Our Team

Partners

Stuart Wagschall
FCA, CTA, F Fin
Managing Partner

Stuart is the Managing Partner at Thomas Davis & Co. and was admitted to the Partnership in July 1992. Stuart has well over 30 years' experience in all professional accounting services.

Professional Qualifications and Registrations include:
  • Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Chartered Tax Advisor
  • Bachelor of Business Degree
  • Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
  • Registered Company Auditor
  • Registered SMSF Auditor
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Authorised Representative and CEO of Thomas Davis Financial Services Pty Ltd (AFSL 244130)
Business start-up and management, business structures and self-managed superannuation funds are areas of interest to Stuart. He has in depth experience in many industries including; Wholesalers, Manufactures, Retailers, Import/Export Agents, Solicitors, Medical Practitioners, Information Technology Consultants, training Consultants, Property and Real Estate Businesses, Non-Profit Organisations and Superannuation Funds.

Jeff Ryan
C.A. B Bus

Jeff Ryan was admitted to the Partnership in July 2005.  Jeff commenced at Thomas Davis & Co in 1986 and has over 30 year's experience in all professional accounting services.

Professional Qualifications and Registrations include:

  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Registered Company Auditor
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Registered SMSF Auditor
Jeff has over 30 years experience in Audit, Taxation, Accountancy and Business Services. The industries in which his clients operate are in Trusts, Property development, Medical Practitioners, Charities and Non-Profit Organisations.           

Consultants

Ron Geeves
F.C.A.

Ron Geeves commenced at Thomas Davis & Co. in 1964 and was admitted to the Partnership in August of 1979. Ron retired as a Partner of the firm on the 30th June 2014 and remains a Consultant to the firm.
Professional Qualifications and Registrations include:

  • Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Registered Company Auditor
  • Registered Tax Agent

With over 50 years' experience in the profession, Ron has a vast range of experience in providing Audit, Accountancy, Taxation, Secretarial and Business Advice to a diverse range of clients. Industries in which some of Ron's clients operate include:- Property Development and Investment; Clubs; Information Technology Consultants; Manufacturing & Non-Profit Organisations.
Ron is married to Irene and they have two adult daughters and two grand children. Interests outside work include golf and cricket.

Peter Whiteman
F.C.A. 

Peter Whiteman started work at Thomas Davis & Co. in 1963 and was made a Partner in 1975, and Managing Partner on 1 July, 2002. Peter retired as a partner of the firm on 30 June, 2013 and remains a consultant to the firm.

Professional Qualifications and Registrations include:

  • Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 
  • Fellow of CPA Australia
  • Registered Tax Agent

Peter has over 50 years experience in Audit, Taxation, Accountancy, Secretarial and Business Services,. Some of the Industries in which his clients operate are; Textile Industries, Primary Production, Trusts, Strata Title Body Corporates and Home Unit Companies, Charities and other Non-Profit Organisations.
Outside the office, Peter is interested in soccer and cricket.