Staff

Stanley Canny CPA
Governing Director

  • Stan commenced the practice in 1960 and has been awarded the distinguished 50 year diamond pin for his service and membership to the society of accountants.
  • Stan is a passionate donor to the local community and has specialised in the taxation of individuals and business throughout his career.

Amanda Wilkens CPA
Senior Accountant & Practice Manager

  • Amanda graduated from Deakin University Geelong with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Amanda joined the firm of S. J. Canny Pty. Ltd. in 1980 in a bookkeeping position and over time became the senior accountant and practice manager.
  • Amanda specialises in business enterprises for women.

Krystine Canny-Smith CPA
Accountant

  • Krystine graduated from Deakin University Geelong with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Joined the firm of S. J. Canny Pty. Ltd. in January 1996.
  • Specialises in MYOB and computer accounting packages.

Paul Fagan BComm
Accountant

  • Paul Graduated from Deakin University in Geelong with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Joined the firm of S. J. Canny Pty. Ltd. in August 1993.
  • Specialises in small businesses and individuals.
  • Heavily involved in the local community and sporting groups.

Francene Steele
Accountant

  • Francene studied at Curtin University in Perth.
  • She has worked in the Accounting area for many years and has been involved in Training and Business Development and Management.
  • Francene has worked with Accounting Packages and is currently studying towards her Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting).

Helen Yau CA
Accountant

  • Helen graduated from Deakin University Geelong with a Bachelor of Commerce.
  • Joined the firm of S. J. Canny Pty. Ltd. in November 2002.
  • Specialises in superannuation, particularly self-managed superannuation funds.

Geoff Brethouwer DFP
Financial Planner

  • Geoff has completed his Diploma of Financial Planning and joined the firm of S J Canny, having worked for 24 years in finance, financial planning and managed funds administration.
  • Geoff is currently advising in all aspects of self managed super funds and financial planning.

Joanne Carnovale
Senior Bookkeeper

  • Joanne has a Bachelor or Arts and a Post Graduate in Administrative Management.
  • Joined the firm of S. J. Canny Pty. Ltd. in June 2009.
  • Specialises in BAS preparation and assisting clients to manage their bookkeeping.

Front office team

From left to right:
Jenny Crosthwaite, Alarna Nolan & Nicole Anderson