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Accountants Gympie
Welcome to Carbon Gympie
Our Financial Services in Gympie
Our team of accountants near you in Gympie can help you with tax compliance, tax returns and all aspects of accounting.
Located near you, our bookkeeping, business systems, CFO services and payroll experts can help your business grow.
Do you have an amazing business idea, but need guidance, advice or investment to get it up and running?
Stay on track to achieve your business or personal goals with tailored finance solutions from Carbon Finance in Gympie.
Carbon Insurance Brokers in Gympie can help you enjoy peace of mind knowing your business is adequately insured.
Carbon Wealth Management at Gympie will get to know you and create a personal financial strategy that reflects your needs.
Need us to do it all so you can focus on growing your business? We’ve got you covered.
Professional accounting services in Gympie
Our team at Carbon Gympie specialise in providing stellar accounting services to local small and medium businesses. We boast a wealth of experience that you can count on to take your business to the next level.
We are home to critical thinkers – auditors and certified professionals who combine strategy with in-depth subject matter knowledge to provide trusted advice and services that are pivotal to scaling investments and managing wealth.
Our tax accountants in Gympie advise on a diverse range of business, wealth and finance matters, from technical tax tasks and projects through to complex SMSF concerns.
Our aim is to provide our clients with the accounting and bookkeeping tools that they need to make sound business decisions, whether they need assistance with understanding their tax compliance or with their tax planning for the year ahead. The fact is, we have experienced tax accountants and bookkeepers with the skill sets and track records to offer great value to businesses, big and small.
Our proud history
Before partnering with Carbon in 2020, Carbon Gympie was known as Charter Partners, a local accounting firm established in 1932.
Led by Partners Anthony McPhee and Inga Jarick, Carbon Gympie has a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping local businesses grow.
Through the partnership with Carbon, our Gympie office can now provide other key business services such as finance and lending, business insurance, payroll, financial planning and more.
Proudly supporting our Gympie Community
Supporting the local community is at the heart of what we do at Carbon Gympie. We believe in giving back to the local community, important causes and charities in more ways than just monetary donation.
As well as raising money, we also get involved with as many activities as we can to show our support. Our Carbonities love to get behind a good cause, so please send any suggestions to us!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between finance and accounting?
Accounting will focus on the day-to-day cashflow in and out of a business, whereas finance is a more general term that encompasses the management of liabilities, assets and projected growth.Are accountant fees tax deductible?
Yes. Your accountant’s fees are typically tax deductible. This applies to individuals and businesses.What information should you bring to a tax agent?
When seeing one of our tax agents in Gympie, you should bring identification, your most recent tax return, wage statements, income statements and proof of expenses. The better prepared you are, the more streamlined the process will be.Can I use my self-managed super fund to buy a residential property in Gympie?
Yes. You can use your SMSF to purchase a residential property in Gympie, or elsewhere, from a non-related third party.Our Insights
How can we help you?
A local team dedicated to your business.
Anthony McPhee
PARTNER
Anthony joined Carbon in 2020, bringing over 25 years' of experience to the team. His passion lies in his ability to guide his clients through their business journey. Anthony is currently learning Russian and loves to golf.
Inga Jarick
PARTNER
With over 30 years’ experience in a variety of finance roles, Inga has developed extensive experience and knowledge. Inga is an asset to the Gympie team, having been raised on a cattle and sugar cane property.
Shaun Ward
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SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Accounting & Tax
Shaun Ward
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Shaun has recently completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of the Sunshine Coast and is currently studying for his CPA qualification. Shaun is passionate about helping his clients grow their businesses and assisting them in making strategic financial decisions. In his spare time, Shaun enjoys a relaxing weekend away camping in our great outdoors and piloting aeroplanes.
Jo Chubb
CPA
CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Jo Chubb
CLIENT MANAGER
Originally from Gayndah, Jo studied a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) at Bundaberg CQU and completed the CPA program in 2004. Jo lives on a small acreage east of Gympie with her family where they all enjoy the outdoors – camping, horse riding and going to the beach.
