Courtney Ashworth

Director - Melbourne

Courtney is an experienced tax professional in the Melbourne office with more than 15 years of experience advising businesses and private groups on complex Australian taxation matters.

She works with large corporate entities, middle market SMEs and high net worth individuals, helping them navigate increasingly complex tax obligations while ensuring practical and commercially sound outcomes.

Courtney has built a strong reputation for helping clients manage tax risk, resolve challenging tax issues and implement effective strategies that align with their broader commercial goals. She works closely with business owners, executives and finance teams to provide clear advice that simplifies complex tax rules and supports confident decision-making.

A key focus of Courtney’s work is supporting commercial and manufacturing businesses as they manage their Australian tax compliance requirements. She assists organisations in understanding their obligations, identifying potential risks early and implementing practical solutions that allow them to focus on running and growing their business.

"I enjoy working through complex tax problems and translating technical rules into practical solutions that help my clients move forward with confidence."

Courtney also works extensively with private and family groups, supporting them through key transaction and change-over events such as restructures, acquisitions, divestments and generational transitions. Her approach focuses on ensuring tax considerations are carefully managed while maintaining the commercial objectives of the transaction.

With experience gained across several mid-tier and Big Four accounting firms prior to joining RSM Australia, Courtney has developed broad technical expertise across a wide range of industries and tax scenarios. Over the course of her career, she has assisted clients in resolving diverse and often unique tax challenges, drawing on both deep technical knowledge and practical commercial insight.

Courtney is known for her calm and collaborative approach when dealing with complex tax matters. She understands that tax issues can often create uncertainty for business owners and stakeholders, and she takes pride in guiding clients through these situations with clear advice and well-structured solutions.

What Courtney enjoys most about her role is helping clients solve problems and navigate the intersection of technical tax legislation and real-world commercial decisions. She finds it rewarding to see the impact that thoughtful tax planning and practical advice can have on a client’s business success and long-term financial outcomes.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether camping, hiking or working in her garden, she values the opportunity to unwind and reconnect with nature.

significant projects

Advised commercial manufacturing businesses on navigating complex Australian tax compliance obligations, implementing practical solutions that reduced risk and improved tax governance.
Supported private and family groups through key transaction and change-over events, including restructures and ownership transitions, ensuring tax risks were managed while achieving positive commercial outcomes.