About Us

Jim Karakoussis

B. Bus CPA
Partner

JimK@karaco.com.au

Jim commenced his career in 1983 with the Australian Taxation Office. In 1987 as a Senior Manager he joined Pannel Kerr Forster as a Senior Taxation Consultant, specialising in advising public practitioners on tax audits and complex taxation issues. Since establishing his own practice in 1991, Jim has broadened his focus to a range of business advisory services for his clients.

Jim's skills in guiding small to medium enterprises in implementing business development programs is well known.

Throughout his career Jim has been determined to give back to the community, in a number of ways. For example, he has held a senior position on the Board of one of Australia's leading sporting clubs.

Tony Giannopoulos

B. Eco CPA
Partner

TonyG@karaco.com.au

Tony commenced his career with Arthur Young in 1980 gaining significant experience in taxation and consulting. In 1985 he established his own accounting and consulting practice.

His professional focus includes a unique range of business advisory skills that have seen Tony chair or act as an adviser to various private company boards.

He also provides innovative human resource services for many clients to allow them to focus on their core business activity.

John Thompson

B. Com CA
Manager

JohnT@karaco.com.au

Since starting his career with PwC in 1999 as transfer pricing specialist, John has broadened his horizons and has worked as a business advisory accountant and manager in a number of mid-tier and boutique firms before joining Karaco in 2016. He’s worked with clients in a wide range of industries including property development, agriculture, hospitality, professional services and wholesaling.

During his career, John has developed a passion for identifying opportunities and providing solutions for clients regarding their taxation obligations that ensure they meet their varied and increasingly complex statutory requirements, while making the most of the concessions afforded to them.

Further to this, John takes great pride in working with clients to affect changes that result in them realising their goals.

Outside of work, John is an avid PC gamer and professional wrestling fan.

Cherry Ding

MBA, CA
Manager

CherryD@karaco.com.au

Cherry joined Karaco Accountants in September 2011 and never looked back.

With more than 15 years of experience in commercial taxation and business advisory, Cherry manages a team of experienced CA and CPA accountants, with clientele ranging from manufacturing, wholesale, retail and medical industries, to not-for-profit aged care facility. Cherry is a specialist in SMSF cloud-base accounting with an excellent knowledge of legislation changes and the pathway to retirement.

Cherry is passionate about assisting business owners to achieve their life goals. Not only can Cherry help in growing client’s wealth and taking their stress away from meeting the increasing compliance requirements, she is also committed to help them through hard times and come out stronger and happier.

Cherry enjoys spending time with her family, movies and travel.

Nicole Mikoska

Administration Manager

NicoleM@karaco.com.au

Nicole joined Karaco in 2012 as Administration Manager.

Beginning her career in Accounting Administration in 2000 within a second tier firm based in St Kilda, Nicole brings almost two decades of administrative experience spanning all aspects of Accounting Administration.

Her role is to ensure that Karaco remain up-to-date in a competitive market by setting administration policy and functions, overseeing our digital media presence, supervision of administration staff, I.T. and the day to day operations of the office. Nicole also provides a support role to the Partners, Managers and Staff of Karaco.

Nicole enjoys spending time with her young family, cooking and baking and singing along to radio when filling in on reception.