About Brian Tucker Arts Accounting & Audit
Brian Tucker Arts Accounting practice was established in 1980 and developed a national reputation for its commitment to the arts.
Over the years the audit business grew, and started auditing, accounting, and tax-related work for 100+ indigenous and non-indigenous arts-related not-for-profit entities Australia-wide.
This includes, but not limited to:
- Visual and performing arts practitioners
- Writers, editors and publishers
- Galleries and art dealers
- Musicians, managers, studios and music venues
- Not-for-profit arts organizations, Aboriginal Art Centres, and others
The client base quickly consisted of art centers and music and art-related entities in Central and Western Desert regions, Arnhem Land, Kimberley, Pilbara, Darwin in North, Brisbane, Cains, Pormpuraaw, Mornington Island in Queensland, and remote communities in South Australia.
Transitioning to the AMW Audit Group
In 2018 Brian decided to transition to retirement and passed on 100% of his audit division stake to AMW Audit under the supervision of Bill Thomas.
Billy-Joe Thomas is a Director and will be the nominated Auditor responsible for forming the audit opinion. Bill is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor (No.302989). Bill and or Brian will attend the Organisation’s offices during the course of the audit with Kanwarpal Singh.
Bill has a sound working knowledge and understanding of Australian Auditing Standards and ACNC Requirements. Bill has 20 years of audit experience with Not-for-Profit entities and has been an audit partner since 2007. Bill started his career with Ernst & Young in Darwin (now Merit Partners) in 2000 and some clients included Kardu Numida Inc. and the Timber Creek Shire, now part of the Victoria Daly Regional Council.
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About Brian Tucker
Brian started out by auditing a couple of art centers located at APY Lands. His visits to the indigenous communities for audit increased his interest in the indigenous culture, art, and the art industry in general.
Gaining renown for working largely with artists, Brian also traveled extensively. He audited remote Aboriginal art centres, theatre and dance companies, and many others.
On top of that, Brian was also an auditor for organisations that support not-for-profit arts, as well as those with disabilities. In addition, he has handled auditing works for arts peak bodies and Indigenous Art Centres.
Part of the commitment to the arts is evidenced by the firm’s art collection, ranging across the gamut of visual art, from Arnhem Land weavings to traditional landscapes and portraits, to the most current of contemporary art practice.
Brian also ensured to attend openings, readings and gigs to stay in touch with current practice. Over the years Brian became an avid collector of art and generous donor and supporter to the industry.
Brian was added to the National Beanie Hall of Fame in 2019 due to his contributions as a sponsor, judge, and auditor. Throughout his illustrious career since the 1980s, he has worked with performing artists, writers, and filmmakers associated with Cross Road Arts.
