Richard began his career in the audit section of a large Sydney firm, and has since worked in a variety of firms located in N.S.W. & Q.L.D. Richard joined Sutherland Reid & Farrar in 1991 and became a partner in 1992. Richard has gained extensive experience in a wide range of businesses over his period in the profession

Richard’s industry experience covers the following areas:

• Professional Services firms
• Farmers, graziers and irrigators
• Hospitality and Hotel industry
• Self Managed Super Funds
• Business Acquisition and Sales
• Business Finance Applications and Appraisals
• Business and Farm Planning
• Family Succession issues

Qualifications and Memberships
Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW,
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia,
Member of Taxation Institute of Australia.

Ben is a chartered accountant with over 12 years experience. Ben commenced with SRF as a graduate from UNE and became partner in 2004. Ben initially gained school work experience at SRF, and also undertook vacation work with us during his full time University studies. After graduating in 1997, Ben worked closely with Stan Carroll, a well known former partner of the practice. Ben has been able to build on the established relationships that Stan developed with all his clients, and has continued to expand his service to many new clients in the Moree District

Ben’s clients are active in the following industries:

• Irrigation Cropping
• Broadacre, Dryland Farming
• Livestock meat exports.
• Agricultural machinery wholesalers.
• Real Estate Agents
• Retail & Services Businesses
• Viniculture and Winery Producers
• Business Finance Applications and Appraisals
• Self Managed Superannuation Audit

Qualifications and Memberships
Bachelor of Financial Administration,
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia,
Member of Taxation Institute of Australia,
Member of NSW Law Society,
Accredited Auditor.

Frank commenced his career in Chartered Accounting with a large Brisbane taxation practice, working with a wide range of Farming and Agribusiness clients. Frank commenced with Sutherland Reid & Farrar in 1995 becoming a Partner in 1996.

Frank’s industry experience includes the following areas:-

• Broadacre Dryland Farming
• Intensive and large scale Farm Irrigation
• Stock and Station Agencies
• Livestock Selling Centres
• Machinery Contracting and Hire
• Business and Property Acquisition and Sales
• Business and Farm Finance Applications
• Farm and Business Succession Planning

Qualifications and Memberships
Bachelor of Agricultural Economics,
Diploma in Financial Management,
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia,
Member of Taxation Institute of Australia.