Katherine Akele is a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in the accounting profession. After commencing her career with KPMG, she developed strong technical expertise across taxation, business advisory, financial reporting, and compliance before attaining her CA qualification in 2020. Katherine works closely with businesses and individuals to provide practical, tailored advice and is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial matters with confidence.
Outside of work, Katherine enjoys staying active and involved in her local community. Having performed in local musical theatre productions for many years, she brings creativity and enthusiasm to everything she does. She also plays social netball with the BLG team and enjoys running, travelling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Insight
Learn about the new Division 296 tax on superannuation and upcoming changes to contribution caps, effective from 1 July 2026. Discover how these updates may impact you.
Insight
Learn about the new Division 296 tax on superannuation and upcoming changes to contribution caps, effective from 1 July 2026. Discover how these updates may impact you.
Insight
Tax agents and taxpayers have been receiving mixed messages and inconsistent outcomes from the ATO in relation to the remission of late lodgement penalties and interest charges on late tax payments. The ATO has sought to provide guidance on situations where they are more likely to grant a remission request, and cases where a request is likely to be denied.