Jason Griffiths is the Director and CEO of Everalls Group, where he leads the firm in helping businesses, families, and individuals unlock their financial potential and build lasting success.

With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and business advisory, Jason has worked closely with business owners and the people behind them to navigate complex challenges, identify opportunities, and achieve both business and personal goals. He understands that behind every business are people — and that financial decisions are deeply personal.

Jason’s approach goes beyond business performance. He works with clients to ensure that business success translates into sustainable family wealth, aligning strategic growth with long-term security and prosperity.

He is a strong advocate for collaboration, believing that unlocking financial potential requires the combined talents of a diverse and skilled team. At Everalls Group, Jason is proud to lead a culture built on clarity, commitment, and practical advice that delivers meaningful, lasting outcomes for clients.

Expert subject:

• Australian Tax Law
• Business Taxation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting (ANU)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)

Graeme Brown is a Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals. He began his career in 1995 as an undergraduate and completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the Australian National University in 1997. Graeme was admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 2000, became a Partner in his previous firm in 2008, and joined DFK Everalls in 2022. In 2024, he was elected to the Board of DFK Australia New Zealand.

Graeme works with a broad range of clients, including small-to-medium businesses, not-for-profits, and self-managed superannuation funds. He advises on business purchases and sales, tax planning strategies, structuring for growth, and navigating ATO audits.

What Graeme enjoys most is being part of his clients’ journey – understanding their goals, helping them overcome challenges, and seeing their businesses grow and evolve. His approach is built on trust, practical advice, and strong relationships.

Rob loves helping businesses to thrive! … And it’s not just the business part: people own and run businesses, so it’s actually all about people. Helping clients achieve their goals, in business and life, is so satisfying. For our clients to sleep well at night knowing the complex world is being sorted out with our help: that’s rewarding in a way that money cannot count.

His expertise is in small to medium business strategy, valuations, business coaching, mergers, acquisitions and alliances, and taxation.

He is a big believer in education and has co-led many of our past Boardroom Briefings at DFK Everalls.
Rob has developed a business growth programme for small to medium sized business that targets strategy, business value drivers, and planning for clients to achieve better, stronger businesses and achieve their goals.

Rob was the Managing Director of the Everalls Group for over 17 years to 31 March 2025. He also spent more than 10 years on the Board of DFK Australia-New Zealand Ltd including three years as Chairman; and a further 3 years on the Executive Board of DFK International. This experience has given Rob particular skills in Board level advice, governance and strategy and have given him a wide perspective to issues faced even by local businesses. Rob is very actively involved on several client boards, and also on some non-profit boards.

Using 30 years of business observations, working with too many people to count, making a positive difference to their futures… That’s what gets Rob into work every day. It’s not academic either… As the owner and director of this business Rob has to be an athlete as well as a coach! He understands the depth and weight of business, tax and retirement issues, because he has to deal with them in his daily life too.

Speaking of depth, you may not know this fun fact, but Rob is a long time scuba diver and has had the great opportunity to explore some of Australia’s and the world’s great diving locations. This hobby doesn’t sit well with his other passion: riding his motorbike to tour the countryside. Rob is still trying to work out how to carry all the bulky scuba gear on the motorbike…?!

Expert subject:

• Business Management and Strategy
• Risk Management and Asset Protection
• Tax Planning
• Financial Planning and Estate Planning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (ANU)
• Fellow of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand (FCA)
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
• Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (FINSIA)
• Certificate IV in Residential Building and Construction (CIT)

Joined DFK Everalls in 2000

Melissa is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Manager at DFK Everalls, specialising in business accounting, taxation, and cloud-based financial solutions. Since joining the firm in 2011 as an undergraduate while completing her Commerce degree at ANU, Melissa has become a trusted advisor to a wide range of businesses in the Canberra region.

With deep expertise in cloud accounting technology, Melissa leads clients through efficient, modern financial management, ensuring compliance and streamlining processes. She is known for her ability to explain complex accounting concepts in clear, practical terms, and for her commitment to delivering outcomes that support business growth.

Melissa is a well-connected member of the Canberra business community and enjoys working closely with business owners to help them improve and achieve their goals.

