Any challenge may be resolved viewed from the “right angle”
About Us
Create safe haven for collaboration and growth
Vision
To be Australia's most valued Chartered Accountants advising High Net Worth Individuals, their Families and Business
Mission
To assist Clients to build Enduring Inter-generational Wealth
Core Values
The Right Angle
Trust and Respect
Create a safe haven for collaboration and growth
Sustainability
To leave any situation we are involved with better than before
Diligence
To be conscientious in all that we do
Loyalty
The way you treat your family, treat your colleagues and clients alike.
Our niche is to serve clients with a net worth of $2M to $70M
True wealth is built over several generations – in understanding this we steer and structure family wealth to optimise the current generation’s custodianship of those assets for the next
We are experienced in the Australian investment and commercial environment
We harness the power of investment, combine it with technology and build digital experiences that transform lives.
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Lance Lai
Director and Founder
Founder of “Accountancy Invest Pty Ltd” – Chartered Accountant, specialising in accounting and taxation for business and investment clients since 1998. -
Julyn Nguyen
Manager
Associate/Member of CPA Australia -
Kelly Xing
Manager
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Peter Repasky
Senior Accountant
Master of Finance, Banking & Investments -
Alcuin Lai
Analyst
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Jennie Yuan
Intermediate Accountant
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Steve Yang
Accountant
Master of Commerce – University of Sydney (Data Analytics for Business) -
Ha-Nghi Lai
Office Manager
Lance Lai
Lance has been serving clients in the financial services sector since 1989. He leads a dedicated team that specializes in providing tax and accounting services to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. Lance’s philosophy is to plan for the client’s long-term financial well-being; planning for 10 to 20 years is standard, as is integrating the client’s next generation of leadership into the process. This long-term philosophy is woven into the fabric of what we do.
His outlook and analytical approach have earned Lance a reputation for being a critical thinker on a global macro scale. In February 2008, 6 months before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Lance was interviewed in the Australian newspaper and predicted a global financial meltdown, which we now know as the 2009/10 Global Financial Crisis. (see our Media section)
Accountancy Invest clients were well prepared, and many financially benefited from the crisis of 2009/10.
This seminal prediction led to almost ten (10) years of monthly appearances on Foxtel’s Sky Business Channel, “The Switzer Show”, an internationally telecasted TV program that discusses events shaping the Global Financial landscape. His unique perspective of providing tax, corporate structuring and advice distilling global events impacting client businesses has ensured long-term client wealth accumulation.
In 2013, Lance was elected to the Global Board of the prestigious “Entrepreneurs Organisation” (EO) in Washington, DC. EO is a by-invitation organization of over 15,600 entrepreneurs who are company founders or controlling shareholders. This high-profile appointment was the culmination of volunteering in his community in Not-For-Profits since 1993.
Lance was responsible for the global finances of EO, whose presence spans 60 countries and 239 cities. As one of 9 Directors on the Global Board, Lance’s role was to lead the organization’s finances “to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential”. Lance served three (3) years from 2013 to 2016.
Lance brings his wealth of global corporate experience and valuable contacts to the clients of Accountancy Invest.
Early Career Highlights and Community Service
He started his career at Deloitte for five (5) years specializing in Investigations and Restructuring while earning his Chartered Accountant designation; from these beginnings, Lance learned to identify core issues at hand quickly in any business situation. Communicating difficult situations and “talking straight” with different stakeholders was his daily order of business. His specialty sectors were Clubs, Pubs, Restaurants, and The Rag Trade, from fabric mills, fashion design, and manufacturing, to clothing retail.
He served on the Board of the Sydney Chapter of EO from 2005 to 2011, culminating in him leading the Sydney Chapter as President in 2010/11.
He served on the Board of “Goon Yee Tong Inc.” a 150 year of Chinese Society, as Vice-Treasurer from 2013 to 2018.
He served as the Treasurer of the Asian Australian Artists Association from 1998 to 2001
He served as the Treasurer of the Business Enterprise Centre (Northside) Ltd from 1997 to 1999
Fun Facts
Lance has had “the golf bug” since 2019 and is on a mission to play all of Australia’s Top 100 Courses. He is a Member of Avondale Golf Club.
Lance loves to travel and learn about different perspectives from friends worldwide.
After growing up above a Chinese restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown, Lance loves good food and wine.
Founder of “Accountancy Invest Pty Ltd” – Chartered Accountant, specialising in accounting and taxation for business and investment clients since 1998.
Julyn Nguyen
Julyn commenced her Accounting career in 2015 in a multinational commercial enterprise and joined Accountancy Invest in 2018.
