Graham Wakeman

Executive summary

Graham is a Partner in BDO’s Research & Development (R&D) and Government Grants team in Sydney. He has over 30 years' consulting experience in the profession, and a reputation for providing leading edge advice on how to access and optimise company entitlements to the R&D tax incentive.

Graham advises over 150 leading Australian companies—public and private, large and small, encompassing a broad range of sectors, including IT and biotechnology, natural resources, agribusiness, and manufacturing.

Expertise

• Research and development tax incentive
• Export market development grants
• Other government incentives

Experience

• Client advisory on activity and costing eligibility
• Assisting with R&D tax incentive claim preparation and related compliance activities, including dealing with AusIndustry or ATO R&D reviews
• Advisory and support on any disputes relating to R&D tax incentive claims.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Registered Tax Agent (Research & Development)
• Bachelor of Economics
• Master of Commerce
• Member, CA ANZ
• Member, Export Consultants Association Incorporated