Ashfords

Yesterday, our partners, leadership team, and staff came together to celebrate the end of an incredible year. We savored delicious food in a beautiful venue while reflecting on 2024—a year filled with new milestones, achievements, and growth. We look ahead with excitement, as 2025 promises even greater success! We would like to take this opportunity to wish our valued clients and associates a joyful festive season, and we look forward continuing our strong relationships in the year ahead.

George Shaheen was recently nominated as a finalist in the Best Finance Broker division, in the upcoming Better Business Awards presented by the Advisor. We could not be more excited for him, and we are thrilled to congratulate him on this well deserved nomination !

Graduate Assessment Day at Ashfords Last Friday, our dedicated team at Ashfords welcomed 17 outstanding candidates for a full day of interviews and workshops. What a great day seeing bright future talent engaging with our current team! A huge thank you to our team for their hard work and commitment to making this day a success. Our successful candidates will embark on a two-year rotation across all our service offerings, with opportunities for full-time roles. With top-notch training, mentorship, and a clear progression path, we're thrilled to kick off our graduate engagement on such a high note!

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! We want to take a moment to recognise the incredible professionals who form the backbone of our financial operations. Our dedicated bookkeeping team consistently delivers excellence, ensuring our clients' financial records are maintained with the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. These talented professionals do more than just manage numbers – they provide peace of mind to our clients and contribute significantly to their business success. To Simone, Zeina, Farzana, and bookkeepers everywhere: Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for being the trusted financial stewards our clients rely on every day. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

We were honoured to attend our client Huntington's Victoria 11th Annual Gala Ball last weekend. Huntington's disease is a hereditary condition affecting the brain's nerve cells, impacting movement, cognition, and mental health. The vital work of Huntington's Victoria provides crucial support and resources to affected individuals and their families across the community. The evening was truly inspiring – filled with meaningful connections, touching stories, and moments of celebration. Seeing everyone come together, dressed in their finest, to support this important cause was remarkable. We're proud to support Huntington's Victoria and contribute to their mission of supporting those affected by HD. Thank you to all who made this spectacular event possible. Together, we're making a difference. #HuntingtonsAwareness #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #Healthcare #CorporateSocialResponsibility

🎓 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! We're thrilled to launch our 2025 two-year Graduate Program, offering unprecedented exposure across our full-service accounting and advisory firm. Get ready to build an exceptional career with hands-on experience. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁: • 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: engage with our CEO, Partners, and Managers from day one • 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: experience diverse roles across multiple business units, broadening your skillset • 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: gain valuable exposure working directly with clients for real-world challenges • 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: benefit from guidance from industry experts invested in your growth and career • 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: after two years, your experience means you can choose your career path Are you a high-achieving Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Law & Taxation, Economics or Commerce graduate ready to experience the full spectrum of business advisory services? Join a firm where you'll develop broad expertise while building deep specialisations. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/g2zgasUy Your future in business advisory starts here 🚀 #AccountingCareers #GraduateProgram #BusinessAdvisory #Accounting #Tax #Audit #Finance #Wealth #Superannuation #PublicPractice #AshfordsCA #CareerGrowth

What an incredible morning at our second 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙄𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 event covering all things well-being. Spearheaded by our Partner Caroline Atonio, this initiative continues to create meaningful impact in our business community. We were honoured to host two exceptional speakers who shared their invaluable insights on mental health and well-being: Chelsea F. from the Danny Frawley Centre delivered a powerful presentation on mental health in the workplace, while Jacqui Diamond from Peninsula Hot Springs enlightened us with practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being in our busy lives. The energy was electric, and the engagement from our attendees was truly inspiring. We're already receiving requests for next year's event – a true testament to the impact these conversations are having. Thank you to Renee Thorn our MC for the morning, our amazing speakers, attendees, and everyone who helped make this morning tea such a success. The conversations and connections made today will continue to resonate throughout our business community. #WomenInBusiness #MentalHealth #WellBeing #BusinessEvents #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessCommunity

𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Two rising stars shine in national awards We are immensely proud to announce that two of our exceptional team members have been recognised as finalists in the prestigious 2024 AccountantsDaily Rising Stars Awards: • Thomas Roscrow (CA) - Finalist in the Audit category • Ashley Moya - Finalist in the Accounting Student category This remarkable achievement reflects not only their individual talents but also the culture of excellence we foster at Ashfords. Tom and Ashley's nominations place them among the top 𝟵𝟮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, a testament to their hard work, dedication, and outstanding potential in the accounting profession. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tom and Ashley for this well-deserved recognition. Your accomplishments inspire us all and reinforce Ashfords' commitment to nurturing the next generation of accounting leaders. To our entire team: Thank you for your continuous support and for creating an environment where talent thrives. For the complete list of finalists and more information about the Accountants Daily Rising Stars Awards 2024, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gya4pZQp Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone for Tom, Ashley, and Ashfords, and wishing them all the best for the awards ceremony on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. #AccountantsDaily #RisingStarsAwards2024 #AccountingLeaders #AshfordsExcellence

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Today, we celebrate our incredible auditing team and their invaluable contributions to Ashfords and the business world at large. Our auditors are the guardians of financial integrity and transparency. Their unwavering commitment to excellence, ethical standards, and meticulous attention to detail not only ensures our clients' success but also strengthens the entire business ecosystem. To our dedicated auditors: Your expertise and hard work does not go unnoticed. As a token of our appreciation to our auditors, our wonderful Fiona has organised a special treat - Auditor Proud Day cookies! Thank you Andrew White, Ryan Dummett, Nick Kyriazis, and team for your continued dedication to excellence. Here's to you – our outstanding auditors! 👏 #AuditorProudDay #FinancialHeroes #AccountingExcellence #AshfordsAuditAssurance #AshfordsTeam

A new chapter for Ted Turner. After a 30-year career as a Certified Practicing Accountant, including nine years with Ashfords, Ted has decided to embark on a new professional journey. Ted will be leaving Ashfords to follow his passion for Board Advisory roles, expanding his existing Board Advisory work to help companies to achieve their full potential by leveraging the wealth of experience and insights he has gained over three decades in the Accounting & Financial Advisory industry. During Ted's tenure as a Senior Partner with Ashfords he has delivered some remarkable achievements, most notably a fourfold increase in his client base, heading up P&C, Marketing and various other initiatives as a long-standing Exec Member and leading various firmwide high performance culture initiatives. On behalf of the entire Ashfords team, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ted for his years of service and our best wishes for his future endeavours. We are confident that his transition into Board Advisory will bring tremendous value to the businesses he serves, just as he has done throughout his distinguished career with Ashfords. While we will certainly miss Ted’s daily presence, we are excited to witness the impact he will undoubtedly make. Please join us in congratulating Ted on this new chapter and wishing him continued success in all his future endeavours. #BoardAdvisory #ProfessionalServices