala Dinner. After the judges deliberated…
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PKF host annual fundraiser
Oct 15, 2015More than $35,000 was raised at PKF’s annual Breast Care Fundraiser Breakfast on Thursday morning, to continue supporting the Hunter region’s specialist nurses. Hosted by NBN Television’s Natasha Beyersdorf, the event saw more than 300 people fill the Starlight Room at Wests New Lambton to hear about the inspiring work of the Hunter Nurse Education…
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Hunter Leader | Jennifer Leslie
Sep 25, 2015Those who know Jennifer Leslie describe her as extremely professional, ethical and financially literate. She is also a highly recognised leader in a male dominated profession. Jennifer has more than 30 years experience in business finance, investment, superannuation and governance that has shaped the leader she is today. Jennifer is not only leading the Wealth…
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Advice on employee share schemes
Sep 11, 2015A panel of Hunter business leaders have organised a seminar to help advise business owners on the benefits and features of employee share schemes and ensure those that already have them in place have structured them correctly to get the most from their teams. Attendees will hear from Iain Spittal and Andrew Jones of PKF,…
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Event to help future proof your business
Jul 3, 2015The Business Centre (Newcastle Region) is holding a seminar to help local businesses ensure they are ready for the unexpected. The free event will help attendees develop an holistic approach in building their organisational resilience, define and valuate business assets and identify and assess their business risks. Narelle McClelland, General Manager, The Business Centre (Newcastle Region)…
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Hunter Business Chamber announce finalists
Jun 29, 2015The Hunter Business Chamber (HBC) has named more than 70 companies and individuals as finalists in their annual Awards. HBC President, Ross Taggart, said that the 10 categories in the Hunter Business Awards, sponsored by Gradschool at the University of Newcastle, would be presented at a gala function at Wests, New Lambton on Friday, 7…
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PKF Lawler align with PKF Australia Network
May 3, 2015In March 2014 the Lawler national alliance joined the PKF network in Australia and at the end of the financal year the rebrand will be complete. Steve Meyn, Managing Director Newcastle and Sydney said that the key strategic move reflected the growing importance of having a high quality global connection in the industry, whilst retaining…
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Hunter Leader | Simon Rutherford
Mar 27, 2015Simon Rutherford began with PKF Lawler Newcastle as a Trainee Accountant and worked his way up as to his current position as a Partner and Director. He founded the Financial Planning Practice and also led the commencement of the Corporate Finance offering. Outside of business Simon has a passion for sports including surfing, skiing, golf…
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HunterNet award member organisations
Dec 3, 2014Local manufacturing, engineering and specialist services organisation HunterNet, recently held their Annual Chairman’s Awards, recognising the achievements of their members. Incorporated in 1992, HunterNet involves over 200 companies, active in national and international infrastructure and asset management, energy and resources, defence and advanced manufacturing supply chains. On Tuesday, 18 November 2014 at the Fort Scratchley…
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Lawler joins PKF, Forsythes Risk to join Lawler
Mar 6, 2014Lawler, a leading Australian mid-tier accountancy and business advisory alliance, this week joined PKF, currently ranked the 12th largest global accounting network. On 3 March 2014, five Lawler firms (in eight locations) joined four existing PKF firms to represent PKF in Australia. The global PKF network includes 300 member firms across 400 locations, in around…
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Lawler wins BRW Client Choice Awards
Feb 22, 2014Lawler, a group of independent like-minded accounting firms has been recognised for outstanding client service by winning two national BRW Client Choice Awards: Best Client relationship management Best provider as rated by the C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs and COOs). The Awards are announced annually and are based on research conducted independently by Beaton Consulting who directly…
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