Finance Monthly - Taxation Awards 2021

ABOUT BEN BRAZIER Ben exhibits a steadfast commitment to the success of our clients, our people and our firm. He specialises in consulting to many small to medium-sized businesses, which includes providing clients with management consulting services, cash flow analysis, tax planning, finance applications, business structuring advice and other general commercial advice. As Managing Principal of Pitcher Partners Adelaide, Ben is responsible for the overall performance of the Firm. This includes overseeing the implementation of strategic objectives. Ben also heads the firm’s Superannuation division, which provides compliance and audit service to self-managed superannuation funds. Ben prides himself on taking a “people first” approach to business. As a highly regarded business partner to many, Ben understands the diverse issues many organisations encounter – and that having access to the right professional advice is imperative to success. He also knows that sometimes business owners just want someone to talk to and bounce ideas off of. Without skipping a beat, Ben steps into gear by lending an open ear and chatting with his clients, offering practical solutions. Ben has also been involved with a number of significant corporate transactions involving the purchase and sale of companies. He understands the complexities that come with corporate transactions, and works closely with his clients to ensure a smooth process. This has involved undertaking in-depth due diligence procedures and reporting to the client in regard to the findings. Ben commenced work in private practice before joining Pitcher Partners Adelaide in 1997. He was admitted as Principal on 1 July 2003, eventually ascending to the position of Managing Principal in 2020. FIRM PROFILE Pitcher Partners is an association of independent accounting and business advisory firms located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Hunter, Perth and Sydney. We have a strong reputation for providing personal service and quality commercial advice to our clients across a broad range of industries. Pitcher Partners was established in Melbourne in November 1991. The firm was the first new financial services practice Australia had seen in more than 20 years. Today, it is the nation’s eighth largest accounting and business advisory firm. Pitcher Partners has the resources and depth of expertise of a major firm, but with a boutique firm feel. We give our clients the highest level of personal service and attention. That’s our difference. We specialise in working with high net worth individuals and middle market businesses in Australia, including privately owned, foreign controlled, government owned and not-for-profits. Our clients require high technical standards, matched with a personal understanding and involvement in their affairs. A robust economy, sustainable society and vibrant community have a positive impact on businesses of all shapes and sizes. Pitcher Partners invests in community projects and business initiatives to contribute positively to the communities in which our clients are based and to help foster ideal conditions for middle market businesses. Pitcher Partners is proud to be a member of the Baker Tilly network, which extends across 146 territories, with 34,700 people working out of more than 746 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence. AUSTRALASIA | AUSTRALIA 97 TAXATION AWARDS 2021

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