Leanne Smith

Leanne has over 25 years audit and accounting experience including external and internal auditing duties with a large array of clients such as local governments, credit unions and companies limited by guarantee. Leanne’s career began with the audit division of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in 1990, where she worked throughout her studies.

During this time she was involved in the audit of a large variety of companies, including manufacturing firms, importers, hotels, and property companies. In 1996, Leanne left the profession and spent several years working in senior accounting positions for commercial organisations.

In 2001, Leanne relocated to Bathurst, taking up the position of Audit Manager with Morse Group and became a Partner in 2006. As a Partner, Leanne’s client portfolio is predominantly made up of Local Government Institutions, Credit Unions, Companies Limited by Guarantee and Not for Profit Associations.

Client Service Approach

Leanne’s experience as a company accountant, who was subject to external audit, means she understands the pressures placed on client staff during the audit process. She actively works with clients and their staff to ensure this process runs as smoothly as possible, whilst still ensuring the external audit function is conducted independently and critically. Leanne delivers on her commitment to the provision of highest quality service by demanding quality work of herself and her team and by building strong working relationships founded on trust and performance.

Jodie Thomas

Jodie has over 24 years experience in providing audit and assurance services to a diverse range of clients including Credit Union’s, Mutual Banks, Registered Clubs, Aged Care Facilities, Retirement Villages, Co-operatives, Not-for-Profits and Proprietary Companies.

In 2000 Jodie began her career NorthCorp Accountants located on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She studied part time and obtained her Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Southern Cross University in 2006, joined the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in 2010 and became a Registered Company Auditor in 2014.

In 2023 Jodie worked collaboratively with intentus to assist in maintaining adherence with independence requirements and joined the Intentus team on a permanent basis in 2024.

Jodie grew up in the Port Macquarie region where she currently lives with her husband and two young children. She an active member of her local community, a life member of her local hockey club and volunteers for a local charity that supports disadvantaged and marginalised individuals on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Commitment to Quality

Jodie is passionate about providing a quality audit service to her clients ensuring compliance with accounting, audit and professional standards. Jodie is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative working environment, where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and learn from one another. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, Jodie ensures that her team is equipped with the tools and knowledge they require to provide exceptional service to her clients.

Katy Henry

Katy has exemplified client-centric audit expertise that spans over 21 years of accounting and audit experience. She grew up in the Central West with close ties to the regional community and has a deep appreciation of the issues facing regional clients. She started her career in 2003 at Alan Morse & Co. and moved across to PKF Newcastle (formerly Forsythes) in 2006 where she had responsibility for a variety of significant audit clients from publicly listed companies (manufacturing and mining), large proprietary companies and government agencies across a range of sectors.  

Katy moved back to the region in 2015 with her husband and three young children. She has been an integral part of the Intentus Management team since 2015. In 2024 Katy was promoted to Principal, Katy has over 10 years’ experience in the role of Audit Manager with both Intentus and PKF Newcastle. 

Katy has also carried out the role of Audit Service Provider (ASP) with the Audit Office of NSW for a number of years. Her vast experience in managing and providing external audit services for Credit Unions and non-for-profit organizations make her a well-rounded Principal for Intentus. She has also conducted special reviews and internal audit services for Port Waratah Coal Services, Newcastle University and multiple Credit Unions. 

Client Centric Champion 

Katy is client focused and offers strategic management of each client’s business needs by spending time on the ground to gain a more detailed understanding of their business processes and operations. Her thorough approach allows her to identify opportunities for clients and provide them with information to make informed decisions and implement appropriate strategies.