ABN BAS: MeetTheTeam

ABOUT ABN BAS > Meet the Team

ABN BAS has five directors, among these three are Registered Tax Agents and four Chartered Accountants / CPAs. Additionally, all of the directors of Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) are directors of ABN BAS, reflecting the tight integration between the two firms.Please click on the various team photos below to read more about the ABN BAS team.

Directors

Kelvin Deer

Kelvin's primary role at ABN BAS is as a technical consultant and to drive the business at a strategic level. Kelvin has a particular expertise in matters relating to the property and construction industry and the formation of syndicated property trusts.Kelvin and his ABN BAS co-directors - Peter Thorp, Darren Hagarty and Kellie Powell - operate a medium sized accounting and financial service practice, PT Partners, which was formed in 1998, as well as being centrally involved in ABN BAS's sister entity, Australian Bookkeepers Network, which was formed in 2001.

Darren Hagarty

Darren's primary role at ABN BAS is as a technical consultant and to drive the business at a strategic level. Darren has a particular expertise in matters relating to business structuring and succession planning.Darren and his ABN BAS co-directors - Peter Thorp, Kelvin Deer and Kellie Powell - operate a medium sized accounting and financial service practice, PT Partners, which was formed in 1998, as well as being centrally involved in ABN BAS's sister entity, Australian Bookkeepers Network, which was formed in 2001.

Leanne Lewis

Leanne's primary role at ABN BAS is to raise its awareness level and profile across the Australian Bookkeeper Network (ABN) member base.Leanne is the operational heartbeat of ABN. She is vastly experienced in customer service and plays a vital role in coordinating many of ABN's events and projects. Leanne takes the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that ABN Members receive the very best service, and the relationship between ABN and ABN BAS is but one aspect of that. Leanne maintains a constant dialogue with our strategic partners, the Tax Office and the broader bookkeeping industry.

Kellie Powell

Kellie's primary role at ABN BAS is as a technical consultant on issues of superannuation and retirement planning. Kellie is an Authorised Representative with Securitor Financial Group Ltd and is licensed to advise on Managed Investments, Superannuation, Insurance and Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Kellie and her ABN BAS co-directors - Peter Thorp, Darren Hagarty and Kelvin Deer - operate a medium sized accounting and financial service practice, PT Partners, which was formed in 1998, as well as being centrally involved in ABN BAS's sister entity, Australian Bookkeepers Network, which was formed in 2001.

Peter Thorp

Peter's primary role at ABN BAS is as a technical consultant and to drive the business at a strategic level. Peter has a particular expertise in matters relating to business valuation and re-structuring. Peter and his ABN BAS co-directors - Kelvin Deer, Darren Hagarty and Kellie Powell - operate a medium sized accounting and financial service practice, PT Partners, which was formed in 1998, as well as being centrally involved in ABN BAS's sister entity, Australian Bookkeepers Network, which was formed in 2001.

Support Team

Kathy Crew
	Kathy is the chief coordinator of BAS & IAS Certifications through our BAS Wizard Partner Program, and also looks after the quality assurance requirements of the program. Kathy liaises directly with ABN's director, Darren Hagarty, on any complex certification problems that are encountered as well as any advanced technical questions received from our members.

Tracey Steuart
	Tracey lends welcome support to Kathy Crew in the BAS certification and lodgement role. Tracey is also the accounts manager and assumes responsibility for the invoicing and direct debiting of BAS certification and lodgement fees.

Josh McMullen
	Josh is ABN's chief technical editor and researcher. Holding a Bachelor of Laws, Josh is vastly experienced in all areas of income tax, FBT and GST law. Josh is the editor of ABN BAS's newsletter and fields many of the technical questions received through the ABN BAS Helpline.

Beth Giebels
	As our receptionist and email gatekeeper, Beth is quite often a member's first point of contact with ABN BAS and if she can't solve your question or help with your enquiry, she will find the person who can.