OUR TEAM
In an environment where people’s financial affairs are increasingly managed by a formulaic approach, the team at SK Shirley Chartered Accountants deliver a service where every person and every business is considered unique. We focus on what you are really seeking and provide the strategic experience to help you achieve your desired outcomes.
Meet the team responsible for ensuring your finances are in order with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
STEPHEN SHIRLEY
Chartered Accountant & Practice Principal
It seems like a long time ago… I graduated in 1981 and joined a medium sized Chartered Accounting firm. Those early years were invaluable in allowing me to collaborate with some truly talented people. The work was varied and challenging but I worked hard and in 1987, I was admitted as a partner. In 1992 I became a Registered Company Auditor with ASIC.
My career path has delivered deep experience in all financial matters; from individuals earning wages and/or salary through to significant private companies with staff of over 200. I have specific expertise and experience in business planning, operation and management, self-managed superannuation, and estate and succession planning. Most of my clients have become friends and so I enjoy a close relationship enabling me to have a very personal and nuanced understanding of their financial affairs. My simple philosophy is to ensure that they maximise their opportunities for success with smart, informed and timely strategic decision making. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can help.
LILY WANG
Senior Accountant
I graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Accounting & Commercial Law. I am also a qualified CPA and a Registered Tax Agent and have been a practicing Accountant for more than 10 years.
My experience and expertise lies in the creation and management of self-managed super funds, trusts, partnerships and sole traders. I also have extensive knowledge and experience around company tax.
VIVIAN DANESE
Office Administration
I’ve had over 20 years’ experience in office management and administration. As Stephen will testify, there is nothing more important than a well-run, well-organised office, particularly a chartered accountancy practice that has that has over 400 clients.
For the past 10 years I’ve been assisting Stephen; managing client enquiries, client registrations with ASIC and correspondence with the Australian Taxation Office. I also assist with the coordination of meetings and client correspondence.
DAISY SHIRLEY
Reception/Administrative Assistant
I started working with the SK Shirley team on a casual basis in 2018 while studying. In April 2020, I joined the team permanently, but my studies continued and I’m in my last year of a Bachelor of Economics at Adelaide University. My role here is to assist the accountants with client correspondence, organising meetings and liaising with both ASIC and the ATO.