Meet Our Team
Gilbert Teitzel, FCPA, CTA, C.DEC - Managing Director
Gilbert Teitzel is a practising accountant working extensively in the rural sector in Far North Queensland. Gilbert holds a Public Practice Licence with the Australian Society of CPAs, is a Chartered Tax Advisor with The Tax Institute and is a Registered Tax Agent. Gilbert is the managing director of the firm Millar Teitzel since taking over the business in 1997. Gilbert has held various positions on local committees including board member of the Lions Club of Mareeba Inc. for 25 years, representing the Lions Club as President, Secretary. He was a committee member of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce for three years and currently holds the position of Chairman of the Mareeba & Dimbulah Financial Services Ltd - the company in partnership under franchise for the Bendigo Bank - Community Bank® branches in Mareeba and Dimbulah, and has been a Commissioner for Declarations since 1995.
Denise Lee Long, CPA - Director
With a wide range of accounting experience, Denise takes pride in finding solutions to the tax and financial challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Her knowledge and understanding of issues faced by family-operated businesses was gained from working as the accountant in many industries including hotels, property development, mining and tourism operations. Corporate work in Brisbane and Sydney also gave Denise exposure to stock broking and international trade finance. Denise keeps up to date with self-managed superannuation in addition to tax and accounting developments. This varied background brings invaluable perspective to our accounting and advisory practice
Deanna Percy, CPA - Director
Deanna completed her Commerce degree in 2003 while working for an accountancy firm north of Brisbane. Deanna started with Millar Teitzel mid 2004 on returning to Mareeba. She is a member of the Certified Practicing Accountants and has extensive experience in taxation and superannuation. To enhance her knowledge of self-managed superannuation funds she has completed the CPA RG 146 Compliance Solution and an SMSF Specialisation Course through the University of NSW in 2015. Deanna is an associate member of the SMSF Association, a member of the Lions Club of Mareeba Inc. and treasurer for Mareeba Meals on Wheels. She enjoys the daily challenges she encounters as an accounting professional.
Tracy Mazzer, CPA
Since joining Millar Teitzel as a bookkeeper in January 1996, Tracy now holds a Diploma in Management and Accounting, and through the firm’s internal study program, obtained her Masters of Accounting Extended degree with the University of Southern Queensland followed by completion of her CPA. Tracy’s work experience includes preparation of taxation returns, financial accounts and business activity statements for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and self managed superannuation funds. She liaises with Financial Institutions, Centrelink and the Australian Taxation Office on behalf of clients, and can assist in preparing objections and private rulings. Tracy also prepares review reports for the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and assists audits of Trust Accounts and Not-for-profit organisations.
Michael Hoskin, CPA
Michael Hoskin completed his Batchelor of Accounting at James Cook University and is a CPA. Michael has an interest in emerging financial technologies, and sees advantages and opportunities for business clients whose markets extend beyond traditional boarders. Michael is also a board member and treasurer of Mareeba and Dimbulah Financial Services Limited.