Kidmans Partners team
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Meet Our People.

Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional advice and building lasting client relationships.

Our People

Experienced professionals who genuinely care.

At Kidmans Partners, our people are our greatest asset. Each member of our team brings deep technical expertise combined with a genuine commitment to understanding your unique circumstances and goals.

From our founding partners to our senior managers, every professional at Kidmans Partners is dedicated to providing advice that makes a real difference — not just at tax time, but throughout the year.

25+

Years in Practice

12

Team Members

500+

Client Relationships

6

Service Specialisations

Ross Hedrick
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Managing Director

Ross Hedrick

Managing Director – CA

Tax and Accounting ComplianceFinancial and Management Reporting
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Pravneel Karan
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Principal

Pravneel Karan

Principal – CA

Compliance AccountingTaxation Advice and Business Structuring
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John Petridis
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Principal

John Petridis

Principal – CA

Tax and Accounting ComplianceDue Diligence Processes
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Evan Mudie
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Principal

Evan Mudie

Principal – CA

Advising Privately Held BusinessesBusiness and Personal Structures
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Nathan Stiglich
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Principal

Nathan Stiglich

Principal – CA, CPA

Tax and Accounting ComplianceProperty & Property Development
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Ashley Wignell
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Principal

Ashley Wignell

Principal – CA

Tax and Accounting ComplianceTax Planning
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Joseph Zanca
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Principal

Joseph Zanca

Principal – CA, CFP

Strategic Business StructuringTax Effective Investment Planning
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Prashneel Karan
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Adviser

Prashneel Karan

Adviser / Mortgage Broker – DipFP

Retirement PlanningSuperannuation
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Rod Geilman
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Adviser

Rod Geilman

Adviser – CFP, DipFP

Cash Flow ManagementWealth Creation & Investment Strategies
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Carolyn Browne
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Consultant

Carolyn Browne

Consultant – Dip FP, FCPA, CA

Estate PlanningAsset Protection Strategies
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Paul Kerss
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Consultant

Paul Kerss

Consultant – FCA

Growth StrategiesRisk Minimisation
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Heinz Mai
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Consultant

Heinz Mai

Consultant – CA

Advising Privately Held BusinessesBusiness and Personal Structures
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Why Us

What makes working with us different.

There are plenty of accounting firms in Melbourne. Here's why clients who come to Kidmans Partners tend to stay — and why they refer their friends, family and business partners to us.

Genuinely Personal Service

You deal directly with a partner — not a junior who passes messages up the chain. Every client relationship is built on real access and real accountability.

Deep Technical Expertise

Our team holds the highest professional designations in accounting, tax, audit and financial planning. We stay ahead of legislative change so you don't have to.

Proactive, Year-Round Advice

We don't just show up at tax time. Our clients hear from us when opportunities arise, when laws change, and when we spot something worth acting on.

One Firm, All Disciplines

Tax, audit, SMSF, lending, wealth management — all under one roof. Your advisers talk to each other, so your strategy is always joined up.

Melbourne-Based & Committed

We've been part of the Melbourne business community since 1999. We understand the local market, the local economy, and the people who drive it.

Focused on Your Outcomes

We measure our success by yours. Whether it's growing your business, protecting your wealth or planning your retirement — your goals are our goals.

Client Stories

What our clients say about working with us.

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"Kidmans Partners have been our accountants for over 12 years. What sets them apart is that David and his team actually understand our business — they don't just process numbers, they help us make better decisions. The advice we've received on structuring and succession planning has been genuinely invaluable."

Robert Haines

Robert Haines

Managing Director, Haines Manufacturing Pty Ltd

Manufacturing·12+ years client

"Jennifer Walsh has transformed how we think about retirement. She took the time to understand what we actually wanted from life — not just the numbers — and built a plan around that. We feel genuinely confident about our financial future for the first time in years."

Margaret & Paul Thornton

Margaret & Paul Thornton

Retired Business Owners, Private Clients

Wealth Management·8 years client

"As a not-for-profit, we needed an auditor who understood our sector and our obligations. Michael O'Bryan and his team have been exceptional — thorough, communicative, and always available when our board has questions. Our governance has improved significantly since we engaged Kidmans."

Dr. Alison Park

Dr. Alison Park

CEO, Eastside Community Health

Not-for-Profit / Health·6 years client
4.9

Based on 47 Google reviews

C.R.E.A.T.E. Award Winner

Count Financial Excellence Award 2025

25+ Years Serving Melbourne

Established 1999 in Balwyn, VIC

Melbourne
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