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Mike Rudd

Head of Taxation Services, Director, Auckland

Mike is an experienced tax advisor who works with clients to ensure they are making the most of tax opportunities and effectively managing tax risks. He is passionate about communicating complex tax issues clearly and simply and ensuring that clients understand their options.

He has more than 25 years experience in New Zealand and UK tax and, before joining Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, worked for 7 years as a tax advisor in a "big four" firm in Auckland. He spent 5 years working in the UK where he was European Tax Director for a French-based technology group, planning and implementing the cross-border restructure of the corporate group and trading operations.

Mike presents regularly on tax matters to industry bodies and New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants seminars.

Specialist Areas

Industry Experience

Memberships & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, Auckland University
  • Bachelor of Business Studies, AUT
  • Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)
  • Member, the International Fiscal Association
  • Chartered Tax Advisor, United Kingdom
Contact Mike
+64 9 373 1137
mike.rudd@bakertillysr.nz
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Articles by Mike
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