Specialist advice really does add up

When you need solutions to complex financial problems, why not let a specialist provide you with the right answer?

LRK Walkers is a respected accountancy firm with vast experience across all areas of financial management.

Its nine principals and 104 staff offer specialist advice in taxation, superannuation, financial planning and business services and hold a reputation for delivering improved financial performance.

Originally established in 1977 as Laverty, Roche and Kelly, the Dalby-based firm joined the Investor Group Ltd in 2001 - one of Australia's largest public accountancy firms.

The company has retained its regional focus and remains committed to the community with local people employed at all levels within the firm.

Accountant Russell Strack recently progressed to the position of P rincipal after several years with the practice.

A Bachelor of Business (Honours) graduate from University of Southern Queensland, Russell chose to work at LRK Walkers for the chance to pursue a rewarding career in a relaxed country environment.

"What attracted me to Dalby was the size of the firm. It's larger than any firm in Toowoomba and I knew I didn't want to go and live in Brisbane.

"Size counts because if you need advice there are specialists across each area of finance that you can call on and this advantages your clients.

"The size of the firm also ensures diversity of work so you're not pigeonholed. I've got smaller and larger clients with differing financial needs and that keeps the work interesting," Russell said .

"LRK Walkers has provided me with a wonderful career path and recent changes in the firm have created further opportunities for our up-and-coming professional staff to achieve the same."

Principal Paul O'Keeffe said ongoing staff training was integral to the firm's success.

"We train our employees in all areas of financial services from accountancy to financial planning, and there's also plenty of opportunity for career development in computing, accounts and administration.

"Most of our staff originate from regional areas within south east Queensland and employing people with local knowledge helps the firm gain a better understanding of the local economy.

"Dalby is growing and LRK Walkers plans to grow with it."