In addition to our team of lawyers, we also employ industry experts who can assist with both licensing, as well as running accounting and integrated advice businesses.
Our consultants are not lawyers. However, they are experts in their field, and work alongside our lawyers to deliver practical insights and solutions to support advice businesses.
Licensing expert
As the ex-head of the ASIC Licensing Team, Frank Varga is a great asset to our team. He oversees all our licence applications, providing valuable insights in to the application process.
Accounting expert
In 2018, we were fortunate to have CEO of Licensing for Accountants, Kath Bowler, join us in the role of General Manager. Kath is an FCPA and was also previously a financial planner.
Kath has a unique skill set that not only sees her involved in the day to day running of our firm, but also assisting other businesses, particularly accounting practices and advice businesses.
Kath can assist with:
- Facilitated workshops
- Reviewing internal policies and work processes, including compliance manuals (from a practical, not a legal perspective)
- Attendance at compliance committee meetings
Meet our Consultants
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingFrank joined Holley Nethercote in November 2017 as a Licensing Consultant and is now the Head of Licensing. Frank has had over 30 years’ experience in analytical and senior management roles at ASIC, including overseeing the Licensing team for the final 15 years of his time there.
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Kath Bowler
General ManagerWith a career spanning over 25 years in the financial services industry, Kath is recognised as one of Australia’s leading authorities on licensing for accountants. She has been fortunate enough to experience the industry from all angles – including regulator, professional body, accountant, financial planner, institutional licensee and boutique licensee.
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