New Zealand

“Moss doesn’t grow on a rolling stone; I like to move quickly yet get the job right.”

Darren Wright

Managing Director

Darren’s years of experience working in the US have provided him with strong technical knowledge and an ability to find pragmatic solutions to issues. His travels have seen him work with an eclectic mix of clients, many of whom he has built up strong relationships with over the years.

Darren is a fan of open communication and ‘rolling up the sleeves’ at work. This sense of urgency and his direct approach ensures projects meet deadlines and are managed right through to the end.

Darren’s specialises in audit and assurance services. He has worked on clients in a variety of industries, from not for profit organisations to some of New Zealand’s largest public companies. His audit experience ranges over clients in the manufacturing, service and education sectors. Darren has been involved in a number of due diligence projects in New Zealand and overseas companies, providing many clients with strong accounting and technical advice.

Working for several years as a business coach, Darren understands businesses and industries through the eyes of a business owner. His own desire for success and competitive nature pushes him forward to achieve and accomplish his goals.

For Darren, honesty is the best policy. He sticks to the facts in complex situations and draws from the benefits of thinking laterally to communicate and envisage the whole picture.

The Facts:

Core Expertise

  • International External Audit
  • Compliance Audits – Trust Accounts, Internal Controls
  • Presentation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Current board member of William Buck Australia NZ Board
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Industries

  • Privately owned business
  • Education - early childcare
  • FMC Reporting Entities
  • Charities, trusts and not for profits