Expertise:

• Cloud Accounting Solutions
• Business Accounting & Taxation
• Client Relationship Management
• Process Improvement

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
• Bachelor of Commerce, ANU

Marnie is one of our senior managers and joined DFK Everalls in 2013. She is a Chartered Accountant and is an expert in Business Taxation & Accounting as well as personal income tax.
She is a graduate of ANU in both Commerce and Economics. She’s a Canberra local and while she worked for a number of years in Sydney in a large accounting firm, Canberra is her hometown and she enjoys being part of the community.

Her superpower is making sense of numbers – your numbers. She is also a superior organiser, Marie Kondo would be in awe of what Marnie can do with your numbers and structuring your accounts – it is a thing of joy! Her clients rely on her to help get their affairs in order and importantly correct. One of her clients has been known to say “I don’t need to worry about that, as I have a Marnie”.

Marnie’s attention to detail and high quality service to clients is legendary in our office and is therefore an inspiration and great mentor to the graduate accountants in our firm!
She loves being part of a bigger team than helps each other and has the common goal to have a happy workplace, working smarter and thus doing a great job for our clients to make their lives better.

Prichie, our Senior Manager, joined DFK Everalls in 1999. She is our SMSF Specialist helping clients with their retirement plans and management of their SMSFs. Prichie is also highly experienced with providing Personal and Business Tax and Accounting services. She also provides strategic business development advisory services for small and medium business clients to help them build a better business.

Prichie is highly qualified with a Bachelor of Business and a Diploma in Financial Planning. She is also a Chartered Accountant and an SPAA SMSF Specialist Advisor.

Prichie is one of our longest serving team members. There are many things that she loves about working at DFK Everalls, but she especially loves the values that all members of our team believe in – professionalism, respect for each other and our clients as well as genuine care and concern for our team and our clients.

She also likes that we never forget to have fun at work. Enjoying our jobs and our work for you, our clients is very important to the DFK Everalls team.

It’s no wonder that Prichie loves seeing your business or retirement nest egg grow, she is also an avid green thumb, supporting & nurturing things to grow is part of her DNA.

Anne Geraghty joined DFK Everalls in 2011 and is one of our Client Relationship Managers and specialises in Self Managed Super Funds and Investment companies & trusts.

She is a Chartered Accountant and has also completed a SMSF Specialist qualification, contributing to the depth of SMSF knowledge and experience at DFK Everalls.

When it comes to working for her clients, one of Anne’s favourite tools is Class which helps keeps client’s investments and super account balances up to date for them. Everything is at her fingertips.

Anne grew up and went to school in Coonabarabran. Her love for travel took her to Mexico for exchange school and then the UK for two years. She has settled into lovely Canberra, with DFK Everalls!

Anne enjoys working at DFK Everalls because of the people. Everyone in her team works well together and are there to help each other focus positive energy on their clients.

This positive energy is reflected in Anne’s outside work interests, she is a keen sportswoman in a variety of activities, plus she has continued her love of travel to exotic locations.

When it comes to building wealth, Bob doesn’t just offer financial advice – he delivers strategies designed to get results. With years of experience helping professionals and high income families achieve their financial goals, Bob specialises in creating holistic, goal driven wealth plans tailored to every client’s unique needs. His approach is clear and conflict free, with strategies built on transparency, thorough analysis, and a deep understanding of each client’s financial aspiration.

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) – an internationally recognised mark of excellence – Bob brings top tier expertise to every interaction. His other qualifications include a business degree from the University of Technology Sydney, advanced studies in investment and portfolio theory at University of New South Wales, two additional finance-related diplomas, and multiple specialist accreditations. This depth of knowledge means clients don’t just get advice – they get strategies backed by research, insight and proven financial principles.

When he’s not working with clients or enjoying quality time with his family, Bob is an avid tennis player, an advanced free diver, and a passionate advocate for sustainable living. Bob has a deep appreciation for fine food, often cooking meals with fresh ingredients from his organic garden and catch from the pristine waters of the south coast.

