THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
Ascent Accountants is a Certified Practising Accountancy firm dedicated to providing a full accounting and business management service.
Serving Western Australia and beyond, our team work alongside small, medium, and family owned/
operated businesses.
From setting goals to laying strategies, implementing organised systems, and more,
we go above and beyond to take you further.
Through our alliances and associations, there is no part of your business that we can’t help with.
With us,
it's personal.
We’re here to build relationships with everyday business owners — just like you — and form true partnerships based on commitment and trust. When you choose Ascent, you receive financial services, insights, and advice for the success of your business, as well as the financial demands of your personal life.
Our tailored services are completely based around your unique needs, challenges, and goals, and come with full transparency.
Our Team
Good with numbers, great with people
We know our way around a calculator (and a little more than that), but we always put people first. Our team is highly trained with up-to-date technical abilities and business acumen. We regularly invest in our staff so everyone on our team can give outstanding experiences that take your business higher.
Nigel Parker CPA
Principal
Starting his career in 1998, Nigel appreciates the ongoing difficulties and problems that small businesses face. He approaches his advisory role in a friendly client-focused manner, training clients to better understand all aspects of their business.
As a fully qualified Certified Practising Accountant, he drives both the firm and his client’s businesses forward with experience and gusto. Away from the office, you’ll find him playing or watching sport, or relaxing with family and friends.
Danielle Langford
Office Manager
Danielle embarked on her journey with Ascent in 2009, beginning as a Receptionist and steadily advancing to the role of Office Manager. Her passion lies in orchestrating and synchronizing all facets of Ascent while supporting the Accountants to ensure clients receive exceptional and timely customer service.
A multitasker extraordinaire, Danielle adeptly manages diverse responsibilities encompassing administration, ASIC compliance, workflow management, staying abreast of ATO updates, spearheading marketing initiatives, and fostering strong client relationships. Her multifaceted expertise keeps the operations smoothly coordinated and thriving behind the scenes.
Toni Gratteri CA
Tax Manager
Even at the start of the pandemic, we couldn’t say ‘no’ to Toni joining our team in 2020. Prior to this, Toni was employed at a mid-tier accounting firm for 12 years. She’s proficient in the preparation and review of self-managed superannuation fund, company, trust, as well as individual and deceased estate income tax returns. Friendly and approachable, Toni is also passionate about mentoring junior staff to assist in their career development.
Toni works part-time and spends time with her two sons on her days off. In her spare time, she enjoys camping trips with family and friends.
Jo Stirling CA
Tax Manager
Jo is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with a diverse background, bringing a wealth of experience to our team. Hailing from New Zealand, Jo established her own successful small practice, where she provided invaluable business advisory services to the small to medium-sized business sector. With a passion for helping businesses thrive, Jo now brings her expertise and dedication to our firm after making the move to Perth 11 years ago. In her role, Jo serves as our resident Kiwi expert, utilizing her extensive knowledge and skills to assist clients with all their accounting, taxation, and financial needs. Working within a small practice environment allows Jo to leverage the full range of her experience, providing personalized and comprehensive solutions to our clients.
Beyond the office, Jo finds joy in maintaining an active lifestyle. Whether she's hitting the gym for a workout session or enjoying a refreshing run or walk outdoors, Jo embodies a commitment to both professional excellence and personal well-being.
With her dedication to client success and a passion for fitness, Jo is an invaluable member of our team, continuously striving to exceed expectations and make a positive impact in everything she does.
Bora Heng CPA
Senior Accountant
Bora commenced his career at Ascent in 2001 and is skilled and experienced in the preparation of Individual, Partnership, Family Trust and Company Tax Returns, and has extensive experience in complex bookkeeping methods. Bora works closely with his clients providing a variety of training on the correct use of accounting software and bookkeeping practices. Additionally, he assists them with wealth creation strategies to see them prosper.
Bora enjoys spending his time with his wife and family, attending movies or enjoying a backyard BBQ. He is also a passionate AFL supporter, closely following The West Coast Eagles.
Brendan Jones
Senior Accountant
Brendan prides himself on providing prompt and professional services to all clients and has a real passion for self-managed superannuation funds. He especially enjoys assisting clients in relation to purchasing rental investment properties within their Superannuation Funds, and unlocking the potential tax benefits this strategy has to offer.
Away from the office, Brendan can be found catching up on the odd job or two around the house, relaxing with his partner and little daughter, entertaining friends, and playing computer games online.
Jenny Cao
Senior Accountant
Jenny Cao is a fully qualified CPA and has over 10 years of experience in the public practice. She is skilled in preparing Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for self-managed superannuation fund, company, trust, partnership as well as individual. Jenny is passionate about providing professional business services to her clients and working with them to achieve their best financial performance and tax outcomes. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys catching up with her family and friends - whether it's a trip to the beach or local park, or reading a book to her young daughter.
Grace Tan
Accountant
Ascent is fortunate to have Grace begin her career with us. Grace assists the Senior Accountants with the preparation of Individual, Trust and Company Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements and Financial Reports. In her spare time, Grace enjoys cooking and baking. She also enjoys drawing and cross stitching.
Katrina Martin
Bookkeeper & Payroll Manager
Katrina has worked with Ascent since 2002 and has an extensive understanding of Ascent’s client database. Katrina’s role in client and bookkeeping services include recordkeeping, preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements, as well as client training in bookkeeping and payroll software. She also manages payroll, supports client start-ups, and helps our Accountants with administration.
Wendy Cross
Tax Administration Assistant
Wendy commenced her career in office management and accounting when she was a Company Director of Hazfreight Australia Pty Ltd, which she co-owned. Wendy’s experience includes all facets of office management and she began working with MYOB when GST was introduced in 2000. She also worked as payroll officer for two Companies in the north of WA.
Joining us in 2018 as Tax Administration Assistant, we were blown away by her vast skillset. Her exceptional organisation, time management, and administrative skills are testament to her years of experience and hard work.
