Welcome to  

THE FULL ACCOUNT -

RSM's local newsletter.

2025 is shaping up to be quite a roller coaster year.

With extreme weather events, trade wars, an election, and even a new pope, the news cycle has been relentless, making it challenging to keep track of important updates amidst the chaos.

For those of us living in regional Australia, it's tempting to tune it all out and enjoy the peace and quiet. To make it easier, the team here at Katanning has hand picked some insights that we think you’ll find relevant.

The past six months have been both challenging and motivating for our team in Katanning. We have been navigating the volatility, uncertainty, and opportunities presented by global, national, state, and local issues. While staying informed about all factors that impact our clients and our team, we are adapting our focus to concentrate on matters where we can make the greatest difference and meet client needs.

We have expanded our bookkeeping services as we increasingly deliver the benefits of digital technology, and free our clients of time and administration so you can focus on your business. We have introduced new skills and energy with the recruitment of Linta and Sijo, adding capacity and diversity to our team. We continue to develop our learning and technical knowledge to manage complex tax planning, CGT, financial and business structure challenges and solutions.

We value our team's commitment and camaraderie, as well as our clients and the opportunity to serve you, building trusted relationships to achieve our goals together.

With the financial year now behind us, we’ve taken time to reflect on these past six months at our Katanning office.

We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and find the contents useful and informative.

Best regards,

The team at RSM in Katanning

This year has been a time of change, both for the world and for RSM Australia. On June 30, we bid goodbye to our Chief Executive Partner, Jamie O’Rourke.

Jamie began his career with RSM 34 years ago in the regional office of Goulburn before moving to Sydney in 1997. As our national leader for the past nine years, Jamie guided us through a period of significant growth and change, including managing the disruptions and challenges brought about by the pandemic. Throughout his tenure, he maintained and strengthened RSM’s strong presence in regional Australia, stating, “While we continue to grow across all areas, our regional footprint is unique and integral to our national identity.”

We are pleased to announce Robert Miano as our new Chief Executive Partner, effective July 1, 2025. 

With over 25 years of experience in audit and corporate advisory work, Robert is well-equipped to lead RSM Australia into the future. 

Robert Miano (left), Jamie O'Rourke (right)

Additionally, several senior appointments in our regional offices will also take effect on July 1, 2025.

Congratulations to the following Partners:

• Sharon Baldwin | Toowoomba, Business Advisory
• Amanda Beckhouse | Wagga Wagga, Business Advisory
• Ross Dixon | Albury, Business Advisory
• Kara Golding | Geraldton, Business Advisory
• Reagan Manns | Moora/Jurien Bay, Business Advisory

The RSM in Katanning office is thrilled to welcome Linta Noor to our team as an Administration Assistant and Sijomon Varghese as an Accountant.

We can't wait for you all to meet them both and see the amazing contributions they'll bring to our RSM clients and community.

We had an amazing time at our Easter Social Gathering on April 3rd at the Katanning Country Club!

The event was filled with fun activities, including a tennis tournament, a best-dressed prize competition, and a delightful dinner at the Country Club. Our Easter egg hunt was a hit, with an assortment of chocolate eggs for everyone to enjoy!

RSM Partner Cameron Taylor presented recently at the INDY (I'm Not Dead Yet) Informati

on Session at the Lake Grace Community Resource Centre. Cameron covered topics in relations to Succession Planning, Gifting and Superannuation and provided some valuable guidance of areas to consider when planning for your future.

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