"My main driver in business as an Accountant and Advisor is helping clients reach their business and personal goals.

As an Albury local with years of farming experience, Gerard has a comprehensive understanding of the rural and local issues faced by his clients in the greater Murray-Riverina area and can provide a unique insight, backed by the national resources of RSM Australia.

Gerard has years of experience and knowledge in wealth creation and since joining RSM in 1991, has been responsible for the development of the Albury office watching it strengthen into the leading, local advisory practice it is today.

Gerard is an active Carlton and Sydney Rooster supporter who enjoys playing cricket and golf in his spare time, and also tries to get out to work on his farm as often as he can.

Gerard O'Brien is a Partner of RSM Australia Partners and a Director of RSM Australia Pty Ltd.

SOLUTIONS GERARD PROVIDES

Gerard has had a broad range of accounting experience in both rural and regional Australia offering a mixture of business services advice including:

•   Taxation
•   Management and business advisory services
•   Succession planning
•   Superannuation
•   GST (planning and implementation)
•   Auditing
•   Business plans

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

  Gerard is closely linked with agribusinesses and local farmers across regional NSW and Victoria and is a regular speaker at agribusiness events.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

•   Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

QUALIFICATIONS

•   Bachelor of Economics (University of New England)
•   Diploma in Education (University of New England)