Welcome to WTS Australia
At WTS Australia, we support, run, and advise businesses, tax functions, and other professional firms in Australia and globally. Our unique blend of former Big 4 Partners and Tax Directors from large multinationals gives us the technical horsepower coupled with real commercial experience to help you manage and optimize your tax function. As a member of WTS Global, we provide a full suite of traditional tax services through a network of over 100 tax firms globally. Additionally, we deliver comprehensive, holistic, and actionable legal solutions. Our strength lies in providing clients with insightful counsel and hands-on support from conception to execution, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Tune in every week to get acquainted with the experts at WTS Australia and gain a deeper understanding of the forces driving today's business environment. With WTS Australia's "Who are we", you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and propel your business forward.
Episodes
We’re thrilled to introduce Graem McClelland in our latest WTS Australia Podcast episode. A corporate tax specialist with in-house and Big Four experience, Graem combines expertise in tax, treasury, and credit. Over seven years, he’s worked with large corporations and startups, solving challenges and driving business success at WTS Australia.
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Key Takeaways:
• Specialized Expertise: Shayne Carter brings deep knowledge in superannuation, income streams, and insurance products, with years of experience and even lecturing on the subject at Sydney University.
• Work-Life Balance: WTS Australia offers flexibility for practitioners while maintaining a focus on delivering client-centered solutions rather than solely financial targets.
• Collaborative Culture: Shayne highlights ...
Shayne Carter’s client-focused tax advisory approach prioritizes client needs over financial targets. With experience lecturing at the University of Sydney and working with top professionals, Shayne offers expert guidance on complex transactions, ensuring compliance while helping clients achieve their financial goals.
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Growing APAC - (David Early, Eugene Lim and Teena Ingram) – Corporate tax partner, Teena Ingram hosts founding partner, David Early (CFO) together with the Founding partner of the firm Taxise in Singapore, providing their insights and experience working in the Asia Pacific Region and ranking the top 5 jurisdictions from whom they’ve been challenged by or learnt the most from.
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Key Takeaways:
- Global Tax Expertise: Teena's 25 years of international tax experience positions her as a leading advisor in global tax strategy.
- Proactive Tax Leadership: Ensuring tax is at the forefront of boardroom discussions, fostering proactive solutions rather than reactive ones.
- Hands-On Client Support: At WTS Australia, clients always work directly with partners like Teena, receiving tailored support from experts with ...
Podcast Guest: Teena Ingram
Teena Ingram, a corporate and international tax partner at WTS Australia, specializes in transfer pricing, value chain risk strategy, and controversy. With a background as an in-house head of tax for a large multinational, Teena brings a comprehensive, global perspective to her clients, who are large businesses and multinationals across Australia and the Asia Pacific. She ensures all angles are considere...
Key takeaway:
- Investment Fund Structures: Astrid explains the wide range of structures, from unit trusts to the newly introduced corporate collective investment vehicles (CCIVs).
- Tax Implications: David delves into how tax drives the decision-making process in fund structures, focusing on offshore investors and the importance of achieving tax-efficient outcomes.
- New Legislation: Learn about recent legislative updates, includin...
Astrid Raetze, principal and partner at WTS Australia Legal, specializes in financial services and funds management. Her expertise includes advising on licensing, Corporations Act matters, and establishing wholesale and retail funds, along with their underlying investments. She values collaboration with senior experts to deliver effective client solutions. With a keen interest in impact investment funds designed for sustainable eco...
Podcast Guest: Astrid Raetze
Astrid Raetze is a principal and partner at WTS Australia Legal, specializing in financial services and funds management. With over 20 years at Baker McKenzie, she led fintech projects and served on the Global Innovation Committee. At KPMG, she directed responses to the banking Royal Commission. Passionate about impact investment, Astrid advises charities on sustainable funds. She joined Nauru for its e...
