New Zealand

Challenging situations have provided me with my greatest learnings.

Michael Wood

Director, Audit & Assurance

Building solid business relationships is achieved through patience and mutual understanding. Michael fosters these qualities in his dealings with clients, providing honest and open communication to deliver high quality service and solutions.

Michael has a passion for working with small, not for profit entities including sports clubs and community centres. He reflects on this work as being truly meaningful, having met ‘wonderful people who are doing a great deal to benefit the community’.

Specialising in audit and assurance services, Michael has extensive experience working with a variety of industries, from small not for profits to large public companies. His comprehensive knowledge and involvement ranges over clients in the financial, manufacturing, service and not for profit sectors.

Michael’s expertise has seen him advising clients in areas such as the application and interpretation of International Financial Reporting Standards. His ability to achieve the best possible results for clients is acquired through unified team work, leadership and undying commitment to his clients who have proved instrumental to Michael’s success.

Michael prides himself on having a considerate and understanding nature, which has been welcomed by graduates who work with him. Over the years, he has provided invaluable guidance to support their growth and development. Michael has long been able to stay level headed in the most challenging of situations, a quality is that is highly regarded throughout the firm.

The Facts:

Core Expertise

  • Audit and assurance services
  • Unit trusts
  • Superannuation schemes
  • Debt securities

Qualifications

  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Bachelor of Commerce

Industries

  • Not for profits
  • Financial services
  • Manufacturing
  • Services