Kim, a Proserpine local, joined the team at Accountancy Plus in May 2008. Since then, Kim has completed a business degree majoring in accounting, has married and now has two beautiful daughters who keep her extremely busy. Kim is a Senior Manager and Partner of the firm, who mentors our undergraduates. Kim specialises in business advisory and management, cash flow projections, tax planning, and benchmarking.
In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending time with her family.
Steve, a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA) with over 40 years’ experience, was the founder of APW, with the origins dating back to 1985. He graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor Of Economics and moved to the Whitsundays with his wife Bennie, where both their children were born and raised. They now reside in Victoria where Steve acts as a consultant, providing expertise in the business, taxation and financial arena with specialist property knowledge and sagacity. He is a passionate die-hard motorbike enthusiast and, together with Bennie, enjoy time spent travelling through the Australian country-side on his bike.
Barbara joined our team as Practice Manager in August 2019 following 14 years in the UK working for a shipping company. Barbara, originally from New Zealand, has extensive experience in human resources including staff management with a background in banking, the tourism sector, the oil and gas industry and shipping. Barbara and her husband moved to the Whitsundays to be closer to family. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring Australia, and spending time with family.
As a CPA accountant of the firm, Karen completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Griffith University in 1990. Originally from the Gold Coast, Karen and her husband Scott decided on a lifestyle change and moved to the beautiful Whitsunday area in mid 2012. Karen has worked in public practice for many years where she handles all aspects of small to medium businesses and other complex structures such as the building and construction areas, transport, retail, hospitality and many more.
Jackie graduated from Central Queensland University with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) in 1991 and then completed her CPA soon afterwards. Jackie has worked as an Accountant and Commercial Manager in many industries including Public practice, the Mining Industry, Commercial & Retail, as well as Local Council.
Jackie is a local from Mackay and moved to Cannonvale in 2012. Jackie’s professional passion lies in helping small businesses become successful. She has a love for fishing, boating, holidaying and having fun.
Jordan began working for APW in November 2014 as Office Manager quickly cementing her position within the company and providing a calm presence to our busy office.
Following a period of maternity leave, Jordan returned as our Corporate Secretarial Liaison, responsible for maintaining and supporting our growing corporate side of the Practice, ably assisting our Director and Accountants, and providing support to our Practice Manager and the administration team. Working remotely, Jordan is adept at Xero and performs several administration roles within APW.
In her spare time, Jordan loves spending time with her family and friends, and exploring the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Ali, originally from Cannonvale, joined us in January 2020, having previously worked for several local businesses in the region including banks and law firms. Ali is a fully qualified bookkeeper and a registered BAS agent. She is also a Commissioner for Declarations. Ali is responsible for our client’s bookkeeping needs, liaising with the ATO, preparing, and lodging BAS and assisting our Accountants’ with queries, to list just a few of the roles she performs.
In her spare time, Ali loves working with her horses, and spending time with her daughter, two dogs and two cats.
A Proserpine local, Molly was born and educated in the area before beginning her career with Westpac, where she spent many years. She later gained further experience in administrative roles prior to joining APW as our Receptionist.
Molly is married to Tony, a local electrician, and has two grown children. Now a proud grandmother, she enjoys gym sessions, fishing, reading a good book, and making the most of family time.
Sarah joined APW in August 2023 as a qualified Accountant. Following a period of travel, she now works remotely with the team and supports our Senior Accountants in the preparation of business tax returns and financial statements.
Sarah is about to commence her CPA studies, further strengthening her technical expertise and commitment to professional development. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys going to the beach, hiking, exploring new places & spending time with her loved ones.
