BTA Team
Dennis
- Director & Partner
- Member Institute of Public Accountants
- Registered Tax Agent
- Registered SMSF Auditor
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Commissioner for Declarations
Dennis joined the BTA team in 2008 and subsequently took ownership over the practice, along with Andrew, in 2014. Dennis has extensive experience in dealing with individuals and small business advising clients on effective structuring , tax compliance, small business capital gains tax concessions, tax planning and operational improvement. Dennis is passionate about assisting clients with their tax compliance, businesses development and cashflow and maximizing their wealth position. Through personalized advice tailored to the differences that make each business unique Dennis is able to alleviate the complexities of compliance so that clients can focus on what matters most, driving their business.
Being an experienced SMSF auditor, Dennis also assists our audit clients to ensure their fund remains compliant in the constantly changing and complex environment of Self Managed Super Funds.
Out of business hours, Dennis enjoys spending time with his kids, parents and friends in all manner of outdoor activities – Boating, Beaching, 4wding & Camping. Other interests include Tennis, playing Guitar, mountain biking as well as picking up and putting down heavy weights.
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Dennis Bergmans | LinkedIn
John
- Founder of BTA Accountants
- Over 30 years of experience as a public accountant
- Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants.
- Fellow of the National Tax and Accountants Association
- Registered Tax Agent
- Registered SMSF Auditor
- Commissioner for Declarations
John started Bergmans Tax Accounting in 1990 as a sole practitioner. His son Dennis joined the business in 2008 and subsequently took ownership over the practice, along with Andrew, in 2014. In 2014, the practice was renamed BTA Accountants. John has many years of experience dealing with individuals and small business. John loves to have a chat with clients in a relaxing way and at times can give a bit of cheek. John enjoys helping people with their day-to-day tax issues and compliance and is always working to get the best tax outcome for clients, within the tax law.
For many family groups, John has been the tax agent through three generations of the family group – parents, children, and grandchildren. After more than 30 years these family groups come back year after year to seek John’s advice. That means something for sure!
To stay fit and healthy John likes walking the dog, riding a push bike, spending time on the water with his kayak, riding his motor bike and spending time with the grandkids. He is also gradually trying to spend more time away with the caravan.
Vicki
- Bachelor of Business
- Xero certified advisor and payroll
- Quickbooks certified pro-advisor
- It has been 8 years since Vicki first took her place as an accountant at BTA. She completed a bachelor of business at QUT and has always worked in the taxation sector.
During her time at BTA, she has developed a good understanding of the tax compliance for individuals and small businesses, and gained extensive experience in multiple accounting software including Xero, SageOne, Quickbooks and MYOB. She is passionate about helping clients with managing their tax obligations efficiently and accurately. She takes pride in her ability to assist the business clients navigating through the various accounting software with ease, allowing them to complete the everyday accounting tasks effortlessly.
Outside of work, Vicki enjoys being with her family and friends. She also loves doing yoga, push bike riding, and listening to music.
Kathy
Kathy has extensive experience in Banking, Finance and Administration, commencing her career in England (we won’t talk about how many years ago) working for Barclay’s Bank. Since emigrating to Australia Kathy has worked for companies such as Commonwealth Bank, Gadens Lawyers, Canon Australia, Fisher & Paykel, Minter Ellison Lawyers and various Bookkeeping companies assisting in all areas as required.
Part of Kathy’s personal brand is to ‘Make a Difference’ and strives to demonstrate her passion for professionalism, customer relations, compliance and getting the job done.
In her spare time Kathy loves spending time with her family and enjoys a bit of time out gardening and loves a good movie.