Staff Profiles – Meet Our Team

Nicole WhiteNicole White

Director / Partner
BCom, CPA

Born in country Victoria, Nicole moved to Quuensland in 1989 and completed her Bachelor of Commerce at JCU in Townsville in 1993.

Nicole has made Finch Hatton her home since 2001. Nicole has worked for Forsyths since 2000, with a break from 2004 – 2010 while she enjoyed being a full time mum to her 2 children.

She enjoys being involved in the community and is always on numerous committees, including the Mackay Community Garden and the Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show Society.

Nicole is very easy to talk to and loves taking the stress of tax and accounting away from her clients.


Rebecca WatkinsRebecca Watkins

Partner
CA, CTA

Originally from Wales, Rebecca came to Australia as a backpacker and loved it so much that she stayed, working in Longreach in an accountancy practice and obtaining permanent residence.

Rebecca has been with Forsyths since 2013, and since then has become a Mum to Jake and twins Cara and Lochlan.

Forsyths resident Chartered Accountant, Rebecca has had experience in a wide range of businesses from large council audits, primary production business and larger retail businesses. Actively helping small business increasing their capabilities and achieve sustainable growth and helping managers with tough decisions in the tough market is a priority of Rebecca’s.


Brianna Underhill Forsyths MackayBrianna Underhill

Accountant

Brianna graduated from Mackay Christian College in 2015 and became the receptionist at Forsyths in 2017 after completing her Certificate 3 in Business.

She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business part time at CQU.

Brianna loves travelling and sports, and also enjoys being involved in her church.


mackay accountant ForsythsJenny Sullivan

Bookkeeper | BAS Agent

Jenny is a Mackay local whose parents owned a small cane farm. She began her school life in Sarina and later attended Mackay Central and Mackay State High School and then the Mackay College of Tafe.

Jenny worked here in the office at Forsyths for a number of years before taking a break to be a mum. Jenny returned to Forsyths several years ago.

Jenny is a member of the Australian Bookkeepers Network and Australian Conservation Foundation, and is experienced in Reckon, Intuit, Xero and MYOB.


David Romagnolo

Director | Partner
BBus, FCPA

After returning to Mackay from Rockhampton with an Accounting Degree in hand, David followed in his father’s footsteps and joined Forsyths in 1987.

He became a CPA in 1993 and a partner in the firm 5 years later. He is now one of the two directors of the business and has recently attained fellowship status with CPA Australia.

When not in the office, David enjoys spending time with his family and playing or coaching basketball.

David enjoys working with clients on improving their business and financial situations, specializing in taxation and business advice.


mackay accountant ForsythsSarah Stiplovsek

Partner
BAcct, ASA, JP (Qual)

Born and raised in Mackay, Sarah joined Forsyths in 2008 as an Undergraduate Accountant after completing year twelve at Mackay North State High School.

Sarah studied her Bachelor of Accounting part time through CQ University whilst working full time, successfully completing her degree in 2014.

She enjoys organising staff socials and team building activities, and is a keen traveler. She also loves arts and crafts.

Sarah became a Partner of the firm in 2016 and is highly capable in all areas of taxation and business advice, while being particularly passionate about Deceased Estates.


Kendall Mustapha Bookkeeper Forsyths MackayKendall Mustapha

Bookkeeper

Born and raised in South Australia, Kendall lived and worked in SA, Tassie, WA and Airlie Beach before settling in Mackay in 2013 with her husband and young son Kai, and enjoys the outdoors and camping with family.

She has been with Forsyths since late 2017. Her passion is for training and empowering clients in cloud accounting, with a strong focus on Intuit and Xero. Kendall is always looking at ways to improve efficiencies for clients.


mackay accountant ForsythsStacey Eggleston

Bookkeeper

Stacey started working with Forsyths in 2006 as the receptionist. After many years of working here Stacey has gained experience and skills which facilitated her movement upwards to Senior Administrator and now to a part time bookkeeper.