She is an excellent communicator and distinguishes herself as a leader by strategically analyzing clients’ needs and mobilizing our human resources to meet and exceed clients’ expectations.
Julyn has extensive experience in commercial accounting, management accounting, and tax compliance for individuals, private companies, and multinationals. Multi-currency accounting is a forte, and her other experiences make her a specialist in Self-Managed Super Funds, Trusts, Not-For-Profit Associations, Audits, Budgeting, and Tax planning.
Julyn is an expert in “Futurli”, a next-generation programmed financial tool that automatically extracts information from financial accounts. Using technology to handle “big data”, she assists several advisory boards by preparing monthly management reports and critical points of discussion for board meetings. She regularly makes presentations with CEOs or CFOs at Board meetings and provides strategic business consulting advice.
Fun Facts
She loves expanding her knowledge of Computer Science, which compliments the need to keep up with the ever-changing world of “Artificial Intelligence” in financial reporting.
She loves to read widely and has a passion for self-discovery and self-improvement books
Associate/Member of CPA Australia
Master of Accounting (CPA Extension)
Bachelor of Economics (International Business Economics)
Kelly Xing
Kelly provides tax services to medium-sized businesses and their high net worth owners. Her specialties include inter-generational wealth and tax planning, creditor high-value loan covenant compliance reporting , and corporate tax structuring.
Known for her intuition, she anticipates clients’ needs by asking the right questions to present solutions to avoid problems.
This personality trait, combined with her determined work ethic, means she is respected and admired by her clients and colleagues.
Kelly joined Accountancy Invest in 2018
Intuition and "The Arts" are a part of her makeup
In her spare time, Kelly has undertaken many successful artistic endeavours:·
She loves photography and worked on weekends as a freelance photographer during her studies to support herself.
An accomplished pianist, certified as an " Associate in Music A levels", she has taught students for many years before and at Uni to support herself. She has recorded many cover songs·
Her latest hobby is dancing. Kelly’s drive has led this activity to the production of dance covers for "KPOP" dance groups
Professional Qualifications/Registrations
- Master of Commerce (Business Analytics & Finance) - The University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) - Macquarie University
Peter Repasky
Peter provides clients with a wide range of tax-related services, from planning, compliance and tax office negotiations. He leads our team in servicing self-managed superannuation funds and government stimulus packages during and post-pandemic.
Besides his technical expertise, clients love the consistency of his services. He is known for returning work promptly and communicating with clients to deliver as promised.
He joined Accountancy Invest in 2017.
His prior experiences include working for the global tech giant Infosys Limited in the Czech Republic.
He enjoys watching documentaries, TV debates about international financial or political affairs, and listening to music on his days off.
Master of Finance, Banking & Investments
Master of Business Administration & Professional Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting & Business Administration
Diploma of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Program
Jennie Yuan
Jennie gained her basic training in business services, accounting, and tax with one of the “Big 4” Accounting Firms and joined Accountancy Invest Pty Ltd in 2019.
Jennie is a great communicator that consistently delivers as promised. She leads a team at Accountancy Invest that supports businesses in their day-to-day management accounting and operational needs. She coordinates and manages our “Virtual” CFO Services, alongside Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Management Reporting Services. These services are broad and include payroll to KPI monitoring.
She is also accomplished in completing Trust, Company, and Individual Tax Returns.
Fun Fact
In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games and video games. Jennie sometimes likes to play Ukulele and spends the Sunday afternoon watching some movies.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Professional Accounting
Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Steve Yang
Steve Joined Accountancy Invest in 2021 and works with clients from different cultural backgrounds with several multi-million-dollar projects. Steve is a team member with a responsible and creative mindset agreed to several months ago.
Steve specializes in commercial/residential property analysis. He actively participates in the development application and income projection phases. He assists clients by working with real estate agents, architects, and consultants to achieve their investment goals.
He supports the team in drafting annual accounts and tax returns of organizational groups and individuals with complicated transactions. He is adept at dealing with the Australian Taxation Office for various matters, from lodgement extensions, General Interest Charges, penalty remittances, and variation of lodged Returns.
Fun Facts
Steve is passionate about his health and fitness, regularly attending the gym to improve his strength and physique. As a reward, he loves trying new foods, especially restaurants with chef hat awards in Australia or Michelin rated abroad.
Steve is keen on hip-hop music and road trips across Australia.
Master of Commerce – University of Sydney (Data Analytics for Business)
Bachelor of Commerce – Monash University (Accounting & Finance)