People

Our impeccable reputation is built on the knowledge, skills and integrity of our people. We share a determination to add value to our clients’ business, above and beyond the role of a typical ‘number cruncher’. And many of us are regarded as thought-leaders in their respected areas of specialty. With close to 50 people in our team, we have attained a critical mass that supports the sharing of ideas and new knowledge. 

Grant Brownlee 
Grant’s a fantastic mentor who likes to work alongside clients to improve their ability to plan, measure and monitor business activity. He helps people to see into the future. Contact Grant.

John Ballard
John is a stickler for detail with a special interest in taxation planning and minimisation, sale and purchase of businesses, financing and business structures.  He has an expert knowledge of family trusts and estates. Contact John.

Mark Foster
Mark is an expert generalist who works out of our Helensville office. He can help with all aspects of accounting and business advice and has a special talent for developing customised financial information systems for his clients. He is very entrepreneurial and runs a family operation in Kaukapakapa. Contact Mark. 

Tim Livingstone
In addition to his formidable accounting skills, Tim has a sharp strategic mind and a passion for preparing highly-convincing business case proposals. He’s also a business valuation expert. Contact Tim.

Sungesh Singh
Sungesh heads our audit practice. He has developed world-class procedures that enable audits, both internal controls and external, to be conducted effectively and efficiently. Contact Sungesh. 

Kerry Tizard
Kerry works extensively with a wide range of clients across many industry sectors including wine, health and education. His expertise includes business structuring advice and preparing business valuations. Contact Kerry.

Meet the support team
Our senior partners are supported by a highly-accomplished team of chartered accountants, tax experts, business advisers and administrative assistants. View the staff list.