I have the pleasure to be a partner in the PwC Private Clients team in Melbourne, a diverse and highly experienced team specialising in supporting privately owned businesses, their owners and families to achieve their business and personal goals.Our typical clients are not businesses that are happy standing still. They have growth aspirations for their business, for themselves and their family. They are passionate about their business and understand them better than anyone. They also understand that when their business and families face big events then the PwC Private Clients team will be their to support them with the know-how and experience learned from years of working with similar private businesses.Right now our clients are talking to us about issues ranging from growth, international expansion, re-financing, superannuation, wealth management and preparedness for sale or acquisitions. Our multi-skilled team can help our clients deal with all of these issues in a collaborative, hands-on style suited to private owners. Our team of over 20 partners and 200 staff would be delighted to help you realise the opportunities that are important to you, your business and your family.My personal skillset is the provision of audit and advisory services.I have worked closely with a range of industries including-Retail and Consumer Goods-Property and Construction-Energy-Industrial Products and Manufacturing-Sporting Organisations and Not- For-Profit-Health, Well Being and Aged CareI have over 35 years of experience in audit and as a partner over the last 24 years I have provided broader advice across a range of growth issues including-- Working Capital Management- Growth Funding- International Expansion- Preparing for sale- Financial Reporting- IPO preparationIn addition, I am a handy four ball member for your ambrose team, can tip the occasional Melbourne Cup winner and I am always happy to exchange views on last week's round of footy.