Our Team

Brien Tracey – F.C.A

Background

In 1979, Brien commenced practice in Penrith and established ‘Brien Tracey & Co. Chartered Accountants’ (now ‘TRACE Business Advisors & Chartered Accountants.

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Peter Tracey - C.A

Background

Peter joined the firm in 1992 after completing his Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree at the University of Western Sydney. In 1996, Peter completed the CA Program to become a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and became a partner of the firm in 2003.

Areas Of Expertise

Peter’s vast range of expertise includes:

• Analysis of financial accounts & all aspects of taxation advice
• Analysis & preparation of cash flow projections
• Management accounting & all facets of business advice
• Advising on asset protection structures & estate planning matters
• Superannuation and Retirement Strategies
• Estate Planning
• Taxation Planning
• Business Valuations
• Sports Management
• Advising small to medium size business

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Tammy Hull - Accountant

Tammy joined our firm in April 1999. She was previously employed in sales and in time completed a Diploma in Business Studies at Nepean TAFE.

During Tammy’s first 2 years of employment with our firm, she completed an Advanced Diploma in Accounting at Werrington TAFE.

Tammy’s professional qualifications teamed with many years experience within the profession facilitate providing first class client service.

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Samantha Garton - Chartered Accountant

Samantha is a Chartered Accountant who has been working in the profession since 1991.

Samantha completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Western Sydney in 1993 and in 1995 became a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Samantha’s professional qualifications teamed with experience is an asset to both the firm and our clients.

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Zara Griffin - Accountant

Zara joined our firm in August 2007 and has worked in the profession since 2001.

Zara completed her Diploma of Accounting with distinctions in 2009.

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Sarah Phillips – Accountants Assistant

Sarah commenced employment as an Accountants Assistant with our office in April 2006. Prior to this, Sarah completed a 12 month traineeship in Finance, during which she successfully achieved a Certificate III in Business Administration. Sarah has also completed a Foundation Tax Course with the Taxation Institute of Australia.

Sarah completed her Advanced Diploma of Accounting in 2009.

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Melissa Rodgers - Accountants Assistant

Melissa joined our firm in November 2007.

Melissa holds a Certificate III in Business (Office Administration) and completed her Advanced Diploma in Accounting in 2010.

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Kelly Jones – Personal Assistant

Kelly joined our firm in September 2004 and is the Personal Assistant to Peter Tracey.

Kelly holds a Certificate III in Business (Office Administration) and has several years experience working for accountancy & financial planning firms.

Kelly is also the Administrator of the firm's Financial Planning arm.

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Sonya Zaffino – Accountants Assistant

Sonya began working with our firm in June 2000 as an Administration Assistant and during her first year of employment, completed a Certificate II in Business (Office Administration).

Sonya completed her Diploma of Accounting with distinctions in 2010.

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Michaela Christie - Administration / Accountants Assistant

Michaela joined our firm in August 2008.

Michaela assists in many areas of administration and accounting including data entry, assisting senior staff and general computer maintenance.

Michaela completed an income tax course in June 2010.

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Denise Burke – Receptionist

Denise join our firm in December 2009.

Denise has worked in the accounting industry since 2006 and is responsible for the day-to-day running of Reception, ASIC compliance, accounts receivable.

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Tanya McGannon – Chartered Accountant

Tanya is a Chartered Accountant and she has over 15 years experience in the profession working with a variety of small to medium size businesses advising in various accounting, tax and management accounting related matters. She enjoys helping clients improve their internal accounting systems so that they are producing good quality information that they can use when working on their businesses.

Tanya completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)/ Bachelor of Asian Studies combined degree from the Australian National University in 1995. Tanya enjoys learning other languages and during her studies she worked in Japan and was able to practice her Japanese language skills. On graduation in 1995 she moved to Sydney and began work as an accountant and in 1998 completed the Chartered Accountants Program becoming a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Tanya has two young children and is keen to get involved in the community and their local school. She helps with the school banking program, is a parent buddy representative at the school and active member of the school P&C.

Tanya joined our firm in July 2011 and she is excited by her new role and looking forward to getting to know her new clients.

• Chartered Accountant
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Asian Studies
• Graduate Diploma ICAA

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Christine Dabit – Assistant Accountant

Christine joined our firm as an Assistant Accountant in October 2011. Christine completed her Advanced Diploma in Accounting with Distinction in 2006, then transferred to the University of Western Sydney and continued her study of the Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting, where she graduated in 2009. Christine is also looking forward to continuing her further professional study to become a qualified CA.

Christine started as a Trainee Accountant in 2006, then worked up to become an Assistant Accountant in a few different Nationwide Manufacturing Companies since 2008 to build up her work experience. Christine was a Manager of a Nationwide Tax Agency Firm in 2011, before deciding to move into the Professional field of Accounting and Tax.

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