Russell Bedford expands Australian coverage by adding correspondent firm in Brisbane

June 7, 2012 - PRLog -- Russell Bedford International, the worldwide audit and accounting group, has announced the appointment of Wessels & Co. Pty Ltd as its correspondent firm in Brisbane, Australia.

Wessels & Co. was established in 2010 to provide a specialised audit service focusing on small to medium sized enterprises and not-for-profit entities. It is an Authorised Audit Company in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The firm is run by two partners, Wayne and Marjorie Wessels.

Prior to establishing the firm, Wayne Wessels was an audit partner in the Brisbane office of a national network firm.  He has had extensive external audit experience both locally and internationally and was also an audit partner with a Big 4 firm for seven years.  He has provided audit and assurance services to listed and non-listed public entities, and to private entities in a wide range of industries.

Marjorie Wessels was previously an audit partner with a national network firm.  She has local and international external audit experience including eight years as an audit partner with a Big 4 firm, providing assurance services to listed and non-listed public and proprietary entities across a range of sectors.  Marj headed the professional standards function of an Australian national network firm for four years, and brings to the firm the quality control and technical benefits of this experience.

Wessels & Co. has an associated practice, Australian Financial Reporting Services, which was also established in 2010 and provides a specialised financial reporting service.

For further information, contact Wayne Wessels on +61 7 3262 8740.  Alternatively, visit the websites at : www.wessels.com.au or www.ausfrs.com.au and www.russellbedford.com .