Our Team

Anthony Berkman B Com FCA
Director
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce – majoring in Accounting (B Com)
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (FCA)
About
Anthony has genuine satisfaction in helping his clients improve their financial affairs to achieve success and peace of mind. His commitment to helping clients began straight after graduating from The University of NSW when he worked with Coopers and Lybrand for a number of years where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Dan Kruze BFinAdmin CA
Director
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Financial Administration
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
About
Dan has been an accountant since 2004 and started his career at a Chartered Accounting firm in Tamworth. In 2016 he relocated to the Central Coast and started the firm Beda Chartered Accountants in Gosford. As of 1 July 2021, Dan’s business Beda, has merged with Berkmans, a relationship that will strengthen the two businesses.
Dan and his wife Catherine, have 3 children and enjoy travelling together as a family and spending weekends with their children.

Draga Lowe CPA
Senior Accountant
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce – majoring in Accounting (B Com)
- Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
- Tax Agent
About
Draga began her professional career in 1997 and specialises in taxation compliance and the preparation of financial statements. She enjoys helping individuals and family business owners in becoming better financially organised through good planning and tax effective strategies.

Kimberly Steber AIPA (AATF)
Senior Accountant
Qualifications
- Diploma of Accounting
- Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AATF)
- Associate of Institute of Public Accountants (AIPA)
- BAS Agent
About
Kimberly joined the Berkmans Team in 2002 bringing along her specialist skills in SMSF, Accounting and Tax Compliance, including corporate secretarial work, annual and quarterly Accounting Services and BAS preparation. She has worked in Accounting since the mid 1980’s and has experience across a range of areas. She is a valued member of the team whose wealth of experience is very obvious once you meet her.

Vivienne McNab AIPA (AATF)
Senior Accountant & Office Manager
Qualifications
- Diploma of Accounting
- Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AATF)
- Associate of Institute of Public Accountants (AIPA)
- BAS Agent
About
Vivienne has been an integral part of the Berkmans’ team since joining the firm in 1996. She understands the administration needs of family businesses and adds value to Berkmans’ clients through her impressive range of skills and knowledge. Vivienne specialises in Bookkeeping, Small business systemisation, Business administration, Tax compliance and Cloud accounting.
Vivienne is a gifted accountant and dedicated to providing great service to our clients.

Jeriza Janea CPA
Accountant
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Accountancy
- Certified Public Accountant (Philippines)
About
Jeriza is a qualified accountant working full time as a valued member of the Berkmans team.
Jeriza is committed to serving our clients and to continuous learning in an ever changing industry.