SUMPTERS - Key Persons
Brenda Smith, Partner at Sumpter Baughen was born and raised on a Northland farm. With farming in her blood, she is passionate about helping you succeed and grow your business.
Peter became a director of Sumpter Baughen in 2012. Peter is Whangarei born and bred and has been in sole practice in Whangarei since 1988 before joining Sumpter Baughen.
Peter is particularly interested in property and other forms of investment and has knowledge of investment and property markets both here and in Australia. Peter has also had some interesting corporate roles in the 24 years he has been in practice, including serving as a director on the Northland Port Corporation for 16 years. Other directorships were held during this time for Northland and Auckland Companies.In his spare time Peter runs his family farm and is a keen tennis player and fisherman.
Qualifications
Fellow Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce
Sarah Kessell, Partner at Sumpter Baughen and head of the specialist Maori accounting services team, is passionate about helping Maori organisations succeed.
Steve Ganley, Partner at Sumpter Baughen is one of New Zealand's leading tax specialists. His 15 years with the IRD as a tax inspector and time working for one of the ‘Big Four' accounting firms means he has a wealth of experience in dealing with complex and difficult tax issues.
Steve became a Director of Sumpter Baughen in December 2010.
Steve is a born and bred Northlander who worked for the IRD for over 15 years as a tax inspector. Whilst at IRD Steve undertook tax investigations on a range of businesses (from small back-yard businesses to large multi-nationals) as well as working in IRD Head Office. As a Taxation Services Manager with one of the "Big 4" accounting firms, Steve provided specialist taxation advice to a large client base covering a wide range of tax issues.
Outside of work Steve loves spending time with his family, golfing and fishing.
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Taxation Studies degree with First Class Honours