Multi-tax implications of build to rent schemes – property tax advisory group (Build-to-Rent) (Patrick Hunt) – Founding partner, Patrick Hunt highlights WTS Australia's multi-tax support (corporate tax, GST, stamp duty and land tax) for clients developing Build-to-Rent projects, over their project life cycle from site selection through to operations.
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Key takeaway:
- Minimizing Stamp Duty: Angela’s expertise helps clients save significant costs on stamp duty, which can be as high as 6.5% of the gross value of assets.
- Tailored, Timely Advice: At WTS Australia, the team delivers client-focused advice quickly, ensuring that businesses receive the insights they need without delay.
- Experienced Team: WTS Australia boasts a group of seasoned tax professionals who combine technical k...
Podcast Guest: Angela Melick
Welcome to our podcast featuring Angela Melick, a stamp duty partner at Nwauru. With extensive experience since WTS Australia's inception, Angela leads a team of seasoned tax professionals. They excel in providing practical and commercial advice on complex tax issues. Angela's passion lies in solving clients' stamp duty challenges, helping them save significant costs. She thrives on identifying strategi...
Key takeaway:
- Expert Advisory: Access to seasoned professionals with Big Four and major corporate experience.
- Practical Solutions: Emphasis on actionable advice that drives real-world results.
- Client-Centered Approach: Tailored solutions that break free from traditional constraints.
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Podcast Guest: Patrick Hunt
Patrick Hunt brings over 30 years of experience as a tax expert, having started as a junior taxation officer and rising to a partner at a Big Four firm. Post-retirement, he found a new passion in consulting for Nauru, specializing in Goods and Services Tax (GST). His diverse daily tasks range from the cosmetic industry to heavy earth-moving equipment and digital services across borders. The dynamic natur...
Podcast Highlight: Dive into the latest in tax governance with Nuwaru's Peter Chiswell and Michael Canvin. Explore ATO findings from top assurance programs, tax governance trends, and strategies for staying compliant.
Key Insights:
- ATO Findings: Understand the importance of achieving a Stage 2 or 3 rating.
- Governance for Large Entities: Explore internal controls testing and its impact.
- Third-Party Data Management: Learn about ...
Key Takeaways:
• Navigating Tax Governance: Expertise in assisting clients with the ATO’s justified Trust’s tax governance measures, ensuring compliance and strategic advantage.
• Global Tax Reform: A commitment to reforming tax administrations in developing economies, helping to build capacity and effect change in underprivileged regions.
• Client-Focused Flexibility: Michael’s approach at WTS Australia offers clients tailored so...
Podcast Guest: Michael Canvin
Michael Canvin, a specialist consultant at WTS Australia, focuses on guiding clients through the ATO justified trust tax governance measures. With a strong background in corporate tax and tax management, Michael has worked with the Big Four firms in Australia and globally. Seeking flexibility and a client-centric approach, he joined WTS Australia. His expertise includes establishing, updating, assessin...
Key Takeaways:
• Tax Governance Expertise: Combining years of technical tax knowledge with commercial acumen to deliver effective tax solutions.
• Broad Industry Experience: Leveraging a wide industry spread to provide tailored tax advice to a diverse range of clients.
• Renewables Sector Insights: Exploring the evolving renewables sector and its impact on tax governance.
• Practical, Strategic Advice: Offering actionable guidance ...
Podcast Guest: Peter Chiswell
Peter Chiswell, a founder at WTS Australia, specializes in tax governance. With extensive experience in various areas, Peter focuses on the crucial work of setting up, reviewing, and testing governance frameworks. His in-house tax expertise provides deep insights into business operations, controls, and team dynamics. This unique perspective enables him to thoroughly understand organizational processes ...
Key features:
- Infrastructure project insights (Rod Henderson and Paula Edwards-Moffat) – Founding partner Rod Henderson and WTS Australia Legal partner, Paula Edwards-Moffat provide their insights into the complex tax and legal considerations for Greenfields renewables infrastructure projects.
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