Bernard’s areas of expertise are in business growth, business consulting and auditing.  He is responsible for the assurance services and a large portion of the business advisory services in the Waikato office, representing in excess of 300 small to medium sized businesses. 

Bernard has over 42 years’ experience in the chartered accountancy field and has also spent time in commerce.  During the past seven years he has been actively involved in small business and advising and auditing.  He is active in the local community in various capacities with not-for-profit organisations. 

Key Assignments & Client Base 

Bernard is the engagement partner for a wide variety of clients.  Recent assignments and experience include: 

• Compliance reviews for a large number of Solicitors Trusts. 
• Accounts for the NZ Law Society 
• Actively involved in the audit of various entities including: 
  • Not-for-Profit Organisations 
  • Credit Unions & Finance 
  • Companies 
  • Clubs 
  • Trusts 
  • Body Corporates 
  • Sports Organisations 
  • Motor Dealerships 

Areas of Expertise 

• Assurance Services 
• Business Advisory 
• Business Risk Solutions and Internal Audit 
• Due Diligence 
• Corporate Governance 
• Finance and Credit Unions 
• Motor Dealerships 
• Not-for-Profit Organisations 
• Trusts 
• Wholesale 
• Schools 

Qualifications & Memberships 

• B.COM 
• DIP.ACC 
• Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)