Specialist Areas
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce, Newcastle University
- Master of Applied Taxation, University of NSW
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, Business Valuation Specialisation
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CAANZ)
Experience
Michael has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in business advisory and taxation services advising clients on a broad range of business and complex taxation issues.
He currently holds the role of Senior Manager in the Business Services and Taxation group in the Newcastle office.
Prior to joining Prosperity, Michael was a Director in the ATO’s Private Wealth business line where he led a team of tax specialists that undertook reviews and audits on complex taxation matters within large private groups and multinationals. This included providing advice on Capital Gains Tax, Division 7A, Section 100A, Tax Consolidations, Research and Development, Transfer Pricing, Residency, and Foreign Income. Michael worked closely with Significant Global Entities under the Top 500 Program, building ongoing relationships to gain justified trust in their tax governance.
Michael was also a Partner at a mid-tier accounting firm in their private client practice providing tax advisory, tax compliance and accounting services to privately owned businesses and business owners. He led the forensic accounting division of the Partnership, completing expert witness reports in relation to business valuations, both as a jointly appointed expert witness for the court and for individual client engagements.
He enjoys collaborating with clients to optimise tax efficiency and enhance overall business financial performance by leveraging improved systems and processes.
