HLB Mann Judd adds partner to Adelaide-based corporate advisory division

HLB Mann Judd has appointed Travis Rickard as a partner in their Audit and Assurance and Corporate Advisory division in Adelaide.

Tony Fittler, the chair of HLB Mann Judd, says the appointment reflects the company's strong growth and network success. "Audit and assurance, tax consulting and advisory services have always been key services offered by our member firms, and we are continuing to see good growth across Australasia in these areas," Fittler said.

HLB Mann Judd Adelaide audit practice leader, Corey McGowan, said that Rickard's reputation in the community and expertise made him a strong candidate. "His appointment means that our growing audit practice will be able to better engage with our existing clients, and it also enables increased independence through audit partner rotation," said McGowan.

Rickard has spent the last five years as a director at StewartBrown, a chartered accountancy. He has also been a manager at BDO and PKF Chartered Accountants.

He is joined by Paul Apolloni as a partner in the business advisory and tax consulting division in Wollongong. That brings the total number of HLB Mann Judd partners to 85 across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

HLB Mann Judd Australian Association is part of HLB Internationa, which is present in over 150 countries worldwide.