Here at Emma Sells & Associates, our aim is to excel in providing a wide range of accounting and business services to the small to medium business operators while remaining a small and caring firm with a depth of experience and talent.
Meet Emma Sells
Emma Sells started her accounting career in 2004 after first obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science and working in the wine industry. After obtaining her Master in Professional Accounting, Emma completed the CPA course and qualified as a CPA in 2010. Emma is also a member of CA ANZ. Emma started as a Senior Accountant at Hove & Halys in July 2010 after having moved to Hobart from South-Western NSW with her Husband.
Emma holds a Public Practice certificate from CA ANZ and enjoys working with clients to grow their businesses.
Outside of work Emma enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter and very spoilt dog, Fergus. Emma enjoys travel, reading, sports, enjoying the wonderful Tasmanian environment and the odd glass of wine.
Meet our team
Emma Sells and her team work with clients in all facets of their businesses to help them increase productivity and profits whilst maintaining a work life balance.
Fergus Sells
Sadly Fergus passed away in December 2023 after more than 10 years of visiting the office and providing support and morale to staff and clients alike. Emma & all at ESA miss his presence greatly.
Meet Beatrix
Beatrix our 2 year old Groodle is now stepping bravely into Fergus' shoes as the office morale dog. She has had a tough start with losing a leg however she is a very active and happy office participant (whose main duties involve sleeping in the corner). Bouncy tripod Beatrix looks forward to greeting you next time she is in the office.
Our History
Emma Sells & Associates evolved from Halys & Sells, when Emma became the proprietor of the business after John Halys retired in 2021. However, John still steps in as a consultant from time-to-time, providing his wealth of knowledge to our team and our clients.
The business was originally established as Hove & Halys in November 1995 when Alex Hove and John Halys started the practice. Alex Hove retired in October 2005 and John Halys was then the sole proprietor of the practice until Emma Sells became a principal of the practice in July 2012.