About Us

Leading Accounting Firm in Cairns and Gordonvale

Edge Hill Accountancy is a Cairns-based firm with dedicated accounting and business advisory professionals who provide a complete range of accounting and taxation services to individuals and businesses. 


Previously called Lutze & Associates, Edge Hill Accountancy was established in 1983. In 1997, the name of the firm was changed to Edge Hill Accountancy, a trusted and proud local business.


Our firm is aimed to deliver growth of your business through improving your cashflow, increasing your profit, creating wealth and asset protection.

Our Team

Whether for a business or individual, no matter the size of your needs, we take the time to listen to our clients and use our expertise to provide practical and useful recommendations that help businesses grow and succeed.

 

Our team of highly qualified, motivated individuals pride themselves on extensive knowledge, providing the highest level of service and keep abreast of new trends, policies and procedures. 

Ian Anderson — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy

Ian Anderson - Principal

B.Com., FCPA, JP (Qual)

Ian has owned his accountancy practice since 1997. He has a wealth of experience, having spent over 30 years in the Accounting Industry, covering a diverse range of industries such as Primary Production, The Building Industry, Education, Services to the Hospitality Tourism Industry, Trust Account Audits and all aspects of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and many more.

 

Ian completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree at James Cook University, (Townsville) in 1992. He then completed his CPA in 1998 and became a Fellow of the CPA Australia in 2007. Ian is a registered Tax Agent and Justice of the Peace Qualified.

Positions held currently:

  • Treasurer/Director in Babinda Gordonvale Bendigo Community Bank
  • Treasurer Forum For Business Growth
  • Treasurer Cairns Port Development Inc.
  • Treasurer Boot Brisbane
  • Treasurer Regional Australia Party

As a business owner and a local in the Cairns and Gordonvale area, he understands the issues that confront business owners. His primary focus is helping clients with strategies to grow their revenue, profit and business value.

 

Ian takes a hands-on approach and builds a great rapport with clients. He is passionate about the success of his clients.

 

On a personal level, Ian enjoys Touch Football, Hockey, outdoor activities and helping out occasionally on the family-owned cane farms.

Ian Anderson - Principal

B.Com., FCPA, JP (Qual)

Ian has owned his accountancy practice since 1997. He has a wealth of experience, having spent over 30 years in the Accounting Industry, covering a diverse range of industries such as Primary Production, The Building Industry, Education, Services to the Hospitality Tourism Industry, Trust Account Audits and all aspects of Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and many more.

 

Ian completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree at James Cook University, (Townsville) in 1992. He then completed his CPA in 1998 and became a Fellow of the CPA Australia in 2007. Ian is a registered Tax Agent and Justice of the Peace Qualified.

Positions held currently:

  • Treasurer/Director in Babinda Gordonvale Bendigo Community Bank
  • Treasurer Forum For Business Growth
  • Treasurer Cairns Port Development Inc.
  • Treasurer Boot Brisbane
  • Treasurer Regional Australia Party

As a business owner and a local in the Cairns and Gordonvale area, he understands the issues that confront business owners. His primary focus is helping clients with strategies to grow their revenue, profit and business value.

 

Ian takes a hands-on approach and builds a great rapport with clients. He is passionate about the success of his clients.

 

On a personal level, Ian enjoys Touch Football, Hockey, outdoor activities and helping out occasionally on the family-owned cane farms.

Fiona Norcott — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy
  • Fiona Norcott - B.Com., CA

    Fiona Norcott

    Senior Accountant - B.Com., CA


    Fiona studied a Bachelor of Commerce at James Cook University, graduating in 2001 and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia since 2004. Fiona is also a registered tax agent. 


    Fiona is a Cairns local with focused areas of expertise in the field of Accountancy and Taxation. She works closely with small and medium sized businesses across a large range of industries with a particular interest in retail, primary industry, building and construction, medical and finance and insurance.


    She offers a wealth of experience and can help you with:

    1)  Financial Statements and Income Tax

         Returns

    2)  Capital Gains Tax

    3)  GST advice and BAS preparation

    4)  Tax Planning


    Fiona’s interests outside of work include touch football and she has been heavily involved with the committee in the role as Treasurer for the past 2 years.

Ninetta Fornera — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy
  • Ninetta Fornera - B.Com., CPA, Cdec

    Ninetta Fornera

    Senior Accountant - B.Com., CPA, Cdec


    Ninetta is a Cairns local and joined Edge Hill Accountancy in August 2020. Prior to commencing at Edge Hill Accountancy she work under the guidance of Garry Shirvington.


    Ninetta has more than 30 years' experience in Taxation Accounting. She enjoys working closely with a variety of clients across a range of industries including Retail Trade, Primary Industries, Building & Construction and Finance & Insurance.


    Ninetta’s areas of expertise are in Accounting and Taxation. She has experience in Preparation of Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for small to large businesses including sole traders, partnerships, trusts and companies. She also has experience with GST compliance and transactional advice, including BAS preparation, Capital Gains Tax compliance, Superannuation guarantee compliance and Accounting software technical support including Xero Software Certification. 


    Memberships

    1)  Member, CPA Australia with Limited Public

         Practice Certificate 

    2)  Tax Practitioners’ Board 

    3)  Commissioner of Declaration

Bethany Dillon — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy
  • Emma Anderson - B.Bus (Accounting)

    Emma Anderson

    B.Bus (Accounting)

    Accountant


    Emma was born in Cairns, Queensland. She graduated high school at Trinity Anglican School in 2017 and recently graduated from studying a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from James Cook University, Cairns.


    Emma previously worked at Intersport Cairns for 2 years as a Sales Assistant.


    In her spare time she enjoys Hockey, Golf, Watersports and Travelling.

Bethany Dillon — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy
  • Bethany Dillon - Receptionist

    Bethany Dillon

    Receptionist

Kyleen Anderson — Cairns & Gordonvale, QLD — Edge Hill Accountancy
  • Kyleen Anderson - Practice Manager

    Kyleen Anderson

    Practice Manager

Edge Hill Accountancy serves individuals and businesses throughout North Queensland, our offices are in Cairns and Gordonvale. Give us a call today!

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