Linda Richards
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CLIENT MANAGER
Accounting & Tax
Linda Richards
CLIENT MANAGER
Linda graduated from the University of Southern Queensland in 1998 with a Bachelor of Business. She has 20 years accounting experience that she brings to Carbon, which makes her well placed to understand clients’ requirements. Linda enjoys the personal interaction with clients and strives to provide them with reliable, quality service and foster enduring relationships. The team also enjoys Linda’s occasional joke and quirky sense of humour.
Benjamin Caufield
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Benjamin Caufield
ACCOUNTANT
Benjamin is an Accountant, working in our Gympie office. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance from Griffith University Nathan Campus. Outside of work he enjoys listening to music and catching up with friends. Australia is his favourite place to be since there is no place like home!
Sharon Ferguson
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Sharon Ferguson
ACCOUNTANT
Beginning her career in 2000, Sharon brings a plethora of knowledge and her Certificate IV in Accounting to the Gympie team. Sharon is also a registered BAS Agent and enjoys working in accounting because every day brings a new challenge. Sharon loves the outdoors and, on the weekends, can be found camping, fishing, horse-riding or playing tennis with her family.
Nicole Shaw
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ACCOUNTANT
Accounting & Tax
Nicole Shaw
ACCOUNTANT
Beginning her career in 2013, Nicole gained a wealth of knowledge completing her degree in a Bachelor of Accounting at Central Queensland University. Nicole has experienced a wide variety of industries giving her a broader understanding of the different requirements. Nicole has intentions to further her qualifications by studying to obtain CPA. In her free time, Nicole enjoys pulling out her camera and dabbling in landscape, macro & night shots.
Charlotte Pegues
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Accounting & Tax
Charlotte Pegues
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Born and raised in France, she has brought her friendly smile, experience and versatile skills to support the accounting team for our Gympie team for the past 7 years. With a keen eye for detail and an approachable nature, Charlotte has become a valued team member who can be relied upon. Also a full time mum, Charlotte likes to get outdoors on her acreage in Amamoor where there is always something to do.
Rebecca-Jo Lewis
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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Accounting & Tax
Rebecca-Jo Lewis
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Bec is one of our Administration Assistants who supports our Gympie office. Having worked in accounting firms since finishing high school and completing her Diploma of Management, this makes Bec a valuable member of the team. Outside of work, she loves a good BBQ and being adventurous with her two sons (especially when there are animals involved!).
Josh Dearle
PARTNER
Josh Dearle is a CA who joined Carbon in 2020 with a wealth of experience in helping businesses access the R&D tax incentive. Having worked at EY, Grant Thorton, BDO and Deloitte, Josh worked with a variety of businesses and enjoys forming lasting relationships.
Gail Rogerson
PARTNER
Having experience in being a broad minded logistical thinker, Gail has the skillset to assess, plan and implement a project utilising the people and resources available to provide mutually beneficial results
Fenix Bryant
PARTNER
Fenix Bryant partnered with Carbon in 2019 to launch Carbon Concierge. As someone who thrives on achieving the best possible result for clients, Fenix finds value in being able to find a solution for every business’ problem.
Mark Spencer
DIRECTOR
Mark joined Carbon in 2020 to head-up our insurance division. With nearly 30 years experience within the Perth Intermediated Insurance sector, Mark has extensive knowledge of both industry and product disciplines which he passes onto his SME and corporate clients.
Andreas Kettemann
DIRECTOR
Andreas joined Carbon in 2018 as a director within our wealth division. He specialises in superannuation and retirement planning, including asset protection, cash flow management, SMSFs and investments. Andreas is passionate about ensuring his clients achieve their financial goals and being part of their journey in achieving them.
Ryan Eastman
DIRECTOR
Ryan joined Carbon Finance after working seven years at Westpac in personal banking, business banking and home finance roles. Previously, he worked for Perth’s largest property investment firms as a broker. Originally from Country Victoria, he moved to Perth in 2013. Ryan takes an advice-based approach to mortgage broking, liaising with the respective experts to ensure his clients’ lending strategy compliments their other investments.
