New Zealand

“Having the knowledge is important. However, understanding the client’s needs is just as important, if not more so, to delivering excellent client service.”

Braden Schwark

Principal, Business Advisory

Braden takes a practical and open approach to accounting, with a strong emphasis of putting the client first and maintaining meaningful client relationships. Braden believes his strength lies with a balance between solid technical knowledge coupled with clear and effective communication with clients to ensure the highest level of service is delivered.

Braden started as a graduate during February 2015 and has gone on to complete his Chartered Accountants degree during 2017. Braden thrives on being ‘thrown in the deep end’ and has progressed well to manage a group of clients in a variety of different industries.

In September 2019, Braden undertook a 6 month secondment performing the finance manager role for a large manufacturing business.

Braden has progressed quickly in the firm and in July 2023 was appointed as Principal in the Business Advisory division.

The Facts:

Core Expertise

  • Compliance
  • Financial analysis
  • External CFO Services
  • Managment accounting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • General taxation strategies and advice
  • Business restructures

Qualifications & Associations

  • Members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Diploma of Financial Services (Accounting)
  • QuickBooks ‘Pro Advisor’
  • Xero Certified

Industries & Specialisations

  • Wineries
  • Manufacturing
  • Not for Profits
  • Property
  • Retail
  • Service providers
  • Payroll

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