David Shaw (Founder & Executive Chair)
David Shaw is the Founder & Executive Chair of WSC Group. Under David's directorship, WSC Group is focused on delivering remarkable value to clients across Australia. With over 25 years of business experience, David has been instrumental in developing a team culture built on excellence.
David holds extensive knowledge in commerce, industry, and public practice accounting. During his accounting career, he has held senior accounting roles with Deloittes, Pacific Dunlop, Boral, and National Foods.
David will assist all his clients, whether it's at board level, sole trader or individual investor level. He assists his clients with their business strategy, wealth building strategy, superannuation, taxation and accounting needs.
Your Investment Property Magazine Readers voted David as:
- 2013 Property Tax Specialist of the Year
- 2015, 2014 and 2012 Runner-up Property Tax Specialist of the Year
David Shaw is an Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited. Please note that any taxation and accounting services are not endorsed nor the responsibility of Count Financial Limited.
Why do you enjoy working in public practice accounting?
I love people and the great variety of people I am able to meet in my job each day. It makes working in public practice very satisfying.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy sporting activities like golf, and of course, my favourite sporting team is the Roosters. I am also involved in community activities run by my local Church.
David's Blogs
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE | DECEMBER 2024
You are right about the economy being weak
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE | NOVEMBER 2024
WSC Group have just finished the first round of management meetings with our business clients and the overarching theme of those meetings is that we have an economy wide downturn.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE | OCTOBER 2024
As I reflect upon a career, which now spans over four decades, I have certainly seen a lot of changes to the way that business processes and technology have changed many businesses in the economy.
CEO Newsletter | August 2024
Reflecting on the month of July, and receiving feedback from many of our businesses, it always impresses upon me how different the real Australian economy is to the GDP numbers supplied.
What does the 2024/25 financial year look like?
As we have just finished the last financial year and are now in the 2025 financial year, it is sometimes good to give a snapshot of what we have seen with our clients at WSC Group.
CEO Newsletter | June 2024
As we approach the end of the financial year, it's essential for you to be aware of the tax matters that could impact your financial decisions. Here are some key tax considerations to keep in mind before 30 June:
CEO MESSAGE | MAY 2024
I am pleased to present to you an update on the latest Federal Budget, which has been put together to address the interests and concerns of our property investors and small to medium-sized business clients.
Maximising Your Tax Refund: ATO Update on Deductibility of Construction Loan Interest
Are you one of the savvy investors who has built a new investment property in the last three (3) years? If so, this article is especially relevant to you.
Will A.I. Take My Job?
Addressing the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on the job market is important. The question of whether AI will take over jobs is a complex one, and there is no simple answer.
CEO Message - November 2023
As we approach the end of the 2023 calendar year and reflect on the past three years, I am sure that you’d agree that a return to some sort of normality is a welcomed change.
CEO Message – October 2023
Amidst the current economic challenges, our commitment to you, remains unwavering. Following the release of the September 2023 CPI data, the Annual CPI inflation stood at 5.4% in the September 2023 quarter.
Navigating ATO Audits: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help
Building upon our previous newsletter on ATO Data Matching programs, this month, we wanted to provide you with more insights into these initiatives and their potential impact on your tax affairs. These programs are pivotal in upholding the integrity of the tax system, and we want to ensure you fully comprehend their implications.
