Meet The Team - A Counting House

SCOTT ALLAN

After graduating from USQ in 1991 majoring in both Accounting and Computing, my early career saw me as a Chartered Accountant with firms both on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. In 1999 I purchased A Counting House and ran it with myself and one other accountant. Today I have a team of 11 incredibly professional people working with us as A Counting House has grown. I enjoy catching up with my clients each year and advising them in Tax, Accounting, Superannuation, Auditing and with Business Advice. It is rewarding to me when my current clients refer their friends, family and business associates to A Counting House because they know we can look after them. I have a beautiful wife and four children ages 11 to 18 years old. I am an avid sports follower and I regularly run between Mermaid Beach and Burleigh Heads to enjoy the Gold Coast and keep fit.

KIM ALLAN

I work ‘on’ and ‘in’ our businesses A Counting House andThe Loan House. I have a background in Financial Planning and Mortgage Broking, Business Advice and Management.
In the last 20 years in addition to my Business Degree, and my Diplomas in Mortgage Broking and Financial Planning, I have worked outside of our business in the areas of Business Management, Training, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Customer Service, Business Development Manager, Company Director and General Manager of an International Business. I enjoy working with our amazing team at A Counting House and The Loan House. They are true professionals.
I love reading books and read widely on the topics of Business, Wealth Creation, Parenting, Educational Pedagogy, Adoption, Health, Innovation, and Leadership! I cherish the time with Scott and our four children and I savour every moment of our family growing up.

PAUL RENWOOD

With over 30 years retail management experience and a Degree in Business Accounting, I have a very good understanding of how businesses operate. As Senior Accountant at A Counting House, I enjoy meeting people and assisting them with their accounting and taxation problems. What I like about working at A Counting House every day is that my clients are interesting and the work is varied. My interests include anything to do with sport or pirates……… I am also an active member of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Southport Flotilla, and volunteer most weekends.

Peter Brush

Hi. I’m a Public Accountant, a Registered Company Auditor and a Registered Tax Agent. I have been providing services to a wide range of local, national and international clients for more than 35 years. These services include taxation advice, tax planning and tax return preparation, auditing of public and private companies, and business coaching and systems development.

I provide an optimum level of service through gaining an in-depth knowledge of your business affairs, and will always spend time at your premises to gain a better understanding of your situation, thereby enabling me to provide better advice.

Many of my clients have been with me for more than 15 years, some of them as long as 35 years, which must be a measure of the confidence and trust that those clients place in me.

On a personal note, I’m happily married with kids who have long since flown the coop, and I’m passionate about Collingwood and all things AFL.

WENDY LU

Originally from Shanghai, China I moved to the Gold Coast in 2003 to study Business Accounting at Central Queensland University and have lived in Australia ever since! I started as a Graduate at A Counting House in July 2006 and I am now an experienced Accountant handling the accounting, taxation and auditing needs of A Counting House business clients. I love living on the Gold Coast, being a mum to my 10 year old son and I am passionate about my work. Of course I am fluent in both English and Mandarin….

MARIA MARIANO

I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Accounting, and also completed a Post Graduate Studies in Taxation and Computer Management and Technology Systems at Griffith University. My career includes working for H&R Block and with companies in the United States. I also worked at the US Federal and Dept. of Justice as a Financial Analyst. I started with A Counting House in August, 2008. I love being an Accountant because I like the challenges it brings and I love the financial analysis aspect and working with my clients. I have a daughter who has finished her Business Commerce degree at Bond University and a son who is in university. My husband is a Marine Surveyor and we live at home with our children and three dogs.

AILEEN MARTIN

I am a Gold Coast local, happily married with 5 boys (21 years, 18 years, twins 7 years, and 5 years). A Qualified Accountant and Justice of the Peace, I began my career as a Management Accountant for a resort and also Financial Controller for a large retail company. For the last 15 years I have been a Bookkeeper servicing my own clients. I love being involved with businesses and helping them grow to achieve financial success.

GLENDA MCALLISTER

I am married with two adult children. My background is commercial accounting and I have had experience in an Accountant’s practice and then going on to my own Mobile Bookkeeping business when GST was introduced. I have had experience in many different businesses from small business to businesses with $10million turnover. I love meeting new clients and getting them on top of their accounts so they can see where their business is going.

DIANNE TUCKER

My youth was spent in the family caravan park in Burleigh Heads, so you could say I am a local. I joined the Australian Army when girls served in the W.R.A.A.C (Women’s Royal Australian Army Corp), which was a long time ago. I served for 16 years reaching the rank of Sergeant before retiring from the Army. I have worked in Administration roles from within the Australian Army to; Team Leader for Business Coaches; to Registrar for Language Colleges; to PA for a Senior Pastor and University Professors; to Manager for Accountancy practice, so I bring years of experience. I remarried my first husband last November after a 31 year break….he is now the most important man in my life. We have a 37 year old son who is a Bricklayer and a 26 year old daughter who is an Architect. I enjoy Stand up Paddle boarding which I discovered over four years ago. I’m keen to master catching waves, however I am still a bit nervous about becoming shark bait. I strive to achieve something each and every day!

MARISA ANICETO

I’m the newest member at A Counting House. I joined the team in August 2018. I consider myself blessed to be working for an organisation with the same values, caring nature and amazing team support. At A Counting House, I work on accounting, taxation, Self Managed Super Funds and audits.
My background is in commercial accounting, I have a Bachelor of Commerce and I’ll be completing the Master of Accounting postgraduate studies at Griffith University and the CPA program with CPA Australia later this year in October. I have lived on the Gold Coast for over 22 years and spent the other half of my life in Darwin. I’m happily married and a mother of two gorgeous boys, ages 11 and 17. I enjoy swimming in a squad and am passionate about healthy living.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you and assisting you with your accounting and taxation needs.

Mollie Napier

Originally from Bowen and Townsville, I have been in the finance industry now for 5 years. I work with Scott and Kim at A Counting House to provide home and investment loans, business loans, car loans and asset finance to A Counting House clients.
Because I have access to over 30 different lenders, whether you want a home loan, business loan, car loan, asset finance or even working capital, I can help find the best solution for you. I am passionate about providing amazing personal service to all of my clients.

I love travelling, and enjoying the lifestyle that the Gold Coast offers.

Elizabeth Edwards

I was born in the UK and have lived on the Gold Coast for the past 15 years. I absolutely love it here as it feels like I am on a permanent holiday. I love writing books, coffee with friends, spending time with my beautiful son Jackson, learning guitar, swimming in the ocean and walking on the beach at sunrise and sunset. I am passionate about making the most of all the amazing opportunities and beauty that life has to offer.

I enjoy working with the public and hope to bring a warm smile and great service to all our wonderful clients here at A Counting House. I look forward to meeting you all and building long lasting, happy relationships. My best wishes always, Elizabeth

Lucinda O'Keeffe

In 2017, A Counting House was my introduction to the work force and since, I've progressed to working on the team as the Administration Assistant. As an 'office all-rounder' it is my responsibility to ensure things run smoothly by taking on whatever tasks and challenges that I've been assigned - adaptability is the key.

I always delight in being able to meet our clients and taking a share in making their experience with us the best it can be.

Outside the office, my hobbies include traditional sketching, watercolour painting, equestrian, cooking and reading classic literature.