Mark Hammerschlag
mhammerschlag@nexiaasr.com.au

“We train our team members to come up with solutions. When you appoint Nexia ASR to work with you to solve a problem we accept the challenge on the basis that wherever possible we will find a solution and add value”

His story
Mark has over 30 years experience in accounting including seven years as a partner with Ernst & Young in South Africa before emigrating to Australia in 1992.

Mark’s first experience as an Australian accountant was with Deloitte as a senior manager in the Audit group. He then joined BKR Rosenbergs in 1996 and became a partner in 1999 specialising in both business services and audit.

Over the year’s Mark’s clients have included both large and growing family businesses in many different industries including property developers, manufacturers, distribution and retailers. He has gained expertise from working with these clients in audit, taxation and in advising them on strategic business issues. This experience has given him the wisdom to provide sound advice and he is a trusted advisor to his clients.

What qualifications do you have?
I am a chartered Accountant and a member of the ICAA.

When did you join Nexia Alexander & Spencer / BKR Rosenbergs?
In 1996.

Why did you choose to work at Nexia Alexander & Spencer / BKR Rosenbergs?
I joined BKR after having spent four years as an audit manager at Deloitte. I wanted to re-train in Business Services and after meeting Harry Rosenberg was very happy to join BKR Rosenbergs as a manager in business services and learn about real client service and the needs of family owned business. I have always enjoyed working with people and helping them achieve their goals. Business Services gives one that opportunity and gives one the ability to help clients grow their business.

Why did you become an accountant?
When I was at school I wanted to become a dentist but in year eight I had a cousin who lived in the country come and stay with us while he found accomodation in the city. He was studying accounting part time and worked, doing his articles, during the day and it appealed to me so from that day onwards I set my sights on becomming an accountant.

If you could have any one / any business in the world as a client who would it be and why?
It would be Greg Norman because he excelled in my favourite sport and has also gone on to be a successful businessman. He must have a great skill in planning his time to train and work and do well in whatever he touches.

If you could have dinner with any one in the world, living or dead, who would it be and why?
It would be Barbara Streisand as she is one of my favourite singers and music is a very important aspect of my life.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Spend time with my family, singing in my synagogue choir and I play golf.

What AFL team do you barrack for?
Carlton, the mighty Blues.