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Special Events & Staff News
Throughout the years, McKern & Associates has worked hard to foster good relationships with their clients and associates.
We believe that an important part of achieving this is through ensuring that our staff are happy and content. In order to maintain their loyalty, we work hard making sure that McKern & Associates is a great place to work!
Social events and team building activities are held regularly to build and lift team morale and serve as acknowledgment of Damien's gratitude for the work and effort that each team member is putting in to build the firm.
Staff News
We would like to congratulate Muni Goesel and her husband Paul on the arrival of their little boy, Pjay in August 2010. We have recently welcomed Muni back to the Tweed office, working part time whilst she is a new Mummy.
We would also like to congratulate Brooke Skillen and her husband Arron on the arrival of their baby girl, Jada in November 2010. We have also now welcomed Brooke back to the office since March 2011.
We would also like to congratulate Sally Vance and her husband Darren on the arrival of their bundle of joy, Aiden in May 2011. Sally is currently on maternity leave and will re-join the team in October 2011.
We would like to wish Luisa Braun & her husband, Jamie all the best for the upcoming birth of their second child, due in September 2011.
And finally, we would also like to wish Shelly Hutchinson & her husband, Steve all the best for the birth of their second child, due in December 2011.
Annual McKern & Associates Ball - 2010
Since our inaugural McKern & Associates Ball in 2008, we have held our annual Ball at the Courtyard Marriott in Surfers Paradise. The Gala Ball is a black tie event held to honour the achievements of our staff, as well as being an opportunity to enjoy a night of fine dining and entertainment with our colleagues. The 2010 Annual Ball was celebrated with the McKadamy Awards Theme, and was enjoyed by all.
The following awards were awarded on the night:
University Graduates
Katie Byers - Diploma of Accounting
Elizabeth Kath - Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Finance)
Luke Foster - Bachelor of Commerce ( Accounting & Finance)
Caely Ray - Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Julia Assmann - Masters of Commerce (Advanced) Professional Accounting
Tenille Jarvis - Masters of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
Jason Smyth - Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Ben Rawlings - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
Recognition of Special Achievements
Dane Holmes - Ethics and Business Application – Merit Listed (ICAA)
Caely Ray - WHK Award “Awarded to the graduating student in the Accounting major of the BBus with the best performance over the duration of the course”.
CA / CPA Graduates
Dane Holmes CA – Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
Muni Husna CA – Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting
5 Years Service
Alicia Chapman
Scott Williams
