Tonya Bernardo
About Tonya Bernardo
Tonya Bernardo is a Senior Manager in Deal Advisory Tax at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in tax advisory, having previously held positions at PwC and KPMG, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.
Work at KPMG Australia
Tonya Bernardo has been serving as a Senior Manager in Deal Advisory Tax at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she provides tax structuring advice and guidance on the tax implications of acquisitions and disposals. Her responsibilities include assisting clients in reconciling their tax positions with those of acquired businesses and reviewing tax model assumptions to aid in forecasting post-deal tax liabilities. Prior to her current position, she worked at KPMG Australia as a Manager in Deal Advisory Tax from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Consultant in the same department from 2018 to 2019.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining KPMG Australia, Tonya Bernardo worked at PwC in various roles. She served as a Senior Consultant in Private Clients from 2016 to 2018 and as a Consultant in the same area from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she began her career at PwC as a Trainee in Private Clients, where she worked from 2013 to 2015. Her experience at PwC provided her with a solid foundation in tax advisory services.
Education and Expertise
Tonya Bernardo holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Management from the University of Melbourne, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She further enhanced her qualifications by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, studying from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she attended Trinity College at the University of Melbourne from 2012 to 2014, and she completed her secondary education at St Catherine's School from 1999 to 2011.
Career Progression
Tonya Bernardo's career has shown a clear trajectory in tax advisory roles. After her initial training at PwC, she advanced through various positions, ultimately becoming a Senior Manager at KPMG Australia. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in deal advisory tax, where she has developed expertise in tax structuring and post-deal tax liability forecasting. This progression reflects her commitment to professional growth in the field of tax advisory.