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We’re thrilled to introduce Graem McClelland in our latest WTS Australia Podcast episode. A corporate tax specialist with in-house and Big Four experience, Graem combines expertise in tax, treasury, and credit. Over seven years, he’s worked with large corporations and startups, solving challenges and driving business success at WTS Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Takeaways: • Specialized Expertise: Shayne Carter brings deep knowledge in superannuation, income streams, and insurance products, with years of experience and even lecturing on the subject at Sydney University. • Work-Life Balance: WTS Australia offers flexibility for practitioners while maintaining a focus on delivering client-centered solutions rather than solely financial targets. • Collab...

Shayne Carter’s client-focused tax advisory approach prioritizes client needs over financial targets. With experience lecturing at the University of Sydney and working with top professionals, Shayne offers expert guidance on complex transactions, ensuring compliance while helping clients achieve their financial goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing APAC - (David Early, Eugene Lim and Teena Ingram) – Corporate tax partner, Teena Ingram hosts founding partner, David Early (CFO) together with the Founding partner of the firm Taxise in Singapore, providing their insights and experience working in the Asia Pacific Region and ranking the top 5 jurisdictions from whom they’ve been challenged by or learnt the most from. See omnystudio.com/li...

Key Takeaways: Global Tax Expertise : Teena's 25 years of international tax experience positions her as a leading advisor in global tax strategy. Proactive Tax Leadership : Ensuring tax is at the forefront of boardroom discussions, fostering proactive solutions rather than reactive ones. Hands-On Client Support : At WTS Australia, clients always work directly with partners like Teena, receiving ta...

Podcast Guest: Teena Ingram Teena Ingram, a corporate and international tax partner at WTS Australia, specializes in transfer pricing, value chain risk strategy, and controversy. With a background as an in-house head of tax for a large multinational, Teena brings a comprehensive, global perspective to her clients, who are large businesses and multinationals across Australia and the Asia Pacific. S...

Key takeaway: Investment Fund Structures: Astrid explains the wide range of structures, from unit trusts to the newly introduced corporate collective investment vehicles (CCIVs). Tax Implications: David delves into how tax drives the decision-making process in fund structures, focusing on offshore investors and the importance of achieving tax-efficient outcomes. New Legislation: Learn about recent...

Astrid Raetze, principal and partner at WTS Australia Legal, specializes in financial services and funds management. Her expertise includes advising on licensing, Corporations Act matters, and establishing wholesale and retail funds, along with their underlying investments. She values collaboration with senior experts to deliver effective client solutions. With a keen interest in impact investment...

Podcast Guest: Astrid Raetze Astrid Raetze is a principal and partner at WTS Australia Legal, specializing in financial services and funds management. With over 20 years at Baker McKenzie, she led fintech projects and served on the Global Innovation Committee. At KPMG, she directed responses to the banking Royal Commission. Passionate about impact investment, Astrid advises charities on sustainabl...

Multi-tax implications of build to rent schemes – property tax advisory group (Build-to-Rent) (Patrick Hunt) – Founding partner, Patrick Hunt highlights WTS Australia's multi-tax support (corporate tax, GST, stamp duty and land tax) for clients developing Build-to-Rent projects, over their project life cycle from site selection through to operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Key takeaway: Minimizing Stamp Duty: Angela’s expertise helps clients save significant costs on stamp duty, which can be as high as 6.5% of the gross value of assets. Tailored, Timely Advice: At WTS Australia, the team delivers client-focused advice quickly, ensuring that businesses receive the insights they need without delay. Experienced Team: WTS Australia boasts a group of seasoned tax profess...

Podcast Guest: Angela Melick Welcome to our podcast featuring Angela Melick, a stamp duty partner at Nwauru. With extensive experience since WTS Australia's inception, Angela leads a team of seasoned tax professionals. They excel in providing practical and commercial advice on complex tax issues. Angela's passion lies in solving clients' stamp duty challenges, helping them save significant costs....

