Bruce Urquhart, BCom, CA, (PP), Founder & Director
Bruce has been a qualified chartered accountant for 30 years. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and holds a certificate in public practice.
Much of Bruce’s career has been in the international corporate arena, having worked in senior financial roles for global packaging company, Amcor Ltd, in New Zealand and in France. In these roles Bruce gained sound experience in business & financial planning, corporate finance, taxation, and governance.
He was a director of Amcor Packaging (New Zealand) Ltd.
Bruce also worked for the international software company, Kiwiplan, as the group CFO and as General Manager of the NZ development office, and has a good understanding of IT in today’s business world.
Leaving the corporate world, Bruce gained experience in the not-for-profit and education sector, having been the CFO for a not for profit incorporated society and registered charity, Skills4Work.
In 2012 Bruce formed “Bruce Urquhart Chartered Accountant Ltd” to provide accounting services to the public, including taxation, financial statements, company formations, rental properties, business advice, valuations and audit services.
In addition to companies, small businesses, partnerships, and individuals, Bruce provides services to charitable organisations, trusts, clubs, and societies.
With the integration of the client base of Mike Dickie Chartered Accountant upon his retirement in March 2022, the firm began practicing as “Guardian Accounting”.
Outside of work, Bruce enjoys classic cars and is an active member of the Jaguar Drivers Club; Bruce and his wife, Andrea, love to travel, and were “puppy walkers” for Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs. They live in Howick with former guide dog, Bronte.
Sean Wang BBIM, PGDipBus, CPA Accountant
Sean was born in China. He came to New Zealand at the age of 17 and was educated at Elim Christian College. He studied to become an accountant at University of Auckland, and has attained the qualification of Certified Practising Accountant with CPA Australia.
Sean has been working as an accountant in public practice for 7 years.
Throughout his accounting career, Sean has worked closely with his clients and has gained good experience in supporting and training their accounting staff. He has been managing a portfolio of small business clients and providing tax advice to them.
Sean is proficient in both Xero and MYOB accounting software, and is a certified Xero advisor.
He is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Outside of work, Sean is actively involved in church activities including being a deacon and treasurer of his church.
Why Work With Us
Guardian Accounting strives to give value for money to clients by
providing a FRIENDLY and RELIABLE service
being RESPONSIVE to your needs
being RESOURCEFUL - best use of technology, producing returns and statements efficiently; minimising your tax liabilities; staying up to date with business practice and the regulatory environment
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work. You’ll feel respected. We’ll stay in touch with you following our in-person meetings, ensuring your business remains on the right path.