Welcome to
THE FULL ACCOUNT -
RSM's local newsletter.
Life in Regional Australia is an extraordinary journey, and we're thrilled to have you on board as a valued member of our local community.
With the approaching end of the financial year, it's time to gear up and plan for your upcoming tax and superannuation obligations. The dedicated team at RSM is here to support you every step of the way. We have curated a wealth of insights, updates, and local news to help you face the new financial year with confidence.
This year has been one of significant growth and achievement for RSM Australia. We are proud to announce that we have won the Client Choice Awards for 2024, marking our sixth consecutive year of receiving this honour.
Furthermore, we are delighted to introduce our new in-house economist, Devika Shivadekar. Devika has been diligently monitoring key macroeconomic indicators and has had the pleasure of visiting many RSM offices across Australia to share her insights, including regional areas such as Moora in Western Australia and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Our national growth continues with our national staff numbers surpassing 1,800 and our ranking in the AFR soaring to #7. Additionally, we have bolstered our suite of services in Data & Analytics, Cyber Security, and dedicated ESG Consulting, further solidifying our commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions.
THE LATEST INSIGHTS
CLIENT CHOICE AWARD WINNERS
We are thrilled to announce that RSM has once again been honoured with the prestigious Client Choice Award for the Best Accounting and Consulting Services Firm (>$200m) in 2024.
This marks the sixth consecutive year that RSM has been recognised for its unparalleled dedication to client service excellence.
In addition to winning the Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm (>$200m) category for the sixth year in a row, we have also been awarded first place in three other categories:
- Best Professional Services Firm (>$200m revenue)
- Best Provider to Mining, Oil & Gas
- Best Provider of ESG Services: Accounting & Consulting Services
TEAM NEWS
Staff celebrations
We celebrated Director Steve James' 35 years at RSM in February! Steve began his career in Bunbury WA in February 1989 and later moved to Port Lincoln in 2007. Throughout his time with us, Steve has been instrumental in moving our practice forward. Congratulations to Steve on reaching this milestone, and we wish him continued success!
We also want to extend our warm congratulations to Emma Brock and her partner Brad on their recent marriage! We wish them a future filled with love, joy, and prosperity!
In the community
We strive to make a positive impact in our community through our corporate social responsibility program, Beyond RSM. We are proud to continue our sponsorship of local sporting clubs in 2024, including Marble Range Football Club and Tasman Football Club in the local league, as well as various country football & netball clubs across the EP. We are also proud to be a major sponsor of the Port Lincoln Football League.
Michael Tarin and Bryson Keeley are pleased to be on the Port Lincoln Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Committee again this year. They are looking forward to a full calendar of events, helping to build stronger relationships within the business community.
We are thrilled to recognise Anthea Christian's outstanding participation in the True Grit event in the Riverland this April. Anthea's display of endurance and determination is truly inspirational. Well done, Anthea!
Staff movements
We bid farewell to Edy Kok in April this year, who joined us in 2022 after relocating from Melbourne. We extend our heartfelt wishes to Edy and his partner as they embark on their next adventure. We will miss seeing his friendly face around the office.
We have welcomed two new members to the Port Lincoln team: Ryan Anderson, Undergraduate and David Balenacagi, Graduate.
Ryan joined the team in October last year as a Casual Student, and he fit in so well that he’s now been made Permanent! Ryan started his Bachelor of Accounting at Flinders University this year.
Originally from Fiji, David started with the RSM team in March after completing two years of studies in Adelaide. Outside of work, David enjoys exploring the many fishing spots around Port Lincoln and is learning to love AFL.