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MEDIA RELEASE:
12 November 2009 - For Immediate
Release
Former AAT Australia CEO appointed
on the new Tax Practitioners Board
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Australia has welcomed the announcement of
the Tax Practitioners Board and is looking forward to it addressing the many challenges that will
confront it with the commencement of the new legislation early in 2010.
AAT Australia also acknowledges and formally congratulates Mr. Roger Cotton on his
appointment to the Board.
Mr. Cotton has many links with AAT Australia. He was the founder and first CEO of AAT Australia
from 2002 until Mr. Robert Comelli was appointed in 2007, and whilst standing down in his
active role as CEO, he maintained his support serving as a director on the AAT Australia Board
until his recent retirement from the CEO position at the National Institute of Accountants
to
focus on other challenges.
Mr Comelli, AAT Australia CEO acknowledges Roger’s appointment; “on behalf of AAT Australia
members and our Board, I would like to congratulate Roger on his selection. Roger will be an
asset to the new Board and we look forward to a supportive and productive relationship with the
Board and administration of the new national entity.” Roger’s commitment and his considerable
commercial experience will be a major asset to the Board and the emerging paraprofessional
accounting industry.
AAT Australia has
the
full support from the three major professional accounting bodies (the
National Institute of Accountants, CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia). These organisations are continuing their
support of AAT Australia and provide
valuable direction and advice through the participation of the CEO’s from each body on the AAT
Australia Board.
With the establishment of the Board, AAT Australia is now looking forward to working closely
with the Tax Practitioners Board administration addressing the formidable challenges
establishing the new regulatory regime for self employed bookkeepers. AAT Australia intends to
formalise its participation in the regulatory process and relationship with the Board by becoming
a recognised Tax Agent Association to further support its members.
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