Director John Sciacca leads the team at Sciacca’s Accountants + Advisers with over 24 years experience in the accounting and finance area.
We’re extremely proud of our firm’s growth and ongoing success, enjoying long term partnerships with our valued clients in Brisbane, Australia and all around the world.
We’d like to introduce you to our team:
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John Sciacca, Director
John holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration from the University of New England and is a fellow of CPA Australia. He is also now a qualified Financial Adviser.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job? Just talking to my clients , about everything and anything. This leaves little space for work sometimes!
Describe yourself in three words. I’m a big picture person. Love to tell stories. Hopefully funny. Very independent.
If I had an extra 5 hours every week I would… Love to go to the movies, instead of finding more time for ballet. My girls dance enough!!
I am energised by… By just planning the week ahead. And also implementing the big picture ideas with my team.
Favourite quote. “Stay hungry, Stay foolish” Steve Jobs
Catherine Law, Accountant
After Catherine completed High School she did a bookkeeping course at TAFE and then started a career off in an Accountant’s Office as a Typist Clerk. Catherine has since worked her way up to a Senior Accounting position through life experiences and on the job training.After having her third child, Catherine and her husband made a sea change in 2001 and moved to Bribie Island from Melbourne. On Bribie Island they owned and operated a convenience store for four years. After experiencing seven day trading and the stress of owning their own business, Catherine decided to go back to working a normal job.What is the most enjoyable part of your job… When a client’s job is completed!
Describe yourself in three words… Focused, witty, fun lover
If I had an extra 5 hours every week, I would… Spend more time exercising.
I am energised by… A prosperous future.
Favourite quote or saying… “Live life like someone left the gate open.”
Gina Kim, Accountant
What is the most enjoyable part of your job… working with a fantastic team and learning new skills
Describe yourself in three words… positive, efficient, animal lover
If I had an extra 5 hours every week, I would… Spend more time with my puppies.
I am energised by… my lovely family.
Favourite quote or saying… Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like no one is watching.
Tim Beard, Accountant
The most enjoyable part of my job: Is the diversity of the work, each client has subtle differences that require a different approach from the job before it.
Describe yourself in three words: Problem-solver, Jovial, logical
If I had 5 more hours a week I would: be a much better golfer than I currently am.
What energises me: Spending time with my friends and family.
Favourite Quote: Experience is simply the name we give to our mistakes. – Oscar Wilde
Aidan Wade, Accountant
Aidan holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting from Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job? Working in a team environment and completing a job
Describe yourself in three words. Happy, Energetic and Friendly
If I had an extra 5 hours every week I would… Play more sport
I am energised by… Family and friends
Favourite quote… Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. –Charles Swindoll
Nick Lancaster, Accountant
Nick has been a keen student of Business, Accountancy and Economics since Year 9 at school. He finished High School at St Joseph’s Nudgee College in 2011 and completed his Bachelor in Business with a major in Accountancy and a minor in Professional Accounting Extension in 2014. He plans to start his CPA training this year.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job? Learning new skills and solving clients’ problems.
Describe yourself in three words… Ambitious, Confident, Friendly
If I had an extra 5 hours every week, I would… Take time to relax and watch TV
I am energised by… Learning and improving as a person
Favourite quote or saying… “There’s no such thing as a free lunch” Milton Friedman
Stephanie Leonardi, Administration Manager
Stephanie Leonardi was employed by John as a Receptionist in 2013, and has since become Administration Manager. When she isn’t working she loves to be social by being with her friends and travelling.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job? Working with great people and of course pay day !
Describe yourself in three words. Sociable, Friendly and Efficient
If I had an extra 5 hours every week, I would…. Have more time to sleep!
I am energised by…. Happiness
Favourite quote. “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” –Babe Ruth Zoe Butler, Receptionist
Zoe is the newest member of the Sciacca’s Accountants + Advisers team after moving down to Brisbane from Townsville. Zoe is enjoying the office style of work, having a friendly and supportive team makes it all that much better. She enjoys socialising with friends and spending time at the beach in her spare time.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job? Working in a friendly environment and going out for end of month lunch!
Describe yourself in three words. Optimistic, polite, quiet
If I had an extra 5 hours every week, I would…. Try to do more exercise!
I am energised by…. The people around me.
Favourite quote…. Don’t regret the past, just learn from it.
Why choose us?
At Sciacca’s Accountants + Advisers the focus is always on YOU!
We look after your accounting and financial needs so you can focus on what you do best.
You have taken the first step toward building your business and achieving financial independence and freedom. During our initial meeting, we’ll discuss your financial goals and work out how we can get there. Together, we’ll set a plan you can stick to for the financial year and get you organised. You’ll be glad you didn’t waste another year!!
At Sciacca’s Accountants + Advisers, we do things differently…
After assessing your financial plans, we will guide you through an easy yet detailed process of reviewing your financial health and together we will identify areas of improvement.
You will better understand what you are claiming and the savings. You will also know what deductions you are able to claim in the future, leading to further tax savings.
All our Service Packages include reasonable access to your accountant via the phone and email so you can contact us whenever you need to for advice – without worrying about the cost.
So why wait? Get in touch and find out how you can start saving today.
Sciacca’s Accountants & Advisers in Stafford, Brisbane, QLD categorized under Accountants offering services such as Tax Audits & Investigations, Wealth Management, Budgeting.
Some other services offered by Sciacca’s Accountants & Advisers are Tax Minimisation, Retirement Planning, Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF), Estate Planning.
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Additional Services We also provide the following accounting, financial planning and business advisory services, that you can add to your package at any time:
“Sciacca’s Accountants are more than just an accounting firm. They take a hands on approach to the way they help me with my business”
“If you’ve yet to experience applying for a Commonwealth Senior Health Card, or for a pension, be prepared for a mountain of form filling and financial enquiry. An exercise not for the faint hearted or those of us with less than perfect financial expertise. Worse is to come if you happen to be a self funded retiree, or own your own business. That’s another pile of paper, and more interaction with Centrelink.
We turned to our accountants, Sciacca’s, who were not only able to navigate us through the paper minefield, but were also in an informed position to inject the right numbers in the right boxes, so simplifying and smoothing the process.
Sciacca’s have also taken on the role of our financial planners, preparing us for income support during our retirement. It makes good sense to have your business, or personal, accountancy firm also working to maximise your retirement benefits, including the balancing act required to ensure you receive all the Commonwealth benefits you are entitled to with other, supporting, income streams.
There is no organisation better qualified in understanding your financial position and lifestyle requirements than your own accountant. To us, it was a no-brainer to combine the expertise of our accountant with our need for sustainable retirement planning.”
“I would highly recommend Sciacca’s Accountants , John has been doing my accounting for the last 17 years !! I can’t imagine trusting anyone else . Thanks John for all your help . Sincerely yours Mark Gower”
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