John commenced his accounting career in 1977 with Union Fidelity Trustee Company of Australia while completing his accounting qualifications at what we now know as Federation University. He is a CPA, with almost 50 years of experience in partnering with a wide range of clients with various needs specialising in working with and advising family-owned businesses and professionals, on acquisitions, strategy development and maintain a deep knowledge of and appreciation for SME specific taxation and associated legal and compliance frameworks. John is passionate about ensuring business owners and professionals make the most of their time and current and future resources to establish and maintain family wealth and well-being. Having recently decreased his workload as he looks forward to taking some extended holidays and transitioning into the next adventure in life, John is continuing with BW Advisers as an expert consultant to both clients and the team alike. In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf, bike riding, holidaying with his wife and spending time with his beautiful grandchildren.