Key takeaway: Expert Advisory: Access to seasoned professionals with Big Four and major corporate experience. Practical Solutions: Emphasis on actionable advice that drives real-world results. Client-Centered Approach: Tailored solutions that break free from traditional constraints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Guest: Patrick Hunt Patrick Hunt brings over 30 years of experience as a tax expert, having started as a junior taxation officer and rising to a partner at a Big Four firm. Post-retirement, he found a new passion in consulting for Nauru, specializing in Goods and Services Tax (GST). His diverse daily tasks range from the cosmetic industry to heavy earth-moving equipment and digital service...

Podcast Highlight: Dive into the latest in tax governance with Nuwaru's Peter Chiswell and Michael Canvin. Explore ATO findings from top assurance programs, tax governance trends, and strategies for staying compliant. Key Insights: ATO Findings : Understand the importance of achieving a Stage 2 or 3 rating. Governance for Large Entities : Explore internal controls testing and its impact. Third-Par...

Key Takeaways: • Navigating Tax Governance: Expertise in assisting clients with the ATO’s justified Trust’s tax governance measures, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage. • Global Tax Reform: A commitment to reforming tax administrations in developing economies, helping to build capacity and effect change in underprivileged regions. • Client-Focused Flexibility: Michael’s approach at WTS Au...

Podcast Guest: Michael Canvin Michael Canvin, a specialist consultant at WTS Australia, focuses on guiding clients through the ATO justified trust tax governance measures. With a strong background in corporate tax and tax management, Michael has worked with the Big Four firms in Australia and globally. Seeking flexibility and a client-centric approach, he joined WTS Australia. His expertise includ...

Key Takeaways: • Tax Governance Expertise: Combining years of technical tax knowledge with commercial acumen to deliver effective tax solutions. • Broad Industry Experience: Leveraging a wide industry spread to provide tailored tax advice to a diverse range of clients. • Renewables Sector Insights: Exploring the evolving renewables sector and its impact on tax governance. • Practical, Strategic Ad...

Podcast Guest: Peter Chiswell Peter Chiswell, a founder at WTS Australia, specializes in tax governance. With extensive experience in various areas, Peter focuses on the crucial work of setting up, reviewing, and testing governance frameworks. His in-house tax expertise provides deep insights into business operations, controls, and team dynamics. This unique perspective enables him to thoroughly u...

Key features: Infrastructure project insights (Rod Henderson and Paula Edwards-Moffat) – Founding partner Rod Henderson and WTS Australia Legal partner, Paula Edwards-Moffat provide their insights into the complex tax and legal considerations for Greenfields renewables infrastructure projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key takeaway: Partner at WTS Australia Legal with 20+ years of experience in litigation and corporate advisory. Specializes in construction and infrastructure projects (EPC, D&C, O&M, PvP). Provides corporate advisory and general counsel on-demand services. Expert in risk identification, minimization, and innovative tech-driven solutions. Delivers actionable, straightforward advice to help...

Podcast Guest: Paula Edwards-Moffat Paula Edwards-Moffat, a partner at WTS Australia Legal, brings over 20 years of experience in litigation and corporate advisory transactional work. Utilizing WTS Australia Legal’s pragmatic and cost-effective approach, Paula advises her own startup, appreciating their smart, business-savvy guidance. She excels in identifying risks and developing robust mitigatio...

Key takeaway: Founding Tax Partner at WTS Australia: Specializes in structuring complex transactions with a focus on tax, legal, and commercial aspects. Innovation and Expertise: Offers tailored solutions for clients facing intricate challenges, leveraging senior expertise. Unique Value-Sharing Model: Delivers services that benefit both clients and WTS Australia members, emphasizing value and coll...

In this episode, we sit down with Rod Henderson, a founding tax partner at Nuwaru, to explore how he’s redefining professional services. Rod shares his journey from working in large firms to creating a unique firm that emphasizes a value-sharing model benefiting both members and clients. We delve into Nuwaru’s diverse team, whose varied experiences and backgrounds foster a strong network effect wi...

Key features: – CEO James Jobson hosts Digital Lead partner, David Beves and AI engineer, Dilan Jayasinghe in discussing various aspects of corporate transformation, especially in the technology space, and the fast-growing development of generative AI and predict its future course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.