Peter Kwong, CPA, ABV, CFF, CGMA
Audit Shareholder, Director of Assurance
Peter is in charge of the audit department of Perkins & Co. and is also responsible for managing and overseeing engagements involving financial audits, financial consulting, and other assurance and attest services. He also heads the firm's Risk Management practice and co-leads the firm’s client accounting services practice.
Peter's experience also includes advising on technical accounting issues, such as IFRS, derivatives, revenue recognition and stock based compensation. Peter is experienced in internal controls analysis, mergers and acquisition, due diligence reviews, and regulatory compliance. His background in financial reporting includes reviewing SEC disclosures, external financial statements, SEC registration statements, offering memorandums and other financial related documents. He also has coordinated due diligence teams, provided guidance on several multi-national engagements, and assisted clients during acquisition negotiations.
Peter has experience working with private and public clients in distribution, manufacturing, and high tech industries, and startup and emerging business sectors. He regularly provides financial recommendations and technical accounting guidance to senior management teams.
Prior to joining Perkins & Co, Peter was a corporate controller in private industry. He also spent ten years at the national accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, in their assurance and internal audit outsourcing practices.
Peter graduated from the University of Portland. He is a member of the sponsorship committee for the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, an organization dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies succeed in Oregon. In addition, he is on the advisory council of the City of Portland’s Auditor Office and is a board member of the Children’s Cancer Association. |