Andrea Lai

Associate Director, Private Tax

Helping clients navigate tax and financial reporting through strong relationships. Passionate about enabling clients to succeed. Sport participator and supporter. Wife and Mum of Three.

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Andrea is a Chartered Accountant and member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand with over 20 years of experience in tax advisory and compliance.

In her current role, she leverages her expertise to help clients handle New Zealand’s complex tax environment, providing practical advice and managing tax accounting and returns. Andrea also prepares special purpose financial reports and other financial information for a diverse client base, including individuals, entrepreneurs, multinational groups, and trusts.

Her career spans tax teams in public practice firms in New Zealand and England, where she advised on various tax types, assisted audits, and prepared tax calculations and returns. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration in Accounting and an LLB in Laws from Victoria University of Wellington.

How Andrea is shaping the future with confidence

“I build a better working world by enabling clients to understand intricate tax rules so that they can make informed decisions and be compliant.

I strengthen trust in reporting and compliance through overseeing robust processes and undertaking high‑quality reviews of special purpose financial reports and tax returns.

I support others by mentoring team members and by delivering practical guidance and training on reporting standards and tax technical matters, elevating capability across teams and fostering confidence in decision-making. I connect clients to the right partners and solutions both internally and externally through a strong network.

Together, these efforts - trusted reporting, targeted upskilling and collaboration - help entities make informed choices, enhance transparency, and create lasting value for our community.”

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