Committed to giving back, Bob also serves as a Justice of the Peace in the ACT, is an active member of the local business community, and supports global initiatives through impact investing with Empower Malawi.

Bob is a Sub-Authorised Representative of Everalls Wealth Management Pty Ltd, Corporate Authorised Representative No. 465367. Authorised Representative No. 413819.

Gerrie’s approach to financial planning transcends numbers; it’s about enabling clients to live the life they envisage. He crafts appropriate financial strategies that align with client goals by genuinely understanding their priorities. Through this goal-centric methodology, he develops a roadmap for clients to achieve their financial goals, whatever they may be.

Always keen on professional growth, Gerrie holds a Certified Financial Planner certification, ensuring he’s updated with industry shifts to offer timely advice. Outside work, he’s family-oriented, often found cycling or barbecuing, reflecting his sustainable living ethos, which complements his comprehensive financial planning perspective.

Karen, is one of our Client Managers and has been with DFK Everalls since 2000.

She is our Personal Tax Returns specialist and looks after a lot of our Investor, Consultant, Sole Trader and Non-resident clients. Karen is also our in-house expert for Defence Personnel as well as all rental property issues and for capital gains tax on the sale of investments.

Karen has a wealth of experience having dealt with a wide variety of individual tax return issues over the years. She enjoys working with clients to ensure their tax returns are completed on time and correctly with everything they are eligible to claim thereby minimising their tax obligations.

Karen loves the supportive environment at DFK Everalls where all members of the team work together to achieve great outcomes for our clients.

Whilst Karen has lived and worked in many parts of Australia, including a stint on Christmas Island, we think she must have particularly loved living south of the border as AFL is a favourite footie code of hers

I graduated from ANU with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and recently completed my CPA qualifications. I have worked with a variety of firms and across industries prior to working here at DFK Everalls. I especially enjoy assisting our personal tax clients with the tax questions they have and making sure they are claiming all the deductions they are entitled to, to make the whole tax process smoother. The values that drive me in my working life centre around doing the right thing by my clients, to provide them with high quality service and the expert advice they are seeking. It’s one of the key reasons why I love working at DFK Everalls, everyone on our amazing team is laser focussed on our clients. Should you like my assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at DFK Everalls.

When I am not at work, I love nothing better than trying our new restaurants in Canberra – I love being a foodie!

Jay Chong is a Chartered Accountant and Manager at DFK Everalls, specialising in business advisory services such as cashflow forecasting and valuations. Since joining the firm in 2021, he has worked with a diverse range of SMEs in the Canberra region, providing practical advice, strategic insight, and comprehensive compliance support.

With expertise in cloud accounting platforms like Xero and Fathom, Jay leads clients through efficient, modern financial management, helping them streamline processes, ensure compliance, and make confident, data-informed decisions. He is known for delivering tailored solutions with clarity and precision, and for his forward-thinking approach to accounting innovation.

Jay holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from The Australian National University and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). He enjoys working closely with clients to solve complex financial challenges and support long-term business improvement.

Areas of Expertise:

• Cloud Accounting Solutions
• Business Advisory
• Valuations and Cashflow Forecasting

Qualifications:

• CA ANZ
• Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), ANU

Xin Tong is an experienced accountant specialising in tax and business advisory, with a strong focus on supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of industries. She began her career with the firm in 2021 as a graduate after completing a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance, at the Australian National University. She has since attained her Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and progressed to the role of Assistant Manager.

Her diverse client portfolio includes medical professionals, consultants, technology firms, legal practitioners, architects, engineers, construction businesses, retail operators, and high-net-worth individuals. Xin Tong works closely with each client, offering tailored advice and strategic insights to help them navigate both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

She has extensive experience in tax compliance, tax planning, financial reporting, and business advisory. Her areas of expertise include entity structuring, cloud accounting, Small Business Capital Gains Concessions, and business valuations. She is highly organised and detail-oriented, known for her ability to simplify complex accounting and business matters into clear, actionable advice that clients can easily understand.

In addition to her client advisory role, Xin Tong is adept at liaising directly with the ATO on behalf of clients. She has successfully resolved a range of compliance issues and disputes, ensuring her clients’ interests are represented professionally and efficiently.

