Saul
Markunsky, CA. (Managing Partner)
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| "It
is crucially important to have the right mix of investments,
have the best possible tax minimization strategies,
insurance and superannuation investment schemes in
place that enable you to meet your long term investment
goals." |
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Saul
Markunsky is a qualified Chartered Accountant in both South
Africa and Australia with diverse business experience having
worked internationally in the profession, he possesses a Bachelor
of Commerce and Bachelor of Accountancy from the University
of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
He was a senior figure with the South African Revenue Service
before moving to Australia with his family a decade ago. He
was attracted to ‘In The Picture’ by the firms commercial
focus and ability to provide tailored solutions for clients,
he became a partner five years ago and after taking the reigns
as managing partner established himself as a driven manager
growing the company significantly.
His understanding of financial and business operational processes,
attention to detail, analytic skills and ability to develop
relationships with people at all levels has gained him a great
deal of respect from clients and industry peers throughout his
career. His fields of expertise include: Taxation Planning,
including Tax Averaging - Wealth Protection - Retirement Strategies/Superannuation
– Trust Fund Management, Estate and Succession Planning.
He is regarded by many as the countries leading experts on tax
and the entertainment industry, many of the countries leading
actors, producers and agents counted amongst his clients.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
Saul@in-the-picture.net
Kamal Gill Thomas, BB CPA.(Senior Partner)
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| "I
like working with numbers, it comes very naturally
to me, I enjoy organising people’s financial
affairs and in doing so helping them realize their
life goals." |
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Kamal possesses a Bachelor of Business with a postgrad in Taxation
from Edith Cowan University, West Australia. After working for
the WA branch of the Australian Tax Office she moved to Sydney
where she joined ‘In The Picture’, building up a
practice largely based on servicing the needs of theatre, television
and film professionals. Specializing in taxation she provides
financial administration to high earning clients, mainly in
the entertainment industry. Her clients include well known
performers, producers, agents and television production companies.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
Kamal@in-the-picture.net
Oksana
Trohana, MA ASA.(Accountant)
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| "I
find my job exciting and challenging because I know
that I’m helping clients reach their investment
and business goals, which enables them to realize
their dreams." |
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Oksana has a Master Degree in Commerce (Accounting) from the
University Sydney, is an Associate Member of CPA Australia and
possess a strong background in taxation and auditing. She provides
her clients with a range of accounting services including year
end reporting and business activity statement preparation. She
offers expert advice in all aspects of personal financial management,
professional advice through well planned strategies, structures
and investments that assists clients achieve their profit objectives
and monitor business progress on a timely basis.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
oksana@in-the-picture.net
Jimmy
Sang, BBus(Acct). (Accountant)
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| "
If
one seeks advice, give them direction, not correction." |
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Jimmy
possesses a Bachelor of Business Majoring in Accounting from
the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and is presently part
of the Chartered Accountant (CA) Program. He is an expert on
small business management, enjoys liaising with clients to help
grow their companies. Enjoys helping them realise lifestyle
aspirations and is motivated by their success. He combines technical
knowledge, experience and lateral thinking to see the big picture
from their perspective. His fields of expertise include: Tax
Minimisation – GST - Retirement Strategies/Superannuation
and Bookkeeping.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
Jimmy@in-the-picture.net
Shereen
Markunsky, (Practice Administrator)
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|
She
is an excellent book-keeper with experience in many areas of
the business sector, Shereen has an intimate knowledge of our
client base. Her diligence and attention to detail in handling
the day to day functions of many accounts make her a pivotal
player.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
Shereen@in-the-picture.net
George
Kesidis, BBus(Acct). (Accountant)
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| "
I
take on problems everyone else runs away from, avoids
or just simply doesn’t want to know about and
comes up with solutions or recommendations." |
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George
is a senior accountant, he has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting),
Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting), Diploma in Real
Estate and Diploma in Financial Planning. He is a member of
the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and National Tax
Agents Association (NTAA) and an Associate Member of CPA Australia.
He has advised a wide variety of clients, including authors,
playwrights, directors, actors, fashion designers and average
wage earners. Our in house specialist he can provide advice
in relation to real estate, tax minimisation, GST, retirement
strategies, bookkeeping, insurance problems that may arise and
workers compensation. George prides himself on treating clients
as he would expect sitting on the other side of the desk asking
questions, no matter how big or small a client is.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
George@in-the-picture.net
Shirley
Shi, MBA, MSc,(Accountant)
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| "Do
not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good;
try to use ordinary situations." |
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Shirley
has a Masters degree of Business Administration (UTS) and a
Masters Degree in Science (UNSW). Her client portfolio ranges
from start-up businesses, through family controlled companies,
and responsible for the accounting, taxation and strategy needs.
She has a wide depth and range of knowledge over many fields
and diversified experience. She has provided a vast range of
services to an extensive client base, and a strong communicator
that has rapport with clients and has the ability to juggle
a variety of tasks. She also possess strong accounting, marketing
and communicative skills and have the ability and willingness
to think laterally to add value to the clients. She now utilizes
her in depth accounting, taxation, management and superannuation
knowledge to help clients strengthen their operations, address
compliance issues and develop strategies to increase business
performance.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
Shirley@in-the-picture.net
Rebekah
Sadler (Office Manager)
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Rebekah
is responsible for the smooth running of the office, often the
first point of contact for clients, she is the glue that holds
every thing together. In the past twelve months she has implemented
new systems which have further streamlined operations and aided
of us in maximizing of our resources more efficiently.
Tel: (02) 9211 5411
Fax: (02) 9211-5422
Email:
rebekah@in-the-picture.net
