Robert Nielson Partners

Our People

ROBERT NIELSON BComm, FCA

Robert is the principal of the practice. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, graduating in 1971 and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia being admitted as a Fellow in April 1984. He has been in continuous practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1974.

Brief career details are as follows:-

1970 - 1974
Completed training as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse and was employed as an accounting and audit manager with various smaller firms.

1974 - 1981
Commenced practice in partnership in a suburban firm engaged on accounting, auditing and taxation assignments. Provided taxation and accounting services to a diverse range of small business clients and audit clients.

1981 - 1985
Commenced sole practice in the Sydney business district. Provided full taxation and accounting services to a range of smaller clients and also acted as Secretary and provided administration and monthly accounting and reporting services to three local subsidiaries of multi-national corporations.

During this period acted as Director and Secretary of a mining company listed on ASX and maintained share registers for two companies.

1985 - 1987
Engaged on a computer consulting assignment with Greenwood Cholinergic, Chartered Accountants while maintaining a small practice.

1987 to present
Recommenced practice on a full-time basis. The practice has expanded from a very small base to a point where a full range of management, accounting, taxation and audit services are provided to a diverse client portfolio which encompasses professional, business and rural clients.

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PETER CROWLEY BA. BComm, CA
Partner - Business Services

Peter joined the firm in 2006. He is responsible for all facets of accounting and tax compliance for a broad range of individual and corporate clients. He also provides assistance to clients with business analysis, cash flow preparation, MYOB setup and ongoing support.

Peter has enjoyed a remarkable and diverse career background that has provided him with a wealth of experience and skills. After serving as a Seaman Officer in the Royal Australian Navy for 12 years, he then embarked upon a successful career in the shipping industry achieving the qualification of Master Class 1 and taking on the responsibilities as Chief Mate.

After entering the Accounting Profession in 2004, Peter has gained wide practical experience in bookkeeping and accounting for small to medium size enterprises. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of New England.

Peter was admitted as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2007. He is also a registered tax agent.

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PAUL PHAM BComm, CA (NZ)
Manager - Business Services

Paul joined Robert Nielson Partners in early 2010 as Business Services Manager. He has over 5 years Business Services experience in small to medium sized Professional Accounting Firms. His responsibilities include accounting and tax compliance for clients varying in both size and operations. Paul also assists clients with internal reporting and day-to-day accounting issues.

Paul is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Commercial Law) and a Graduate Diploma of Commerce (Electronic Commerce) from the University of Auckland (NZ).

Brief career details are as follows:

2004 - 2007
Employed by WHK Auckland Chartered Accountants, commenced training as Business Advisory Accountant and gained experience in accounting and tax compliance as well as assisting client with management accounting (including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, monthly management reporting). 2007 - 2009 Employed by PKF Auckland, Chartered Accountants. As Business Services Senior/Supervisor, he specialised in accounting and tax compliance, business consulting. He was also responsible for client accounting software installation and training.

2010 to present
Employed by Robert Nielson Partners as Business Services Supervisor.

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OLGA FISHENDEN 
Graduate Accountant - Business Services

Olga has more than 7 years accounting experience working within a business services environment
including commercial bank.

Before coming to Australia, Olga obtained a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Auditing with Distinction and also successfully completed the Advanced Diploma of Accounting in Australia in 2010.

Olga is a Member of the Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia (International Federation of Accountants) with Qualification of Professional Accountant – Chief Accountant, Commercial - Organisation Expert (Consultant) Accountant. She has now commenced the Chartered Accountants program to become a Professional Accountant in Australia.

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JASMINE SANDHU
Manager - Audit

Jasmine joined Robert Nielson Partners in early August 2010 as an Audit Manager.

Jasmine is a member of the Certified Practising Accountants (Australia) and the Indian Institute
of Chartered Accountants. She also holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce and a diploma in
Business Management

She has worked on a range of clients in Australia and India. She has over 7 years of experience
in the audit sector. She has also taught accounting in Deakin Business School (Melbourne)

Outside of work she enjoys reading and exercising.

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ROSANNE SMITH
Practice Manager

Almost three years ago as the firm was rapidly growing and staff were becoming stretched, Rosanne joined the company in the newly appointed role of Practice Manager. Having come from an administration background in legal and insurance domains, Rosanne is comfortable with her role in office management and is now enjoying the new experiences in the world of accountancy.


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