Ian Hallett is a Chartered Accountant with over 19 years experience in public practice in Canberra, including over 3 years as a Senior Tax Manager with Ernst & Young. He commenced practice as Halletts in 1996 and is actively involved in tax and business development consulting. Ian is an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator www.mindshop.com.au and provides strategic business consulting and system-related advice to clients looking to grow and develop their businesses.
Ian is the proud father of 3 young children, Max, Brendan & Sophie, so when he is not in the office, Ian can be seen “playing dad” with his three young children or enjoying the ambience of Tilleys watching a great band or cheering the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium or the Kangaroos at Manuka Oval (although his true football love is with the mighty Hawks). Ian "competed" in his first Marathon in April 2005 and has a bad does of "the running bug” competing in his third Canberra Times Fun Run for a respectable time of under 48:45 minutes for the 10Km course. He is also fast becoming a stockmarket junkie.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Chisholm Institute of Technology (now Monash University), Melbourne and was admitted as an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1990. Ian is also a Registered Tax Agent and a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. Ian serves on the Finance & Audit Committees of Northside Community Services and Rhodium Asset Solutions (an ACT Territory owned Corporation) and is also Honorary Treasurer of the ACT Enterprise Development Institute of Australia which runs the highly regarded ACT Enterprise Workshop Program.
Contact: Ian Hallett
Elizabeth Hallett has been with Halletts since 1996 and has more than 15 years experience in Financial Accounting. At Halletts, Elizabeth assists our client with their accounting system requirements, as well as having a hand in the administration side of the firm.
Elizabeth spends most of her her non-billable hours taking care of her (and Ian's) 3 young children, Max, Brendan & Sophie. During the footy season, Elizabeth eagerly trades footy news and tips while cheering (and hoping) for a Collingwood win.
Elizabeth is a Certified Public Accountant.
Contact: Elizabeth Hallett
Rob completed a Bachelor of Financial Administration degree at University of New England in 1989 and then commenced employment with small practice in Corryong, Vic. In 1993, he completed further studies to become a CPA. Rob ended up staying in Corryong for just over 10 years, enjoying the relaxed country lifestyle. During this time he gained great experience in dealing with issues facing the rural industry and rural communities in general.
In September 2000 I began work at Halletts and have really enjoyed the new challenges which have arisen over the last few years, both from a personal & professional perspective. I am now a tax & small business manager/partner to be.
On the personal side, Rob has have been married to his childhood sweetheart Karlene since 1993.. They have 2 dogs, Toby & Rex, which occupy a lot of their time. Rob is tragically a keen Geelong supporter (GO CATS) who enjoys a social game of golf, tennis & squash “when I get the chance “
Contact: Rob Gordon
Dana Whitty joined Halletts in August 2001 after 23 years experience in Canberra based firms including a Big 5.
In addition to taxation and business services assignments, Dana assisted clients with the introduction of the GST including the set up of the MYOB accounting package and BAS preparations.
At Halletts, Dana takes care of our taxation, financial reporting, business services and MYOB queries as well as overseeing the firm’s internal training requirements.
During her free time, Dana can be seen cheering on the Canberra Capitals, Brumbies and Essendon Bombers while trying (very hard) to keep her visits to the wine cellar at a minimum.
Contact: Dana WhittyMary Wheatley recently joined Halletts after 6 years experience in public practice on the Central Coast and has experience in Business Services and Taxation. Mary has recently completed the CA Program and is looking forward to joining the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Mary also has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Newcastle.
When Mary is not in the office, she is at home with her two children Chris and Elizabeth. Mary also enjoys Yoga, reading and travelling.
Contact: Mary Wheatley
Annette Macauley joined Halletts' Goulburn office in 2001 after a long career in the banking sector. At Halletts, Annette runs the Goulburn office on a day to day basis and nothing is too difficult for her to solve or find the answer to for our Goulburn clients. Annette assists our clients with income tax return preparation, BAS preparation and MYOB work.
Annette claims she does not like to exercise and would rather spend her spare time reading, gardening, cooking and drinking wine. She is also entertaining the thought of trying out mud wrestling and skydiving.
Contact: Annette MacauleyCarolyn joined the Halletts team after deciding on a move from country. Carolyn is passionate about accounting and in the past has enjoyed the challenge of working with a range of clients from primary producers to professionals. Having managed a family business for many years she is personally aware of the demands many small business face.
In a previous life Carolyn was a qualified teacher and with her expertise in MYOB Accounting, has been training in MYOB for the Continuing Education Centre at ANU.
Carolyn is a CPA who completed her Business Degree at Charles Sturt University.
Carolyn says there is never enough time but when not down on the farm she loves to travel, read books and generally lounge around.
Contact: Carolyn Campbell-Wood