Azab Business Advisory was founded by Phil Clarke in October 2013 to continue his passion of working with SME’s, individuals and the Not For Profit Sector after leaving PwC as the then current longest serving partner of PwC Australia. Phil has a track record over 40 years of delivering innovative results for his clients. Phil not only assists his Clients in strategy, he assists in driving the strategy through to successful implementation.With vast in-depth experience in both taxation and audit Phil is able to lead in providing a holistic experience.
Phil’s track record includes:
- 100% success representing clients at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and its predecessor The Taxation Board of Review.
- Advising taking a business from a partnership to a listed company.
- Advising on largest Australian Grazing M&A transaction.
- Being foundation advisory Board member 1989-1993 Cowboys Rugby League Steering Committee and then Financial Advisor until 2001.
- Advising taking business from sole trader to $10M turnover.
- Advising taking small plumbing partnership to $20M Private Corporate Group.
- Advising on and assisting implementation on succession plan for large grazing family.
- Delivering significant taxation savings through use of superannuation for over 30 years.
In depth Industry experience:
- Primary Production
- Health, including Medical Practices, Pharmacies, Hospitals, Research and Allied Health
- Government and Local Government
- Franchising
- Mining & Mining Services
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Not for Profit Organisations
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About our Founder Phil Clarke B Ec. FCA,CTA, MAICD
Experience
Phil was one of PwC’s most senior partners with more than 39 years’ experience in the professional services environment, 28 years as a partner at PwC prior to his leaving in October 2013.
Phil’s experience is in the Private Client, Not for Profit and Government area and covers both taxation and audit.
He is a Life Member of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney
- Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Registered Company Auditor (since 1983)
- Registered SMSF Auditor
- Certified Taxation Advisor
- Registered tax agent (since 1985)
- Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Commissioner of Declarations
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