Jessica Ackland

Executive summary 

Jessica is a Director, Corporate & International Tax with BDO based in Perth. She is known for her practical, solutions‑focused approach, translating complex tax and structuring issues into clear, commercially sound advice that clients can implement with confidence. Jessica is a trusted adviser who builds strong relationships through responsiveness, technical rigour and a focus on outcomes. 

Jessica specialises in corporate and international tax, supporting clients with structuring, cross‑border transactions, tax compliance and governance. She works closely with clients to manage tax risk, navigate evolving legislation and deliver practical outcomes. 

Her experience spans ASX‑listed entities, privately owned groups and inbound investors. Jessica has over 13 years of experience in professional services and has played a key role in leading complex engagements, mentoring teams and maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships. 

Expertise 

• Corporate and international tax advisory for ASX-listed entities and privately owned groups, including structuring, cross-border transactions and group reorganisations 
• Tax risk management and compliance support for large corporate groups, including income tax compliance and ATO engagement 
• Tax effect accounting, including preparation and review of tax disclosures  
• Due diligence and transaction support for inbound and outbound investments, including acquisition structuring and post-deal integration considerations 
• Consolidated group tax advice, including allocable cost amount (ACA) calculations, tax consolidation planning and group restructures 
• Capital gains tax and transactional tax advice across a range of industries. 

Experience 

• Provided end‑to‑end tax advisory support for an ASX‑listed resources group on group restructuring, including consolidation implications and alignment with commercial objectives  
• Advised an inbound investor on Australian tax structuring for the acquisition of resource assets, including cross‑border considerations and ongoing compliance frameworks 
• Assisted a large private group with tax structuring including pre‑transaction support and provided shareholder‑level advice on partial rollover relief and related tax outcomes 
• Delivered tax due diligence and structuring advice to a mid-tier mining group for the acquisition of exploration interests, including identification of key tax risks and mitigation strategies  
• Led the preparation and review of income tax returns, tax effect accounting and governance documentation for large corporate groups, ensuring compliance with Australian tax requirements  
• Tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base, including listed and unlisted domestic and overseas entities. 

Qualifications and affiliations 

• Bachelor of Business 
• Member, CA ANZ.