Our Tax Trainers
Trainer profiles:
Garry Payne
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (with merit)
- Bachelor of Laws
Professional affiliations:
- Solicitor of Supreme Court of NSW
- Fellow of Taxation Institute of Australia
- Australian Tax Teachers' Association
Previous experience:
- Senior Lecturer, Australian School of Taxation (Atax) (UNSW)
- Senior Tax Writer, Butterworths/ATP
- Tax Manager at a Big 4 CA practice
Other activities:
- Creator and co-author of eight publications, including Australian Tax Handbook
- Author of materials developed by the GST Start-Up Assistance Office
- Presenter of more than 170 tax seminars for accountants, lawyers and government bodies
- Lead role in preparation of reports commissioned by the Board of Taxation and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Garry combines extensive experience in writing and presenting taxation material with practical experience gained at a senior level in the Big 4 CA environment. The taxation assignments Garry has carried out for governments and various professional bodies give him a clear insight into the underlying policy that shapes tax legislation.
Heidi Rodgers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Laws
Professional affiliations:
- Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Previous experience:
- Tax Manager at a Melbourne-based large second-tier practice
- Tax Adviser at a Big 4 CA practice
Other activities:
- National Presenter CPA Tax Reform Series (Small Business CGT Concessions and PAYG Reform)
- Keynote Speaker at CPA State Congresses
Heidi holds formal qualifications in both commerce and law. Combining this knowledge with high level tax consulting experience in a CA environment, Heidi is able to explain the practical implications of new legislation, cases and rulings. Possessing an engaging style of delivery, Heidi is one of our most sought-after presenters.
Fred Schenck
Qualifications:
- Master of Taxation
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Previous experience:
- Partner in a Melbourne-based public accounting practice that provides extensive tax consulting and compliance services to corporate and high-net-worth individual clients
- Senior management roles in commerce and industry, including responsibility for financial control and training and development
Other activities:
- University lecturer of taxation
Fred takes a very practical approach to the delivery of training sessions. He makes extensive use of worked examples in order to explain even the most intricate principles in an easy-to-understand manner, and develops a comfortable rapport with audiences at all levels of seniority.
Lynne Gibson
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Accounting and Economics)
Professional affiliations:
- Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Fellow of Taxation Institute of Australia
Previous experience:
- Partner in a Sydney public accounting practice
- Tax Adviser at public accounting practices, including a Big 4 CA practice
Other activities:
- Leading the provision of professional development and training activities for staff whilst in practice
- Presenting tax update sessions to other professional practices
Lynne's background in advising a diverse range of clients in various industries means she has the ideal experience and expertise for a career in the tax training field. She has managed clients' affairs and delivered tax advice as a partner in a public accounting practice; as a practitioner been responsible for the professional development of staff; and has professional affiliations at a senior level. Lynne prepares meticulously for her training to ensure she is ready to deal with the widest possible range of issues that may arise during a session.
Positions Available
Do you have a detailed grasp of a broad range of tax issues? Are you an articulate and engaging communicator and presenter? If so, you have the makings for a rewarding career as a Kaplan Professional Tax Trainer. Please visit our Jobs at Kaplan Professional page for available contract positions.