Experience

Kearney Consulting (Peter Kearney Pty Ltd)

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director B. Com (UQ), FCA, CTA, FTIA, GAICD | Tax Accountant

  • May 2015 - Present

  KEARNEY CONSULTING Kearney Consulting has the capability to provide a wide range of services to its growing and diversified client base. Kearney Consulting operates with the fundamental philosophy of being a trusted and personal advisor to its clients, whether they operate at a corporate level or as a sole trader or individual. ► Our specialities: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► All aspects of accounting and financial services ► Income tax advice and income tax returns ► Corporate Governance ► Risk Management ► Leadership and Strategy ► Strategic Financial and Taxation Services ► Management and Corporate Services including management buy-outs,business sales and mergers ► All aspects of Auditing and Assurance ► Superannuation advice ► Business Valuations ► Expert witness, dispute resolution and litigation support ► Business development and networking - Board policy and strategic direction ► Board membership ► We have extensive Business and Tax experience in: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Property ► Professional Services ► Retail and wholesale industries ► Transport. ► Interested to know more? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Call: ✆ 0412 531 442 (Mobile) Call: ✆ 07 3368 1278 (Office) Email: ✉ pkearney@kearneyconsulting.com.au Visit: ☛ https://kearneyconsulting.com.au/ Show less



Safe Places Community Services Limited (Board)

• Board Member

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Safe Places For Children. This organisation provides residential and therapeutic care for young people nationally. It is a sizable organisation with strict reporting practices both internally and externally with a large care factor. Significant time and money is spent on ongoing training and development of the employees. Peter has been associated with Safe Places for over 10 years and a Board member since July 2015. Strict budgets and monthly reporting exists. Responsibilities include: Strategic planning, risk reviews and finance, liaison with staff, stakeholders and visits to the homes. Presently working to obtain licenses to work in other States of Australia. Show less



Muscular Dystrophy Association Queensland (Board)

• Board Member & Chair of Finance

  • Jul 2005 - 2016

  MDAQ provides services to people with muscular dystrophy and associated muscle wasting symptoms. MD is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles over time. Chair of Finance and Board Member for over 10 years. Strict budgets and monthly reporting. Liaison with stakeholders, staff and the Board. MDAQ provides services to people with muscular dystrophy and associated muscle wasting symptoms. MD is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles over time. Chair of Finance and Board Member for over 10 years. Strict budgets and monthly reporting. Liaison with stakeholders, staff and the Board.



Kearney & Associates Pty Ltd

• Managing Director

  • 2009 - May 2015

  Kearney & Associates Pty Ltd – Director/Managing Partner 2009 – 2014 (including 1 year trading as Kearney & Gibbs) * Employed team of 5 qualified Accountants, undertaking tax work for companies, trusts, super funds and individuals. * Specialising and advising in tax minimisation and asset protection. * Built business from $80,000 in fees to $1.2 m in 5 years. * Sold the practice on 9th May 2014 with a one year employment contract effective until May 2015, then established Kearney Consulting. Show less



Williams & Partners Chartered Accountants

• Canada
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Tax Partner

  • 1999 - 2009

  Williams & Partners, Chartered Accountants 1999 – 2009 Tax Partner (my team and I were headhunted from Hirn, Newey & Co.) Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for various entities; responsible for international tax, asset protection, tax structures and tax minimisation; cash flows, client budgets and business valuations; lectured on overseas tax. Williams & Partners, Chartered Accountants 1999 – 2009 Tax Partner (my team and I were headhunted from Hirn, Newey & Co.) Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for various entities; responsible for international tax, asset protection, tax structures and tax minimisation; cash flows, client budgets and business valuations; lectured on overseas tax.



DFK Hirn Newey

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax Partner

  • 1989 - 1999

  Established the city office, successful in joining Worldwide Association Accountants, DFK. Established the city office, successful in joining Worldwide Association Accountants, DFK.



Adrian, Warry & Hoppner, Chartered Accountants

• Tax Senior, Tax Manager and Tax Partner

  • 1985 - 1989

  Further education – QUT Post-Graduate tax at night – gained Distinction and High Distinction, became a Tax Partner of firm in 1986. Further education – QUT Post-Graduate tax at night – gained Distinction and High Distinction, became a Tax Partner of firm in 1986.



Morgan Equipment Pty Ltd

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 1981 - 1985

  In charge of reporting for 8 locations around Australia – Sales, Service and Parts, reporting directly to USA Head Office in San Francisco. In charge of reporting for 8 locations around Australia – Sales, Service and Parts, reporting directly to USA Head Office in San Francisco.


Travelling and working overseas
• Travelling and working overseas

  • 1981 - 1982


Arthur Andersen & Co.

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Jan 1975 - Oct 1981

  Audit Team – (youngest appointed Manager in Australia at that time), working and living in Brisbane, Chicago and London. Completed Professional Year for the Institute of Chartered Accountants during first 12 months of employment. Admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 1978. Audit Team – (youngest appointed Manager in Australia at that time), working and living in Brisbane, Chicago and London. Completed Professional Year for the Institute of Chartered Accountants during first 12 months of employment. Admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 1978.