Building nurturing relationships, where our clients feel comfortable.
Our team
Brooke Fenwick
Brooke is an associate of the IPA with over 10 years of experience helping small to medium businesses with tax accounting, CFO advisory services & bookkeeping.
Her passion is creating an environment to empower business owners to be equipped with the knowledge & services they need to achieve their goals & grow their business profits. Brooke has a keen interest in the e-commerce space and working with female-led businesses.
When she is not working with her clients you can find Brooke at a cafe with her Golden Retrievers Gary & Mable indulging in puppachinos & espressos.
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Get to know Brooke in 6 hot fire questions:
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I’d start the day with a coffee run with Dale and the dogs and then drive somewhere we have never been before to explore - preferably do an activity outside in nature! Eat as much chocolate throughout the day and come home to a takeaway dinner on the couch to watch a true crime series.
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Phase 10 card game, an AFL footy and sanitiser (I hate dirty hands haha).
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Acai bowls!
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Dare I say... Married at First sight...
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I have a real life phobia of birds.
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Buying clothing! A girl can never have too many outfits.
Dale Fenwick
Dale is a Member of the IPA and has been helping guide families and businesses as an accountant for over 13 years. He tries to simplify the jargon and will put your mind at ease that your financial future is in safe hands. In particular, Dale loves working on entity structuring, risk & asset protection, business & operations advice and property developments.
In his spare time, you'll find Dale pretending to be a tradie renovating his house, poorly strumming his guitar or trying to keep up with his two crazy Golden Retrievers!
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Get to know Dale in 6 hot fire questions:
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Start the morning with a mountain climb and then take the dogs for a morning coffee, followed by a road trip adventure with a good true crime podcast and snacks!
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Guitar, pack of cards & a coffee machine (or a barista if I'm allowed?).
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At the moment, it's truffle gnocchi!
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Currently Yellowstone, but of all time it's got to be It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
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I actually used to play table tennis at a pretty high level and have represented QLD at national titles.
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Binging a good TV series.
Tegan Jansen
Tegan is a qualified accountant (CPA member) passionate about educating small business owners all about their business finances. Having worked with a wide range of clients in tax and business advisory for over seven years, Tegan gets to know her clients on a personal level and will go the extra mile to make sure they feel supported on their business journey.
Tegan is an active member of the Sunshine Coast community acting as a volunteer treasurer for not for profit organisation, Suncoast Community Legal Service. In her spare time, you'll find her being a wannabe athlete at a CrossFit gym or exploring the local area with her partner, family or friends.
Get to know Tegan in 6 hot fire questions:
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Some sort of adventure or exploring a new area with my fiance, friends or puppy!
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Coffee machine, coffee beans and oat milk.
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Asian fusion! Give me Rice Boi everyday.
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Oh no, I don't watch much TV!
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I grew up in the beautiful Whitsundays on a farm riding motorbikes and running a muck.
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TikTok scroll for sure!
Paris Pateman
Our clients would second us when we say Paris is arguably the happiest ray of sunshine you could come across! This is exactly why she is our client services coordinator, which means she will be your first point of contact when you call through reception or when you walk through our front doors. She takes pride in always making people laugh and feel comfortable in our practice.
A fun fact about Paris is that she is Brooke’s sister and therefore by way of virtue, Dale’s sister in law - talk about family business! When she isn’t at work, you can find Paris getting tattooed and reading in her spare time!
Get to know Paris in 6 hot fire questions:
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Sleeping, reading and eating (at the Fenwicks).
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My kindle, toothpaste and a puzzle book.
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Anything potato based!
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Greys anatomy.
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Before I worked in accounting I was a dental nurse for 5 years
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Blasting aircon yet bundling up in blankets.
Briar Foster
Briar has completed a Bachelor of Business and a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. She has an extensive customer service background which she draws on to help service clients in away where they feel supported. Her aim is for our clients to feel empowered and less overwhelmed about their accounts after dealing with her.
During her down time Briar will be found down at her local beach or camping at any other beach.
Get to know Briar in 6 hot fire questions:
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Wake up slowly and take my dog down to the beach with a coffee. Go out for lunch with friends and finish the day with a swim.
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My dog, my partner (do they count as items?), and a surfboard.
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Cheese.
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Probably of all time Sex in the City.
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I can sabre champagne bottles, it's also my party trick!
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Binging a TV show on a rainy day eating chocolate.
Hayley Thompson
Hayley is recent university graduate with two years of experience in assisting small to medium sized businesses with bookkeeping and tax accounting. Her path to accounting was found through her passion for numbers with the goal of helping people always at the forefront of her work. She has a particular interest in assisting small businesses reach their goals by understanding their needs.
During her free time Hayley can be found at the beach.
Get to know Hayley in 6 hot fire questions:
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I would get up early and watch the sunrise at the beach followed by an ocean swim. I would spend the rest of the day at the beach or at a waterfall and I would end the day by going to a nice restaurant for dinner.
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My water bottle, my lip balm and a deck of cards.
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Sushi.
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Home and away…
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I don’t like pancakes or avocado.
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I have to buy a new outfit for every time I have an event on.
Claire Achilles-Jackson
Claire has over 15 years of experience providing administrative and bookkeeping services within the accounting industry. She is a friendly, customer focused member of the team with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Outside of work, Claire is a wife, mum of one and proud chihuahua owner. She spends her free time with her family exploring local cafes and lapping up the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
Get to know Claire in 6 hot fire questions:
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Absolutely no chores, spending the day outside starting with a bike ride to our favourite breakfast spot with my family, head down to the beach for the day and some yummy takeaway for dinner.
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My phone, snacks & sunscreen.
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Ramen.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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I dabble with arts and crafts.
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Binging reality tv shows… Vanderpump Rules currently but supreme reality TV is the US Bachelor!
Mika Fenwick
Mika is a current university student, studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). His study and career in accounting was inspired by our very own Dale (who is also his cousin!). Mika is a new dad, and will always try to get a good laugh out of you with one of his dad jokes.
In his spare time you'll find him playing sport, exploring new cafes and restaurants, and going for walks with his partner and son.
Get to know Mika in 6 hot fire questions:
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I would most likely be 4WDing and camping!
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Footy, sunscreen (otherwise I'd burn to a crisp), and a speaker or something to play music.
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Cheese and bacon pie.
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Suits!
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I use to be sponsored for wakeboarding.
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Scrolling through Facebook reels.
Nicole McDonald
Nicole is an integral part of our administration team, ensuring the practice runs seamlessly.
She is also our in house baking queen… if you walk into our office and smell yummy treats you can bet Nicole has made us something special!
Fun fact, Nicole is Brooke and Paris’ mum! She loves being able to work alongside her daughters.
Get to know Nicole in 6 hot fire questions:
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Shopping!
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Diet coke, books, and a pillow.
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Toast with LOTS of vegemite.
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Greys Anatomy.
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I’m Brooke and Paris’ mum!
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Reading love books.