Our People

No tax, accounting or business problem is too complex that I can’t find you options. I work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Edward’s 15 years’ of professional experience as a tax accountant have given him a unique ability to provide clear answers to complex problems. Prior to joining Calibre, Edward was a Senior Manager at Crowe Horwath, and was an integral part of the Asian Business Division in the firm.

Qualifications

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 2006.
• Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney.

Expertise

• Tax accountant and business advisor to Asian multinationals, including internationally reputable corporations established in Australia.
• Commercial and taxation solutions for SMEs and high net wealth individuals.
• Structuring and start up solutions for new businesses in Australia.

With my broad skill set and experience in taxation, management accounting and business advisory, I am best placed to assist you in growing your business.

James has a uniquely broad skill set as a tax accountant in an industry of narrow specialization.  Prior to joining Calibre, James was an Associate Principal at Crowe Howarth. During his 15 years of professional experience, he has worked in numerous divisions, including Asian business, taxation, and business services.

Qualifications

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 2006
• Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales.

Expertise

• Tax accountant to multinational corporations and family group businesses.
• International tax advisory services, including transfer pricing and thin capitalisation.
• Dispute resolution and auditing with various state and federal tax departments
• Management accounting and business advisor services to corporate groups in hospitality, facilities management, and technology

John has over 24 years’ experience as an auditor and business advisor, including 12 years as a partner of PWC Australia. He has built a substantial network of contacts among business owners, key management executives, investors, and government officials. Moreover, John’s passion for helping Not-for-profits, particularly those combating heart disease, has led him to become an Appeals Committee member of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
• Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University.

Expertise

• Auditing and advising of privately owned businesses and high net worth individuals regarding growth strategies, capital raising, and business exits.
• Management of numerous acquisition and disposal due diligence assignments includes engagements ranging from $1m to $3 billion.

Adrian Abbott is a Senior Tax Advisor to Calibre Business Advisory. He has over 35 years of experience as a tax accountant providing tax, accounting, and business advisory advice to high net worth individuals and medium- sized corporations

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Chartered Tax Advisor with The Tax Institute.
• Admitted Barrister at Law of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Expertise

• tax, accounting, and business advisory advice across a range of industries, including commercial and industrial property, retail, jewellery, and toll manufacturing, health, and agriculture.
• unique expertise in resolving tax disputes.

Kyungyoung Co runs our Korean office. He has over 14 years of professional experience as a tax accountant. Prior to joining Calibre, he was a Managing Director at Crowe Horwath Seoul, providing a range of risk, strategic, and innovation business advisory services to multinationals, banks, government departments and education. He previously worked at Ernst & Young and IBM BCS, providing business advisor services for global financial group's strategy, process innovation and risk agenda.

Qualifications

• Master of Finance degree from the University of Sogang.

Expertise

• Business advisor to Asian multinationals, including corporations established in Korea and china.
• Marketing and sales advisory for companies from the Asia-Pacific to the Korea market.
• Risk Management advisory for the financial sector.

A fluent speaker of Vietnamese, Kenny enjoys the challenge of being a tax accountant who assists clients in achieving ambitious financial goals. Prior to joining Calibre, Kenny had over 13 years’ experience at the Commonwealth Bank as a Private Wealth Manager providing wealth accumulation and advisory services to high net wealth individuals.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning).
• Certificate IV in General Insurance Underwriting.
• Graduate Certificate in Finance.
• Masters in Business & Finance (in progress).
• Accredited risk insurance writer.

Expertise

• Personal financial planning.
• Advice on investment and superannuation products.

Dr Doug Hinchliffe, is an Industry Advisor to Calibre Business Advisory in the field of education, training, and management. He is currently CEO and Director and Adjunct Professor of the Australian Institute of Business and Management, trading as King's Own Institute, Sydney, a private institute of higher education offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in commerce.

Qualifications

• PhD, CPT, MSc, MEd, BEc, BEd, Grad Dip Ed Admin, TPTC, DSMC, DSAC,GAICD

Expertise

• He has taught widely and at all levels in education and training in Australia and internationally.
• Successfully directed three university business turnarounds and start-ups of 1,000 – 4,000 students, each within three years of initial operations.
• Pioneered his own courses with the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
• As a former Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel, pioneered systems in disaster management, performance technology and defence training.

Yetti is an outstanding qualified business services manager with over 12 years of experience in practice. Prior to joining Calibre, she was involved in the growth of a number of mid-sized firms, developing expertise in a number of key disciplines and different industries.

Qualifications

• Certified Practicing Accountant since 2010
• Graduate Conversion Course – Company Law and Taxation Law, UTS 2004-2005
• Master of Commerce in Finance and Accounting, Macquarie University 2002 – 2004
• Bachelor of Economics in Accounting – Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia 1998 to 2001

Expertise

• SMSF accounting and tax solutions
• Property development financial and management reporting
• Tax and accounting planning for businesses and family groups