Michael Kavanagh

With over 25 years of client service experience, Michael provides services primarily to public and regulated entities, with an increasing focus on the real estate sector.  He has deep experience leading and contributing to audits of multinational public companies and entities who have prepared for and successfully listed in Canada and completed public offerings in multiple jurisdictions. His experience and knowledge includes audits of internal controls over financial reporting (“ICOFR”) and other controls-based assurance reporting involving foreign and domestic clients of the Firm. Michael is also accredited and trained in US GAAP/GAAS.

His professional background includes working with and leading multi-disciplined teams, including advisory and tax professionals, as well as working relationships various KPMG member firm network. His diverse experience includes leading client engagements in real estate, technology, banking, asset management, public pension funds, private equity, and retail funds sectors. He has been frequently called upon to speak and moderate at various events or roundtables over the years.