Clients value her responsiveness and hands-on support, trusting her to ensure they remain compliant while receiving practical, forward-looking business advice. She particularly enjoys working with driven business owners, offering ongoing guidance and strategic support to help them grow and succeed.

She is proficient in a range of accounting platforms including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Oracle NetSuite.

Areas of Expertise:

• Cloud Accounting Solutions (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Oracle NetSuite)
• Tax Compliance & Planning for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships and Individuals
• Small Business Capital Gain Concessions
• Industry-specific Business Advisory
• Business Valuations
• Entity Structuring & Asset Protection
• Financial Reporting
• Client Relationship Management
• ATO Liaison & Dispute Resolution

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
• Bachelor of Commerce, ANU

Korina is an accountant at DFK Everalls, holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle and currently working towards her Chartered Accountant designation. She works closely with both businesses and individuals, providing support across business accounting, taxation, and individual tax returns.

Korina is skilled in using cloud accounting platforms including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks Online, and enjoys helping clients streamline their financial systems and gain better visibility over their numbers. Her approach is practical and client-focused—she takes pride in making accounting processes more efficient and less stressful.

While her primary focus is on business and individual tax matters, Korina also supports clients with general cross-border tax queries, working alongside the broader DFK Everalls team to ensure accurate and coordinated outcomes. Fluent in Norwegian, she is well-placed to assist clients with international connections, particularly those navigating financial matters across Australian and Nordic contexts.

Korina is known for her attention to detail and approachable manner, qualities that help her build strong, lasting relationships with clients. She takes the time to understand each client’s situation and is committed to providing support that is both clear and actionable, ensuring they feel confident in the steps ahead.

Areas of Expertise:

• Individual Tax Returns
• Cloud Accounting Solutions (XERO, MYOB, QBO)
• Business Accounting & Taxation
• Client Relationship Management
• General Cross-Border Tax Support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Newcastle
• Currently undertaking Chartered Accountant (CA) Program

Pyae, a budding accountant at DFK, embarked on her professional journey in November 2023 and she is currently working in the areas of individual and trust taxation. Currently balancing her role with studies, she is pursuing a BCom in Accounting and Finance at ANU, set to graduate in July 2025. Driven by a passion for accounting kindled in high school, Pyae thrives in DFK’s nurturing environment, constantly expanding her expertise with the support of her colleagues. Outside the office, her love for culinary adventures shines through as she explores Canberra’s dining scene and hones her cooking skills

Bernard completed his Bachelor of Science majoring in Accounting in May 1999 and earned his CPA in the same year. Prior to joining DFK Everalls over five years ago, he was working as an accountant for multinational advertising agencies for over a decade. Working with very supportive and helpful colleagues is what he loves most about being with DFK Everalls. Bernard manages our offshore team and loves being able to guide and mentor new team members.

Rommel is has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Accountancy plus a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He worked as an accountant and as an auditor in a financing company for 5 years.

He joined DFK Everalls in March 2022 and loves being able to work with colleagues who willingly share their knowledge and expertise with others. It makes the job a lot easier for everyone! He usually spends his free time watching movies, playing on arcades, and gardening. He also loves camping on the beach.

Angelica successfully finished a degree in Accountancy in 2018. Angelica has also completed her CPA. She loves the positive work environment at DFK Everalls and values the support and learning opportunities from the entire team. Beyond the desk, her adventurous spirit leads her outdoors, from capturing breathtaking landscapes to snapping candid portraits.

Jevida Yambao, a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate as of August 2022, began her career as a Junior Accountant with a focus on investment-related accounting. Known for her inquisitive nature, she thrives in collaborative settings and isn’t afraid to ask questions when she needs further clarity. Outside of work, Jevida finds joy in the outdoors as a nature lover and spends time with her three cats, who serve as her stress relievers.

Raven Turallo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting and is currently pursuing an additional degree in Accountancy. Before joining DFK Everalls in April 2024, she gained experience as an accounting staff member and auditor. Raven is passionate about continuous learning and professional development, and she appreciates the supportive and positive environment at DFK Everalls. In her personal time, Raven enjoys music and actively supports P-pop groups.

