Inspicio Audit
Established in 1883
Tailored Accounting Solutions
Serving Clients throughout Queensland
Our Independent Audit Service
At Whitson Dawson, we provide a comprehensive range of accounting and bookkeeping services including business advice and audits for all our clients throughout Mackay.
At Inspicio – a separate division of Whitson Dawson – our auditing team provides an independent audit service for business managers, board members of associations and directors of companies. The Inspicio audit team believes every organisation is unique, which is why we tailor our services to each client’s financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
Our core services include:
- Audit & assurance services
- Advice on legislative and regulatory compliance
- Advice on corporate governance & risk management strategies
- Analysis of internal controls & processes
- Business analysis & advisory services
Our core client groups include:
- Licensed clubs & poker machine audits
- Trust account audits for solicitors, real estate agents & travel agents
- Trust account audits for managed apartment complexes
- Sporting clubs & associations
- Community groups
Speak with one of our friendly team members today to book in your next consultation with us. We’re here to help.
Accurate & Secure
We work to enhance the reliability of information prepared by our clients for use by government organisations, funding bodies and other stakeholders. When our team works on tax returns with self managed super funds, we carry out an independent audit to take a look at all the completed information, ensuring it can be approved and pass through to the ATO.
Our Inspicio audit team will approve and sign off on all documents, ensuring everything is correct. All information to be submitted is always double checked by someone else on the team, ensuring all specialised and crucial information is 100% accurate, secure and always on point.
The Team at Inspicio
David Whitson (B. Com, FCPA, CTA, SMSF Auditor)
Director
Director David completed his Commerce Degree at University of Queensland in 2000. He is a Tax Institute Member and Chartered Tax Advisor. David obtained his qualified CPA status in 2004, achieving three distinctions and two high distinctions in Taxation and Strategic Management Accounting. He has set about building his own client base across several different industries including the sugar industry, mining services, grazing, hospitality, tourism, construction, and retail. David believes that our audit clients can achieve successful outcomes for their organisations with the technical expertise and customer service provided by Inspicio, which sets the firm apart from others.
James Attard (B. Acc, CPA)
Client Manager
James obtained his degree in 2013 and later obtained his CPA in 2019. The knowledge and experience he has gathered working for Whitson Dawson over the years has assisted him in his knowledge and practical application in taxation and audits. James is always continuing his professional development to keep up with industry developments and changes.
Lara Elston (B.Bus (Acc & IS) – CPA)
Senior Accountant
Lara, born and bred in Proserpine, moved to Mackay to complete a Bachelor of Business Degree majoring in Accounting and Information Systems through Central Queensland University in 2017. She has since gained her CPA qualification in 2023 achieving two distinctions and one high distinction. Lara enjoys working in a diverse range of accounting fields including auditing, superannuation and taxation. Known for her down-to-earth approach, Lara is easy to work with and is appreciated by both colleagues and clients.
