James qualified as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser in the UK in the early 1990s and has over 25 years of experience with diverse accounting and professional services firms. His varied experience encompasses all aspects of finance, management accounting, auditing, tax and strategic planning and advisory services.
He has extensive experience within high-level international media, entertainment, music, sports, lifestyle and retail and designer fashion organisations. Included in his resume are spells working with BDO International in the UK and the music and entertainment division of PWC USA.
James immigrated to Australia in 2012 and for the past 2 years has worked as a senior manager in the Gold Coast office of DFK Crosbie. DFK Crosbie is one of the top 50 firms in Australia and is a member of DFK International. James achieved CTA status with The Tax Institute in 2014.
James' primary focus is tax planning in the small and developing business space with special emphasis in advising on structures and tax planning opportunities. James was awarded Dux in The Tax Institute's Chartered Tax Adviser programme at both CTA 1 and CTA 2. Additionally, James frequently assists with the development of The Tax Institutes Continuing Professional Education programme.
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