Our Team

Phil Barlow

Phil Barlow

Phil Barlow joined the Auckland office in 2007 as Director of the Tax Team coming from Ernst & Young. Having specialised in tax for more than 20 years, Phil has considerable expertise in tax effective structuring, tax risk management, assisting with IRD audits, domestic and international tax advice and tax due diligence.
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Professional experience

Throughout his career, Phil has worked with many clients across a broad spectrum of industries; ranging from small to medium size businesses through to large multinational companies. Phil has also assisted the key stakeholders in these businesses with their own personal tax obligations.

Phil co-manages the day to day operations of Knowledge Shop Limited and regularly presents on topical tax issues for the Knowledge Shop, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ) and other Auckland based Chartered Accountancy firms.

Within CAANZ, Phil is Chair of the Auckland Branch Operational Tax Liaison Group. Phil is also the Auckland representative on the National Tax Liaison Committee.

Phil holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and was awarded his Fellowship for his services to the profession in 2019 by the Chartered Accountants Institute of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business

Fellow Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Skills

  • Tax Effective Structuring
  • Tax Risk Management
  • IRD Audits
  • Domestic and International Tax Advice
  • Tax Due Diligence
Audit and Assurance
Business Advisory
Corporate Advisory
Taxation Consulting