Roger Pecson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2019 and joined DFK Everalls in 2024 after gaining substantial experience in the accounting field. A natural optimist, Roger believes every problem has a solution. Outside work, he enjoys engaging conversations on topics of interest, including anime, gaming, and novels.

Judy holds a Bachelor of Accountancy, and her experience lies in handling the books, taxation and payroll for various companies. At Everalls Bookkeeping, she works closely with the team to ensure that timely financial information is provided for each client so that they can make sound financial decisions.

What she loves about working with DFK Everalls is the open door policy, goal-oriented leadership and flexibility. Judy looks forward to growing her career at DFK Everalls.

Yazeed brings a strong foundation in accounting and financial planning, backed by a Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) from the University of Wollongong. He thrives in Everalls’ welcoming and supportive environment, where collaboration and client success are at the heart of everything we do.

Yazeed is passionate about helping clients achieve their financial goals and seeing their plans come to life. His motivation stems from knowing that his work helps put clients in a stronger position for the future.

Outside the office, Yazeed enjoys playing soccer, horse riding, and sharing great meals with even better conversations.

Joined DFK Everalls in 2015

Tamara is a highly skilled Finance Director/Bookkeeper with sound financial acumen and more than 15 years’ experience using various accounting systems and bookkeeping practices to accurately enter, analyse, audit and extract information whilst providing advice and direction to strategically develop businesses. She joined Everalls Bookkeeping in 2020 as a Senior bookkeeper and now manages this division.

Tamara has worked with the Everalls Bookkeeping team to develop procedures, integrated software updates and improved processes to ensure that our clients have optimised technology and are set up for ongoing business success, particularly in our current challenging economic times.

Ivette is the Executive Assistant at DFK Everalls, specialising in high-level administrative support to the Directors. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has worked across a diverse range of administrative tasks and projects.

Ivette brings a comprehensive and valuable skill set in executive support, office administration, and customer service. She is primarily responsible for providing high-level assistance to the firm’s three Directors, ensuring operational efficiency through attention to detail, strategic planning, and proactive problem-solving.

With a strong drive for professional growth, Ivette continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and refine her skills in executive administration. She is highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various other software tools, which she uses to streamline communication and ensure seamless operations.

Areas of Expertise:

• High-Level Business Support & Administration
• Customer Liaison and Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite Tools

Qualifications:

• HR Foundations
• The Exceptional Executive Assistant
• Certificate lll & lV in Business Administration

Kitty Tozer is the Client Services Manager at DFK Everalls, where she specialises in workflow management, system development, and enhancing client satisfaction. Since joining the firm in 2023, she has collaborated closely with a wide range of clients and team members across the Canberra region, playing a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and positive client experiences.

With a strong background in customer service, Kitty bridges the gap between technical teams and clients, ensuring that communication is clear, responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs. She is the main point of contact for many clients, coordinating deliverables, managing timelines, and providing practical support so that services are delivered smoothly and efficiently.

Passionate about process improvement and continuous learning, Kitty is committed to supporting both clients and colleagues. Her proactive approach and dependable nature make her a trusted connection within the firm, contributing to DFK Everalls’ reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused advice.

Areas of Expertise:

• Workflow management
• Internal system development and implementation
• Client communication and support

Joined DFK Everalls in 2013

Bea completed her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2018 and had accumulated experience both in Accounting and Administrative positions. Since starting at DFK Everalls in June 2024, Bea appreciates how the company supports ongoing learning and provides chances for professional growth. She enjoys the teamwork and friendly atmosphere that encourages mutual respect among colleagues. Outside of work, Bea enjoys writing and reading. She finds joy in crafting stories and diving into books to explore different perspectives and worlds.

Racquelle completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2017. Since then, she had gained different work experiences in the field of customer service, daily business operations in a financial institution, supported HR functions, office management and the most recent in the BPO industry. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, trying out different restaurants and also walking at the park as her way to relax and enjoy life. She is always eager to embrace new challenges and contribute to organisational success with her versatile expertise. She also believes that having a positive attitude in everything you do can lead you to success.