Hello members, 

The 2026 Member Satisfaction Survey is now open—offering you the opportunity to share feedback and influence future priorities. If you’d like to go further, the Tasmanian Regional Council is here to listen and represent your views, ensuring your perspective helps shape what we do next.  Over the coming editions of the newsletter, members of the Tasmanian Council will be spotlighted, and we are starting with the Council Chair – David Kewley FCA and Vice Chair Kirby Taylor FCA. 

David Kewley is the Founder and Managing Director of DK Accounting & Advisory and is based in Launceston. David is passionate about the role of the profession in supporting small business, community organisations, and future leaders. 

As Chair of the Tasmanian Regional Council, David works to strengthen engagement with members across the state, with particular emphasis on professional development and milestone events. David’s work as councillor also reflects a strong focus on the profession’s future talent pipeline, including initiatives to raise the profile of the accounting profession through school engagement, careers expos and mentoring, alongside supporting the rollout and awareness of CA ANZ’s recently introduced pathway programs. 

Kirby Taylor is a Principal at Synectic Group in Launceston, where she leads audit and assurance engagements across a broad range of industries.  

Her decision to join the Tasmanian Regional Council was driven by a desire to contribute more actively to the future of the profession and to help increase engagement and visibility for members across the state. She sees the Council as an important platform to connect practitioners, support professional development, and ensure the voice of Tasmanian members is well represented. 

As a Councillor, Kirby is focused on improving member engagement, particularly for those in regional areas, and promoting clearer pathways for members to get involved in the profession beyond their day-to-day roles. 

A great opportunity to engage with members of the Tasmanian Regional Council is through attendance at the Hobart Smaller Practices Discussion Group. Details of which can be found below. 

Please don’t hesitate to connect with me via [email protected] or 0409 657 199 with any ideas or feedback about your membership. I and the team at CA ANZ are committed to making your membership experience even more rewarding and value your engagement.

Regards,  

Anthony Takyi
Regional Manager – Victoria & Tasmania
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