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ADVISORY TEAM
Azure Group’s advisory team specialises in the provision of strategic and transactional activities for its clients. Our team take a hands-on approach in managing the complex needs of your business, utilising best practice fundamentals to enable positive outcomes.
Our client reach is global and our experience enables us to manage: Unique transactions requiring expert advice; Complex financial modelling for business performance; Divestments and corporate restructuring; Mergers & Acquisitions; Succession Planning; Business Planning and Growth; Capital Raising at both Series A & B; Tax consulting and advisory.
Whether it be a simple transaction or a complex undertaking, Azure Group Advisors have the intelligence and practical experience to deliver superior results. Our office is in easy walking distance to Town Hall station or parking can be arranged with prior notice.
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MICHAEL DERIN | Founding Partner & Chairman
Michael is the founding partner of Azure Group and Azure Group's Technology specialist with over 28 years' experience as a qualified Accountant within the Chartered and Commercial sector. Michael has worked with companies such as PWC, Compaq Financial Services and Oxley Corporate Group within a CFO capacity.
mderin@azuregroup.com.au 
(02) 9238 1188 
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KELLY MORGAN | Managing Partner
Kelly Morgan has over 32 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant and is the Managing Partner of Azure Group heading up the Business Accounting, Technology and International divisions. Kelly aspires to work with passionate SME owners. By working closely with her clients, Kelly helps them to maximise opportunities in their business and assist them to achieve their goals.kmorgan@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Kelly Morgan
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TAX TEAM
Our team consists of more than 40 professionals, led by experienced Partners from both Big 4, Mid-Tier and boutique chartered environments with over 100 years' experience.
Our team understands what it takes to be an exceptional accountant and are given the tools to excel. We employ people that take pride in working in high performing environment and we reward them well. Azure Group team members are marked by their enthusiasm, intelligence, drive and commitment to achieve outstanding outcomes for their clients and their peers.
It’s this combined technical chartered and commercial tax expertise that enables us to deliver a superior client experience.
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TANYA MORAN | Senior Tax Partner – Corporate & Private
Tanya is a Senior Partner and the Lead Taxation Partner of Azure Group. She has more than 25 years' experience working with a large array of businesses from small accounting firms to large international corporations.
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GRANT ELLIS | Tax Partner – Corporate
Grant Ellis is a Tax Partner, dedicated to providing exceptional tax advisory services to private clients. With over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of taxation, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His impressive career spans 18 years working with a diverse range of chartered accounting firms, from the prestigious Big 4 to mid-tier and boutique firms. Grant's comprehensive understanding of tax law and his commitment to personalised client service make him a trusted advisor in navigating the complexities of taxation.
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MICHAEL DERIN | Founding Partner & Chairman
Michael is the founding partner of Azure Group and Azure Group's Technology specialist with over 28 years' experience as a qualified Accountant within the Chartered and Commercial sector. Michael has worked with companies such as PWC, Compaq Financial Services and Oxley Corporate Group within a CFO capacity.
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STEPHANIE LIU | China Managing Partner
Stephanie Liu is the managing partner of Azure Group China office and currently sitting on the board of AustCham Shanghai. Before she transferred to China in 2012, she has supported numerous multinational clients to set up businesses in Australia and managed their Australian accounting and tax affairs. In her current role with Azure Group China office, she helps foreign businesses to understand the China markets and supports foreign businesses’ finance, Tax, HR and internal control functions in China.
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NILI NAIR | Senior Tax Manager – International & Tech
Nili has extensive experience in business accounting, financial reporting, forensic accounting, as well as taxation and compliance. Nili is CPA qualified and holds a Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Accounting sector for over 12 years.
As the International & Tech Manager at Azure Group, Nili always has her clients’ best interest in mind. She works closely with our international and domestic clients across a wide range of industries to facilitate their ongoing finance, taxation and compliance needs.nnair@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 -
JERRY ZHANG | Tax Manager – Corporate
Jerry Zhang is a Manager in tax working with both private clients and firms larger corporates. Jerry has more than 10 years’ experience in taxation. His experience also includes accounting and client services.
