Peter Sherwin

Education

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Victoria University of Wellington

Position

Partner of Grant Thornton New Zealand

Professional

Chartered Accountant (CA) of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

Peter Sherwin commenced his Chartered Accountancy career in a large accountancy firm. He joined a predecessor firm of Grant Thornton in 1979 and has been an integral part of Grant Thornton New Zealand’s development.

During his career Peter has had experience in auditing, internal auditing, business appraisals, business rescue and special assignments.

His current focus is business advisory services. He specialises in profit development, and the use of trusts for business owners and their businesses.

Within this focus, Peter has been successful in helping business owners restructure their businesses to manage risk and develop their full profit potential.

Peter is responsible for a broad range of business owners including companies, investment trusts, and charitable trusts. This includes property investors, property developers and professional service businesses.

Peter is currently:

• A member of the Public Practice Committee and Trust
• Special Interest Group of the Wellington Branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand

Peter Sherwin has a broad range and depth of accounting and business experience.

Outside interests

Peter is interested in classic cars, gardening and the Arts.