Don Hounsell
Director
I have broad business, accounting and audit experience. After 10 years working in a corporate environment, I started my Accounting practice in 1987. During the 1990s I wrote software to make the preparation of tax returns and financial statements more efficient. Combined with other software, this grew into CA-Systems, which eventually sold packages to approximately 60% of NZ accounting practices. In 1999 CA-Systems was sold, but I continued an involvement with software, and I currently work for MYOB as a Subject Matter Expert.
David Hounsell
Director
I graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in 2000. I then worked at Deloitte until 2004 in their Audit Department, during this time I completed my CA training. I have been working at Hounsell Accounting since then. My focus is on helping our clients meet whatever needs and challenges they face in their business lives. During my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs and watching sport.
Kylie Hounsell
Practice Manager
I joined Hounsell Accounting as the Practice Manager in 2023 bringing with me over 23 years of experience in customer service and business ownership. I enjoy ensuring clients receive top quality service from us and supporting the team to deliver exceptional results. In my spare time I enjoy swimming in the ocean, spending time with my three children, three grandchildren, my husband David and our two dogs Poppy and Skye.
Lisa McEwan
Audit Manager
I graduated from Canterbury University with a BCom in Accounting and Business Administration. My first job was with one of the “Big 4″ CA firms in Auckland where I gained experience within Audit, Business Advisory and Technical – including a secondment to Vancouver. I travelled to London where I worked for Barclays Capital and HSBC Research, in between my love for travel and the arts with many adventures across UK and Europe. I have continued to develop my accounting expertise within the commercial sector and now back into a CA environment. I have always enjoyed the culture of a CA firm and the day-to-day interaction with staff and clients.
Ashney Govender
Senior Accountant
I joined the team at Hounsell Accounting in 2015 and a few months later I graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Accounting. Since then, I have also qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
I enjoy working with my clients to ensure they meet their compliance obligations as well as ensuring they understand their business numbers.
Beyond the numbers, my life revolves around my young son who occupies most (actually all) of my spare time. If I can steal a moment for myself, you’ll most likely see me engrossed in a good book.
Debbie Travis
Assistant Auditor
I graduated from Auckland University with a BCom in Accounting. My first job was as an Internal Auditor for a NZ bank. I joined Hounsell Accounting Limited in March 2019 and enjoy the challenges being an external auditor brings. I live on the Northshore with my Husband and two sons.
Ramir Walker
Accountant
I graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Japanese Studies. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, I decided to change my life course and go back to university in 2021 to complete a Master of Professional Accounting. I finished my qualification in the middle of 2022 shortly before being hired to work at Hounsell Accounting. I am now on my way to becoming a Chartered Accountant. In my spare time, I like to chill out playing video games and guitar.
Gangotri
Accountant
I graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting. While completing my graduate, I worked as an assistant accountant for a construction company for 2 years. I started working at Hounsell Accounting in July 2023 and I’m currently working towards becoming a chartered accountant. In my spare time, I like to play badminton and spend time with my family and friends.