Jerry is a qualified CPA and CA (Chartered Accountant). Jerry’s experience includes working with both private clients and large corporations. Clients’ profile includes high wealth private group, lawyers, doctors, fashion, manufacturing, retails, and marketing, etc. Jerry has been focusing on helping clients with tax compliance services to a wide range of clients and industries. The services include Direct Tax (Income Tax, Fringe Benefit Tax, Capital Gain Tax) and Indirect Tax (GST and Land Tax).jzhang@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 -
EMILY CHASE | Research & Development Manager
Emily is CPA qualified, experienced R&D professional with an extensive experience working with life science, software, manufacturing, and medical device clients of all sizes.
As the R&D Manager at Azure Group Emily has had the opportunity to dive into a range of businesses to assist with their R&D claims, including software development, food manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing.
he is passionate about taking the R&D journey with her clients from the beginning feasibility stage through to commercialisation, whilst being highly vigilant about on time delivery of R&D credit claims as many businesses rely on their R&D refund to continue their development efforts.
Her expertise across many facets of technology gives her ability to apply that knowledge to her clients’ business and deliver fresh, cutting edge and value driven advice and service.echase@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188
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BUSINESS ACCOUNTING TEAM
Our business accounting team comes from varying backgrounds in both the chartered and commercial arenas. Our team are all locally trained and educated and are given regular training and development in best practice financial management.
We believe in delivering remarkable outcomes for our clients by taking the time to understand where they have been, where they are now and where they want to be. Our Business Accounting team uphold a reputation for being a proactive, hands-on team that delivers smart, innovative and revolutionary services to match the demanding needs of today’s business.We work hard to attract, retain and develop people who show the same ethos and passion. Azure Group team members are marked by their enthusiasm, intelligence, drive and commitment to achieve outstanding outcomes for their clients and their peers.
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KELLY MORGAN | Managing Partner
Kelly Morgan has over 32 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant and is the Managing Partner of Azure Group heading up the Business Accounting, Technology and International divisions. Kelly aspires to work with passionate SME owners. By working closely with her clients, Kelly helps them to maximise opportunities in their business and assist them to achieve their goals. kmorgan@azuregroup.com.au (02) 9238 1188 More about Kelly Morgan -
KARIN DARCY | Director
Karin is an experienced finance and operations professional that is passionate about working closely with SME business owners to help them achieve their business goals by introducing innovative solutions to their accounting function. As the Business Accounting Director at Azure Group Karin has had the opportunity to dive into range of Australian and international businesses.
kdarcy@azuregroup.com.au
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SUNNY FAN | Accounting and Tax Manager
Sunny Fan joined Azure Group China in 2013 and has over 13 years experience as an Accounting and Tax Manager and helps our clients with business setup, ongoing accounting and tax compliance and advice. She is also expertizing in financial ratio and financial statement analysis to find out the business problem behind the financial figure, in the meanwhile, providing the proper suggestion and solutions.
sfan@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Sunny Fan
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CHINA TEAM
Azure's Group China team combines senior hands-on commercial skills and chartered accounting technical skills to deliver expert solutions.
Our team resides in both China and Australia to support the demanding needs of our client’s cross-border requirements and are involved in ongoing technical training to keep up-to-date with changes in tax, accounting and statutory laws and standards.
Whether you are seeking corporate advisory or tax expertise, you will be managed by an experienced team with a depth of experience in both jurisdictions.
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STEPHANIE LIU | China Managing Partner
Stephanie Liu is the managing partner of Azure Group China office and currently sits on the board of AustCham Shanghai. Before she transferred to China in 2012, she supported numerous multinational clients to set up businesses in Australia and managed their Australian accounting and tax affairs. In her current role with Azure Group China office, she helps foreign businesses to understand the China markets and supports their finance, Tax, HR and internal control functions in China.
sliu@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Stephanie Liu -
SUNNY FAN | Accounting and Tax Manager
Sunny Fan joined Azure Group China in 2013 and has over 13 years experience as an Accounting and Tax Manager and helps our clients with business setup, ongoing accounting and tax compliance and advice. Sunny is an expert in financial ratio and financial statement analysis. This allows her to provide businesses with key advice to solve critical problems by providing options and solutions.
sfan@azuregroup.com.cn +86 21 6231 6025 More about Sunny Fan
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GLOBAL REACH
With offices in both Australia and China, Azure Group provides seamless support to businesses across borders. As a proud member of the XLNC international alliance, we collaborate with a global network of trusted partners. This allows us to offer our clients local expertise and tailored solutions in over 43 countries, ensuring your business thrives no matter where you operate.
