In Sydney, Donna Arnold and Warrick Oakes have been promoted to partner, while David Prescott steps into the role in Perth. In addition, Troy Smith has been promoted to director in Adelaide. All four new appointees are Chartered Accountants, reflecting the Association’s commitment to technical excellence and professional standards.

These appointments follow a series of promotions in November, which saw the addition of three partners and six directors, underscoring the depth of talent within the Association.

Mark Muller, chair of the HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association, said the promotions reflect the strength of the firms and the calibre of their people.

“Our profession is evolving rapidly with increasing complexity across all practices. Demand for sophisticated tax advice, transaction support and innovation incentives is accelerating, making deep technical capability more critical than ever for our clients. These promotions highlight the areas where we see the greatest need – complex corporate and international tax, M&A and valuation expertise, business advisory and R&D-focused growth strategies.

“At the same time, we continue to embrace technological advancements while staying true to our core focus: people and clients.”

Donna Arnold brings over 15 years’ experience in tax advisory, including senior leadership roles at the Australian Taxation Office. She specialises in corporate and international tax. Donna holds a master’s in professional accounting and a bachelor of economics from the University of New South Wales.

Warrick Oakes has been with the Sydney firm’s corporate advisory division since 2016 and is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions. He works with Australian and international firms with a range of services including transaction due diligence, valuation services and strategic growth opportunities. He is an accredited advisor with Family Business Association.

David Prescott first joined HLB Mann Judd as a cadet in 2007 and spent nine years with the firm before moving to the UK. He returned to Perth in 2018 to re-join the firm’s business advisory services division. David has a particular focus on taxation advice and compliance, and holds a bachelor of commerce (accounting) from Curtin University.

Troy Smith is a research and development (R&D) tax specialist, supporting clients in strategic advisory, the R&D Tax Incentive, Early-Stage Innovation Company (ESIC) scheme, and other growth-focused initiatives. He joined the Adelaide firm in 2019 and is a member of R&D Tax Advisers Association . He holds a bachelor of commerce (accounting & management) from the University of Adelaide.

The promotions cap off a significant year for the Association, which expanded its network with a Newcastle-based audit and assurance business joining and the acquisition of a Perth advisory firm.

The HLB Mann Judd network now comprises 12 independent member firms located in major cities and regional business centres in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, as well as one representative firm.

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Greg Quin

Accounting and advisory association, HLB Mann Judd, has appointed several new partners and directors, including a new managing partner for Insolvency WA, Greg Quin.

HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association chair, Tony Fittler, said the number of new appointments – seven in total – across several firms within the network demonstrates its strong growth and depth of talent. In addition to Insolvency WA, the Perth, Sydney, Wollongong and Auckland firms have all made senior appointments.

“Amid trying market conditions, the number of appointments illustrates our commitment to nurturing our people by providing them with professional development opportunities at the most senior level.

“The next six to 12 months will be challenging for Australian businesses as our economy enters a phase of real uncertainty. For professional service firms like ours, having the right people in the right roles will ensure our clients are strategically and financially positioned to manage the current and future challenges,” he said.

Commenting on the appointment of Mr Quin in particular, Mr Fittler said he brings both established referral relationships and strong leadership skills into the role of managing partner.

“Given the economic outlook, insolvency will likely be an area to experience high demand and require specialist capabilities. Greg will be a steady hand and provide senior counsel and guidance to the Insolvency WA firm.

“Greg’s appointment demonstrates how important the insolvency division is to the continuing success of the firm, and I have the utmost faith in Greg’s ability to deliver results as he transitions from partner to managing partner,” he said.

Mr Quin has been a partner at HLB Mann Judd Insolvency WA since 2021 and has over 14 years of corporate and personal insolvency experience. He primarily specialises in voluntary administrations, creditors’ voluntary liquidations and bankruptcies.

He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Professional Member of the Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association.

In addition to the appointment of Mr Quin, other partner and director appointments include:

• Gaurav Chitnis joins HLB Mann Judd Perth as partner for the tax consulting division. Mr Chitnis has over 17 years’ experience as a tax adviser in the small to medium size businesses sector. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University, with a major in accounting and finance, as well as a Juris Doctor from The University of Western Australia. He is also a Certified Practicing Accountant, Certified Tax Adviser, and a CPD Committee member of The Taxation Institute.
• David Healy has been promoted to partner within the Perth firm’s corporate and audit services division. Mr Healy began his career in Ireland before joining HLB Mann Judd in 2009. A Chartered Accountant, he is heavily involved in the audits of numerous WA listed companies and large private companies across a range of industries including resources, not-for-profit, manufacturing, building and construction, finance, and technology.
• David Prescott has been promoted to director within the Perth business advisory services division. Mr Prescott is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience and exposure to a broad range of industries. He also has two years’ experience working as a management accountant in the United Kingdom.
• Dylan D’Costa has been promoted to partner within the Auckland firm. Mr D’Costa has over 12 years’ experience and has been at HLB Mann Judd since 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Commerce, Accounting and Commercial Law from the University of Auckland.
• Prue Cheeseman-Goodes has been promoted to director within the Sydney wealth management division. Ms Cheeseman-Goodes has more than 13 years’ financial planning experience and has been at HLB Mann Judd since 2010. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Financial Planning from Kaplan Professional as well as a Bachelor of Business with distinctions from the University of Technology Sydney.
• Vince Cardamone has been promoted to associate for the Wollongong business advisory and tax consulting services division. Mr Cardamone has been at HLB Mann Judd since 2007, with over 15 years’ experience in business advisory, taxation, and structuring advice. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong.

The appointments are effective from 1 July 2023.

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