Jacob Reed
DIRECTOR
With a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Cert IV and Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking, Jacob was previously a finance broker at a large investment firm before joining the team at Carbon Finance. As a finance broker, Jacob offers advisory based mortgage and finance strategies tailored to clients' individual goals.
Jamie Davison
CO-FOUNDER
Jamie is a CPA with a swag of university degrees and broad experience across chartered and corporate accounting. He co-founded Carbon with Nathan in 2014 and is the foundation of our bookkeeping team. Aside from Carbon, Jamie spends his time as a board member for multiple tech start-ups and believes in giving back to the community.
Nathan Hood
CO-FOUNDER
Nathan bought into Sterling Accountants in 2006 and then co-founded Carbon with Jamie in 2014. Nathan was the foundation to our accounting team in Perth, and leads our accountants in Osborne Park. He finds it extremely rewarding to work with business owners to improve their profitability and watch their companies grow.
Mason Dunn
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mason joined Carbon as our Group Financial Controller after impressive stints in EY and Wesfarmers. When Mason isn’t busy making us all look good, he enjoys snorkelling and camping outdoors, playing video games, and staring lovingly at his Pokémon card collection.
Tracie Clark
CPA
HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
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Tracie Clark
HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
Before moving into financial planning and working with high-net-worth clients, Tracie started her career as an assistant accountant in 1996. In 2002, she started her own financial planning practice, advising clients on financial strategy, superannuation, insurance, SMSF and investment management. Since selling her business, she’s worked as a consultant and non-executive Director for several not-for-profits and early-stage companies. Tracie describes financial planning as a very rewarding career as you’re able to help educate clients on the benefits of saving.
Poonam Di Iorio
HEAD OF SUPERANNUATION
A Chartered Accountant, SMSF Accredited Specialist and financial adviser with over 18 years of experience in public practice and a Bachelor of Commerce in Professional Accounting and Finance, Poonam is a true asset to our team. With a passion for superannuation, she loves being able to build lasting relationships with clients and help them achieve their financial and personal goals. Outside of work you can find Poonam reading, catching up with friends, dancing or spending hours at the beach.
Juliana Malta
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GROWTH & MARKETING MANAGER
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Juliana Malta
GROWTH & MARKETING MANAGER
Juliana joined us in 2020 after a great experience at BDO and Wesfarmers as our new resident guru in CRM and Analytics. In her free time, Juliana could be found either at the beach or on Rottnest.
Zoe Canavan
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BRAND, PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER
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Zoe Canavan
BRAND, PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER
Originally from Brisbane, Zoe moved to Perth in 2017 after always wanting to join the Western Australian life - she got a little lost along the way and lived in Wellington and Melbourne first. Zoe loves to write, but her true love is underwater hockey. Not sure what that is? Neither are we. YouTube it.
Hayden Brown
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GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Hayden Brown
GROUP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Hayden joined Carbon in 2018 bringing heaps of experience in accounting and management, working for firms in the UK before returning to Perth. Hayden tried something different (psychology), but the financial services world called him back and he's now very happily here at Carbon. Hayden has travelled the world extensively (you name it, he's probably done it) but has now settled down to the joys of family bliss.
Susanne Ascott
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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
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Susanne Ascott
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
After working as HR Manager for Club Med in Europe, Susanne came to Australia on an adventure holiday and hasn't left! After moving, Susanne started her MBA where she discovered her interest in law and has since studied law at UWA and completed her Masters as well. Susanne loves to travel, and twice a year goes to Germany to ski and hike the Alps.
Arnie Shinn
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IT MANAGER
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Arnie Shinn
IT MANAGER
Arnie joined the Carbon team in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT & 16 years in Telecommunications (but who’s counting!). Arnie is very much a gamer at heart which is where his passion for technology was born and he is thriving! His love for playing with technology and assisting staff has been a common drive in his role at Carbon. Arnie is a Perth local but enjoys venturing to new places by camping and seeing new sites!
Contact us
Address
28 Excelsior Road
Gympie, QLD 4570
Gympie, QLD 4570
Contact number
(07) 5482 1533
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 17:30
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