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John Riseley

Partner

Email: john.riseley@srjww.com.au

John joined us in 2005 and was appointed as Partner six years later.

With a distinguished background in business advisory, most notably within the franchise field, John provides valuable experience and insight for clients looking to improve growth, profit, and liquidity – by working as a true partner in their business.

Specialist Areas & Industries:

  • Business (profit improvement) consulting.
  • Financial modelling, KPI and performance measurement programs.
  • Tax management (predominantly income tax, CGT, GST, FBT).
  • Business structuring and restructuring.
  • Leadership in SMSF administration services.
  • Retail, manufacturing, trade, building & construction.


Key Achievements:

  • Leads the franchise business services team, which he also developed.
  • Leads the high-performing and efficient SMSF administration team.
  • Key contributor to the operations of our firm’s Business Advisory team.


Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Business (Accountancy) (QUT).
  • CPA – CPA Australia (1995).
  • Fellow of CPA Australia (2015).
  • Diploma of Financial Planning (DFP).
  • Registered Tax Agent.


Where you will find him on a Saturday?

Nowhere before drinking coffee: “I need to pick up a Wild Bean coffee every morning so that my day starts right!”

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