Audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe continues to rapidly expand its corporate audit offering with the appointment of a new partner, Michael Harvey.
Michael Harvey joins Crowe with over 30 years of auditing experience. Michael has worked with organisations of all sizes, from small start-ups to large global groups and listed entities. He has served clients in a variety of sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, leisure and hospitality. He will be based in the firm’s Manchester office.
Michael’s specialist expertise lies in statutory audit and group reporting, statutory accounts preparation, and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. Michael’s area of focus at Crowe will be delivering corporate audits for private equity and privately owned businesses, subsidiaries of overseas groups, and pension funds.
Michael is well-versed in advising on the impact of changes in accounting standards and disclosure requirements, including changes in accounting for leases and revenue recognition as well as the increasing disclosure requirements with regards to climate and sustainability. Michael will continue to deploy this expertise at Crowe, guiding clients through the significant accounting changes that will be required as a result of amendments to the UK accounting standard (FRS 102) and the introduction on IFRS-like revenue and lease accounting.
Michael will be joining recent appointments Kate Stent and Matthew Daniels in the Corporate Audit function, both based in Crowe’s Thames Valley office. Michael will support Crowe’s work to champion businesses across the Northwest region, including in the manufacturing sector. The region retains strong strategic importance for Crowe, going forward, as evidenced by the firm signing a lease at St. George’s House in Manchester in September 2024 off the back of strong and steady growth both nationally and in the Northwest region.
Michael Harvey, Partner in Crowe’s Corporate Audit team, comments:
“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. Crowe continues to demonstrate its commitment to its people, clients, and the wider growth plan across the northwest.
“I am excited to join the team in Manchester and look forward to helping build on the growth and success that Michael Jayson and the team have achieved over the past few years.”