SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced that Jason Dunnachie has joined the Firm as a Principal and Practice Leader of the Research and Development (R&D) practice in Australia. Based in Sydney, he will work with clients across Australia, Asia-Pacific, and worldwide.


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Dunnachie has specialised in R&D tax incentives for nearly 30 years and spent most of his career at a Big 4 accounting firm where he held numerous leadership roles and was the most senior member of that firm’s Australian Global Investment and Innovation Incentives team.

“Jason is a prominent leader in the Research and Development sector in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Jon Sweet, Ryan President of European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “By combining the strength of Ryan’s existing R&D practice with Jason’s professional background, knowledge of the R&D space, and leadership capabilities, our R&D practice is poised to lead the industry and better serve clients in Australia and worldwide.”

Dunnachie assists clients across all industries and of varying sizes. He has an excellent track record in successfully defending contested claims via negotiation, and when necessary, litigation. A leading expert in innovation and investment incentives, Dunnachie is at the forefront of policy discussions and has contributed to the debate on R&D tax incentive reform.

“I am excited to have joined a firm with a true global outlook,” said Dunnachie. “Ryan’s approach to working with global clients and enabling teams to work across borders is something that other firms can only aspire to.”

Dunnachie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in taxation from Western Sydney University. He is a registered tax agent, and a member of the Australian Government National R&D Reference Group.

About Ryan

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including cost management, compliance, consulting, and technology services. Ryan is a 10-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognised as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 4,100 professionals and associates serves over 21,000 clients in more than 60 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com/asia-pacific. “Ryan” and “Firm” refer to the global organisational network and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ryan International, each of which is a separate legal entity.


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