Meet the team    

Richard Munro   Go to my Linkedin Profile  
Partner/Owner
B.Bus CPA FTIA

Richard takes pleasure in seeing people succeed, whether it is his team members, clients or their business. This is the foremost reason he has chosen to work in the Public Accounting industry. His satisfaction comes from the challenge of finding and implementing strategies to improve Munro Accountants clients' position. Richard formed Munro Accountants in 1993 and it has grown from a small firm to a dynamic business with a diverse range of specialties. Throughout his career Richard has been involved with professional, sporting and community groups which have enhanced his understanding in dealing with people and financial matters. Richard’s particular interests cover a number of areas including Business Leadership and Management, Succession Planning and Taxation and he has been a regular speaker at many events. Outside of work Richard enjoys golf, skiing and body surfing whilst being an avid Queensland and Broncos supporter.           
Email richard@munro.com.au


Michelle Gargar Go to my Linkedin Profile
Partner/Owner
B.Bus CPA

Michelle is a partner of Munro Accountants overseeing the compliance division. She specialises in Self Managed Superannuation Funds and Capital Gains advice for small businesses. She takes a ‘hands on’ approach with clients, assisting them to fully understand their business. Michelle is particularly focused on business and accounting systems within the practice and has been instrumental in customising our internal systems and those for clients. Commencing her career in 1990, she has been involved in various industries, but has a concentrated interest in the building industry.   Email michelle@munro.com.au

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Nicole MacDonald   Go to my Linkedin Profile
Senior Associate and Business Advisor  
NZICA MBA FTIA 
                         
Nicole graduated as a New Zealand Chartered Accountant in 1986 after gaining experience in the public accounting arena with Coopers and Lybrand (NZ) and in the commercial sector as Group Accountant for a NZ public company. Since graduating, Nicole went on to complete her Masters in Business Administration degree in Australia while acting as a consultant to a variety of SME’s. 
Nicole joined Munro Accountants in December 2002 drawn by the fact that she could combine her commercial background and MBA knowledge to help businesses develop growth strategies. In the process she has also developed her tax knowledge and has become a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia. Her strengths include her 'hands on' approach to clients, a passion for helping businesses reach their maximum potential and family business matters. NEW Nicole is an accredited Queensland Government Business grant consultant which means she can help you apply and manage your grant.    Email nicole@munro.com.au



Jane Hanaghan  
Practice Manager
B.Bus 
                          Jane completed a Bachelor of Business (Economics) at QUT in 1996 and started her career in Insurance Advising and Financial Planning. She then went on to study a Diploma of Financial Planning before heading off to the United Kingdom for nearly 4 years. She worked closely with Financial Advisors and also managed various Financial Advisory companies. Jane joined Munro Accountants on her return to Australia in March 2005 to the newly created role as Practice Manager. She has drawn her knowledge of working in the Accounting/Financial Planning industry with her management experience to develop this role. Her responsibilities include client service, workflow control, human resources and price management.       
Email  janeh@munro.com.au

Accountants Isht Singh CPA Go to my LinkedIn Profile Edwin Arenas Rob McAskill Ashleigh Braxton Lesley Sinclair Kim Harper Bookkeeper Office Manager Andrea Blackbeard

Client Services Sue Roy Becky Harrison Rosie Munro Lara Glogoski Racquel Fraser Information Technology Holly Richardson Marketing Jennie Fitzgerald

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