Ian Jessup
Partner - Townsville and Cairns -Insolvency, Audit/Assurance and Forensics/Litigation Support
Telephone Numbers: (07) 4721 2816 (Townsville), (07) 4033 1687 (Cairns)
Email: ijessup@jessupsnq.com.au
After many years of commercial accounting experience, Ian entered the public accounting field and became a partner in a public accounting firm in Townsville, responsible for the Insolvency and Audit departments. From 1997, the Insolvency department traded under the name "Jessup & Partners".
In 2000, Ian commenced trading as the sole principal of Jessup & Partners with Moira and Glenn becoming partners in 2004 and Tony in 2005.
Ian has been a Registered Company Auditor since 1985 and in 2004 received a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Studies (Accounting) from Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
Ian is recognized as an Independent Expert on Accounting and other Financial Matters by the Supreme Court of Queensland and the Family Court of Australia
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Economics in Accounting (James Cook University, North Queensland)
- Graduate Certificate in ForensicStudies [Accounting](Monash University, Victoria)
- Registered Company Auditor
- Registered Liquidator
- Official Liquidator
- Registered Bankruptcy Trustee
- Fellow of CPA Australia
- Member Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Member Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
- Member of Australian Institute of Credit Management
- Councillor of James Cook University and Chair of its Finance Committee
Tony Miskiewicz
Partner - Townsville Office - Insolvency & Reconstruction
Telephone: (07) 4721 4921
Email: tmiskiewicz@jessupsnq.com.au
Tony graduated from James Cook University of North Queensland and started with the firm in 1996.
In 2002, Tony also completed the Advanced Insolvency Law Course at the University of Southern Queensland and the workshops conducted by the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia.
Tony is highly experienced in all areas of corporate and non-corporate insolvency administrations covering a variety of fields, including construction, primary industries, hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, property and finance.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce (James Cook University, North Queensland)
- Registered Liquidator
- Official Liquidator
- Registered Bankruptcy Trustee
- Member CPA Australia
- Member Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
- Member Turnaround Management Association (Australia)
- Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
Moira Carter
Partner - Townsville Office - Insolvency & Reconstruction
Telephone (07) 4721 2971
Email : mcarter@jessupsnq.com.au
Moira is a graduate of James Cook University. She is highly experienced in all areas of insolvency administrations covering a variety of fields, including retail, hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, construction and transport.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce (James Cook University, North Queensland)
- Registered Liquidator
- Official Liquidator
- Registered Bankruptcy Trustee
- Member CPA Australia
- Member Turnaround Management Association (Australia)
- Member Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
Glenn Miller
Partner - Cairns Office - Insolvency & Reconstruction
Telephone (07) 4033 2062
Email address: gmiller@jessupsnq.com.au
Glenn is a graduate of James Cook University. He is highly experienced in all areas of insolvency administrations covering a variety of fields, including finance, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, tourism, construction, the motor trade, primary industries, property and transport.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce (James Cook University, North Queensland)
- Registered Liquidator
- Official Liquidator
- Registered Bankruptcy Trustee
- Associate Member of Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
- Member CPA Australia
- Associate of the Australian Institute of Credit Management
- Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
Materua (Matt) Kapi
Manager - Cairns Office - Audit and Assurance / Forensics
Telephone: (07) 4033 2469
Email address: mkapi@jessupsnq.com.au
Matt is a senior member (Fellow) of CPA Australia, with significant experience in public accounting in both Australia and Papua New Guinea, as well as commercial experience in both countries. He is particularly experienced in professional auditing, and enjoys working in this area.
Matt is based in Cairns, and supervises our Cairns based Audit and Assurance team in that city.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Economics in Commerce (University of Papua New Guinea)
- Diploma in Financial Management (University of New England, NSW)
- Fellow of CPA Australia
- Member of CPA Papua New Guinea
- Registered Company Auditor and Public Accountant in PNG
- Registered Tax Agent in PNG
Robert Humphreys
Manager - Townsville Office - Insolvency & Reconstruction
Telephone (07) 4772 7641
Email address: rhumphreys@jessupsnq.com.au
Robert completed his study of a Bachelor of Commerce at James Cook University in 2001 and commenced his employment with Jessups shortly after. Robert continued his studies with CPA Australia and attained full membership in 2006. Robert has significant experience in both corporate and non-corporate insolvency administrations.
Qualifications and Memberships.
- Bachelor of Commerce (James Cook University, North Queensland)
- Member CPA Australia
- Member Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia
- Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
John Goggin
Manager - Cairns Office - Insolvency & Reconstruction
Telephone (07) 4033 2495
Email address: jgoggin@jessupsnq.com.au
John is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with significant experience in public accounting in Ireland. He became principal of his own firm in 1999 specialising in Audit, Tax and compliance. John has completed a number of Insolvency appointments in his own right and has significant experience in corporate restructuring and succession planning.
Qualifications and Memberships.
- Fellow of ACCA
- Registered Company Auditor and Public Accountant in Ireland
- Registered Tax Agent in Ireland
- Principal of Accredited Firm for training of Graduates and students of ACCA
Celeste Koppens
Supervisor - Townsville Office - Audit and Assurance / Forensics
Telephone: (07) 4772 4803
Email address: celestek@jessupsnq.com.au
Celeste has significant experience in auditing and public sector accounting. She attained a Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle (NSW) before moving to Townsville in 2005. Celeste enjoys working in auditing, and delights in adding value to our clients.
Celeste heads up our Townsville based Audit and Assurance team.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Commerce (University of Newcastle, NSW)
- Member CPA Australia.


