Your Business Accountants in Darwin
Meet the Team

Karma Mayfield, Principal
As a Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) and a Director of Adept Business Advisors, Karma is passionate about helping businesses thrive with expert financial guidance and strategic advice.
She has over 23 years of experience in accounting, tax, and business advisory, and loves to work closely with clients to provide solutions that support growth and financial success.
Key areas of expertise
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Taxation Advice and Planning
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT), including extensive knowledge of Small Business CGT Concessions
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Structuring Advice
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Bookkeeping Advice, Setup & Assistance
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Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
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MYOB Accounting Software
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Xero Accounting Software
Industry Expertise
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Hospitality and entertainment
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Investment

Geoff Nourse, Principal
Geoff is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and has over 35 years experience in public practice. He has a wide range of experience working with the owners of small and medium sized businesses.
Geoff enjoys working with good people to assist them create and retain wealth for their family.
Key areas of expertise
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Provision of tax and commercial advice
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Business structuring and restructuring
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Preparation of strategic business plans and financial projections
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Advice in relation to the purchase and sale of businesses and other assets
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Assisting clients obtain and structure finance and deal with financiers
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Management reporting
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Asset protection, succession and estate planning
Industry Expertise
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Professional practices
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Pharmacy retailing
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Hospitality and entertainment
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Investment
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Property development

Josh Todd
Accountant
Josh is a member of CPA Australia and has over 15 years experience in accounting and taxation services.
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He is originally from New Zealand and has lived and worked in Darwin, Melbourne and Ballarat.
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Josh is a keen golfer who plays off a handicap of “about 7”
Key areas of expertise
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Taxation Advice and Planning
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT),
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Structuring Advice
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Bookkeeping Advice, Setup & Assistance
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Division 7A and Inter-entity Interactions
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Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
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MYOB Accounting Software
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Xero Accounting Software
Industry Expertise
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Professional practices
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Trades and Services
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Hospitality and entertainment
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Investment
Ke Zhang Bookkeeper

Ke is a certified bookkeeper with over 5 years of experience, working with a number of businesses in different industries, including medical and hospitality.
Originally from China, Ke has lived in Darwin for over 20 years, where she first started working as a bookkeeper in the pharmacy industry before joining the Adept team.
Ke has great communication skills, is organized, and works hard to meet client expectations.​
Key areas of expertise
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Bank Reconciliations
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Payroll Services
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Data Entry Services
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Receivable, Accounts Payable
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BAS and GST Reporting
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Debtors Control
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MYOB Accounting Software
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Xero Accounting Software
Industry Expertise
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Pharmacy retailing
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Hospitality and Entertainment
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Supermarket industry

Frank Lin
Accountant
Frank is a member of CPA Australia and has over 20 years’ experience in accounting and taxation services. He has been living and working in Darwin over 24 years since moving from China in 2001.
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Frank speaks fluent Mandarin. He also loves nature and is a birding enthusiast.
Key areas of expertise
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Income Tax Advice and Planning
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT),
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Family Business Group Structuring Advice
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Tax Advice in Small Business Purchases and Sales
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Management Budgeting and Analysis
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Division 7A and Inter-entity Interactions
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Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
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MYOB Accounting Software
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Xero Accounting Software
Industry Expertise
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Professional practices
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Trades and Services
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Hospitality and entertainment
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Investment
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Construction supplies
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Retail operations
Kate McGlinchey
Bookkeeper

Kate is a Certified Bookkeeper with over 15 years experience in
administrative & bookkeeping services. Kate originates from Western Queensland and has lived and worked all across Queensland and Broome, before moving to Darwin and joining the Adept team.
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Kate has completed her bookkeeping certification since joining Adept and this is now her sole focus.​
Key areas of expertise
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Payroll Services
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Accounts Receivable and Payable
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Bank Reconciliations
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BAS & GST Reporting
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Data Entry Services
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Monthly Management Reporting
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XERO Accounting Software
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MYOB Accounting Software
Industry Expertise
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Trades and Services
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Childcare
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Health Care
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Retail
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ï‚· Agriculture
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Marine

Brittany Glaetzer
Customer Service Officer
Brittany has extensive experience in client facing roles and we love her professional approach to her interaction with our clients.
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Brittany enjoys working on creative DIY projects, experimenting with new recipes, outdoor activities with her family, a good coffee or checking out a winery.
Key areas of expertise
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Management of our interaction with the Australian Securities Commission and Australian Taxation Office on behalf of clients
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Management of our client databases and documents
