Michael Harvey joins Crowe as a corporate audit partner, bringing over 30 years of experience.
- Harvey’s expertise includes statutory audit, group reporting, and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- He will focus on delivering audits for private equity, private businesses, and subsidiaries of overseas groups.
- Crowe’s investment in technology and people is highlighted by this appointment, supporting growth in the northwest.
- Crowe’s leadership expresses confidence in Harvey’s role in enhancing their audit team’s capabilities.
Michael Harvey has been appointed as the newest corporate audit partner at Crowe, with his arrival marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion efforts in its Manchester office. Drawing from more than three decades of extensive auditing experience, Harvey is well-equipped to handle a wide range of organisational audits, spanning small start-ups to large global groups and listed entities across various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, leisure, and hospitality.
Harvey’s specialist expertise lies in statutory audit and group reporting, along with the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. His deep understanding of these areas positions him uniquely to contribute significantly to Crowe’s corporate audit function. His role will primarily centre on delivering corporate audits for private equity and privately-owned businesses, pension funds, and subsidiaries of overseas groups.
The strategic move to bring Harvey into Crowe’s fold underscores the firm’s commitment to advancing its technological capabilities and investing in its personnel. Michael Harvey, upon his appointment, expressed his excitement about joining the firm and acknowledged the ongoing developments at Crowe. He stated, ‘This is an exciting time to be at Crowe. The firm has invested in technology, people, and recently moved to a new office space in Manchester.’ This reflects the firm’s dedication to its growth strategy and enhancing its service quality in the northwest.
Nigel Bostock, CEO of Crowe UK, conveyed his pleasure in welcoming Harvey to the partnership, emphasising that Harvey’s addition will enhance the expertise within their corporate audit team, particularly through his proficiency in reporting and compliance across diverse sectors. ‘We are proud to support the continued growth of our corporate audit function, to deliver value for the firm and our clients,’ Bostock noted, highlighting the firm’s ongoing ambition to provide superior audit services.
Michael Jayson, the office managing partner for Manchester, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the significance of Harvey’s extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of the audit landscape. Jayson stated, ‘We are thrilled to welcome Michael Harvey to our team. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the audit landscape will be invaluable as we continue to grow our practice and enhance the services we provide to our clients.’ This appointment is a testament to Crowe’s commitment to attracting top talent and delivering high-quality service.
Michael Harvey’s appointment as a corporate audit partner is a strategic addition that aligns with Crowe’s growth and service enhancement goals.
