Meet Our Management Team

Brian Ashwell
(CA, BCA, FTIA, FCPA)

Background

Brian Ashwell joined the Auckland office of Staples Rodway in 1995 as a Tax Partner, having previously been a Tax Partner in two of the big four accounting firms in both Wellington and Singapore.

Specialist Areas

In addition to extensive tax advisory experience in the financial services and insurance sectors, Brian acts as advisor to a variety of clients involved in construction, manufacturing and distribution industries

As a secretariat member of the NZ Task Force on Tax Reform 1981 to 1982, Brian was responsible for reform proposals to business taxes including the removal of double taxation of dividends and the recognition of dividend imputation credits.

During a three year secondment to Singapore, Brian worked on a number of international tax projects, gaining experience in taxation systems in the Asia Pacific region, and the taxation of US expatriates.

Personal Interests

Family, Contract Bridge, Reading and Sports (now mainly as a spectator).
brian.ashwell@staplesrodway.com
Phone: +64 9 309 0463

Brian has significant experience in :

  • Tax planning for Individuals, Trusts and Corporates
  • International tax for Corporates and Individuals.
  • Negotiation and resolution of tax disputes with Inland Revenue.
  • Consultant to Inland Revenue for Tax Accrual Rules Determinations.
  • Review of Tax Accrual rules implications for Real and Personal Property transactions.
  • Tax Advisor to Life and General Insurance Industry since 1974.

Auckland

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