Carlo Franchina
About Carlo Franchina
Carlo Franchina serves as the Energy & Natural Resources Tax Sector Lead at KPMG Australia, where he has worked for over 26 years. He possesses more than 30 years of corporate tax experience, particularly in the resource and property sectors.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Carlo Franchina serves as the Energy & Natural Resources Tax Sector Lead at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2013, contributing over 11 years of expertise in the sector. His role involves leading tax strategies and advising clients within the energy and natural resources industries. Franchina is also a Partner at KPMG Australia, a position he has maintained since 1998, totaling 26 years of service with the firm.
Previous Positions at KPMG Australia
Franchina has held several significant roles at KPMG Australia. He was the KPMG National Corporate Tax Leader from 2018 to 2021 for three years. Following this, he served as the KPMG National Tax Lead for Non-Financial Services from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he was the Partner in Charge of Perth Tax from 2005 to 2018, where he managed tax operations in the Perth office for 13 years.
Education and Qualifications
Carlo Franchina has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at The University of Western Australia, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Economics from 1984 to 1987. He is also a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), having studied at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since 1990. Furthermore, he achieved the Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in 2021.
Corporate Tax Experience
With over 30 years of corporate tax experience, Carlo Franchina specializes in the resource and property industries. He has advised on numerous high-profile and complex transactions for both international and Australian companies. His expertise extends to acting as the signing tax partner on many of KPMG's multinational audit clients and conducting tax reviews with tax authorities in Australia.
Educational Background
Franchina's early education includes attending Servite College from 1979 to 1983. His academic journey laid the foundation for his extensive career in corporate tax and finance, leading to his current roles and responsibilities within KPMG Australia.