Dr. Rita Choueiri

National Leader, Life Sciences

"Because my work aligns with my raison d'être or 'just cause', which is to contribute to the advancement of science, I feel a sense of fulfillment doing what I do and have a lot of fun along the way."

Before joining RSM, Rita worked at a mid-tier accounting firm for 6 years where she was responsible for establishing the dedicated R&D Tax Incentive service line.  Prior to this, Rita learned the black art of the R&D Tax Incentive at a 'Big 4' firm for 11 years, and in the early days of her career, worked as a research scientist at BHP working on developing a titanium plant.

Rita is a self-confessed science nerd (and fashionista). Her superpower is being able to connect with scientists and engineers to understand their projects well enough to describe them in detail for the R&D Tax Incentive or grant applications.

When she's not working, you might find Rita shopping, at the theatre, traveling, or at one of her favourite restaurants.

SOLUTIONS RITA CHOUEIRI PROVIDES

•    R&D Tax Incentive advice
•    Export Market Development Grants and other project-based state and federal grant programs
•    Tax Services in Melbourne

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

• Assisting international companies with accessing Australia’s R&D Tax Incentive program for conducting eligible R&D activities in Australia.
• Assisting companies that self-claim, or use other R&D advisors, navigate regulatory reviews conducted by AusIndustry or the ATO on their R&D Tax Incentive claims. For example, Rita assisted a software company to overturn a negative Finding it received from a ‘Big 4’ professional services firm for its R&D claim.
• Helping companies align their research activities with the requirements of the R&D Tax Incentive to assist companies to prepare low-risk R&D claims.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Affiliate, Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

AWARDS

• Recipient, Fulbright Scholarship 2001