FSA Pietersen is made up of a team of qualified and experienced experts servicing clients from various industries and professions. Our team is dedicated to maintaining continuing professional development through CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants and the National Tax and Accountants Association.

Faisal Ali CPA
managing director

Faisal specialises in advisory services for businesses from various industries and professions including retail, manufacturing, finance, medical, legal, construction and engineering. Faisal is proactively involved in identifying business and tax planning opportunities. He also leads our business consulting service helping our clients improve business productivity and profitability.

Faisal is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and Registered Tax Agent. He completed his Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) at the Queensland University of Technology with distinction.

Faisal is a passionate sports follower, enjoys movies and loves to travel.

Eric Petrusma CA
director

Eric has over 20 years of experience in the accounting profession. Eric primarily focuses on the strategic development of FSA Pietersen. He also assists the FSA Pietersen team and clients on a needs basis.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from Queensland University of Technology, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and is also a Commissioner for Declarations.

Eric loves working with people, both clients and staff, and spends his spare time with his wife and children and working around the house.

Sakina Ismail CA
chartered accountant

Sakina joined FSA Pietersen in July 2007. Sakina specialises in helping individual clients with the preparation of income tax returns and identifying tax planning strategies for them.

Sakina has recently completed the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) from Queensland University of Technology.

Sakina's interests include soccer, scuba diving & travelling.

Gillan Cauchi
administration assistant

Gillian is responsible for providing administration support to the FSA Pietersen team. She has a strong client service commitment and provides outstanding customer service.

Gillian is currently undertaking a double degree; Bachelor of Law & Environmental Science at the Queensland University of Technology. She loves music, movies and travelling.

Natashe Botha
junior administration assistant

Natashe is also responsible for providing administration support to the FSA Pietersen team. She is responsible for liaising with the Australian Tax Office on behalf of our clients and assisting with various other administrative duties.

Natashe's interests including sport, travelling and she loves shopping.