About

North Queensland locals, Peter McKaig and John Licciardello started their accounting careers in the mid- 1990s. They both broadened their expertise, gaining their Financial Planning qualifications soon after.

In 2000, Peter McKaig became Partner of Land McKaig and managed the Home Hill office. In 2005, John Licciardello followed Peter to also become Partner of Land McKaig and manage the Ayr office. In 2013, Peter and John acquired the Burdekin Practices of Land McKaig and rebranded as ML Partners.

In 2019, the new Financial Planning division of ML Partners was established to further develop areas of financial advice and guidance.

The ML Partners team consists of over 45 staff members, many with over 30 years in the industry.

Our Team

Peter McKaig

Peter has specialised in providing advice to small and medium enterprises for almost 30 years. Also a licenced Financial Advisor (under AFSL licence holder Endure Wealth Pty Ltd 516435) Peter is able to offer holistic advice to ensure that clients receive the best possible advice in all required areas.

Peter’s experience has been built during his career, by having a broad client-base in industries such as primary production (cane farming, small crops farming and cattle grazing) along with retail, manufacturing, contract services, mining and drilling. This broad knowledge base enables Peter to provide more than just compliance advice.

Pre year-end tax planning, Self-Managed Superannuation, Tax Compliance and Succession Planning are just some areas Peter can assist your business.

John Licciardello

John has been providing quality advice to his business clientele for over 25 years.
As a licenced Financial Advisor (under AFSL licence holder Endure Wealth Pty Ltd 516435) John can cater to the complete financial requirements of clients and to ensure they receive the best possible advice over a variety of areas.

John’s extensive client base covers industries such primary production (cane farming, small crops and cattle grazing) along with retail, franchises, manufacturing, equipment hire and professional and personal services throughout Queensland.

John’s passion and enjoyment for his profession allows him to assist and support clients in the complete business lifecycle – from starting a business through to retirement and succession planning. John’s commitment to his clients provides them with the security in knowing his guidance and advice is with them for the long-term.

David Catanzaro

Dave completed his Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Central Queensland University and is a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) society. Dave has more than 20 years’ experience in the taxation and accounting field, assisting small to medium sized business clients in industries such as primary production, retail, manufacturing and  contract and personal services, and has been a part of the ML Partners story since its inception.

Kim Corica

Kim has been part of the ML team for over 17 years and is a Manager based in the Burdekin Office. She has worked as an accountant in public practices in Townsville, Hervey Bay, Home Hill, and Ayr for 36 years and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from JCU, is a Fellow of CPA Australia and holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.

Kim enjoys working with her SME clients to help them achieve their goals. She can assist them to manage many of their tax compliance, software, and business management challenges. Her experience with Xero, MYOB and day to day business management gives her a greater understanding of the challenges faced by her small business clients.

Simon Davies

Simon has been part of the ML team for over 20 years and is a FCPA. He has over 30 years’ experience in accountancy and taxation. Simon enjoys going the extra mile for his clients to help them achieve their business and financial goals.

 

Mary Fry

Mary leads the Financial Planning team and brings a strong culture of personal service and care to our client offering. Mary works closely with clients to help identify their goals, plan strategies and ensure that recommendations are implemented.

 

Danielle Kaminski

Danielle Kaminski is an Assistant Manager within our business and brings wit her over 25 years of experience in financial reporting and compliance across agriculture, services, and retail industries. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting from James Cook University. She is currently completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Program. Danielle is committed to continuous learning, always seeking out new knowledge and skills to enhance her work.

Shannon Musumeci

Shannon has over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, specialising in tax accounting for small to medium-sized businesses. She has been with ML Partners since its’ inception and previous to that was with Land McKaig. Shannon manages a range of client accounts, providing practical advice on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. Her main areas of expertise are Building & Construction, Agribusiness, Healthcare and Retail.

As a Manager, Shannon leads her team in addressing the tax needs of clients across various industries, ensuring effective solutions and regulatory adherence. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from James Cook University and is a Member of the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) network, keeping up-to-date with current tax laws and accounting standards.