Michael Sealey

Executive summary

Michael is a Director in the Audit & Assurance team with BDO in Perth, working within the IFRS & Corporate Reporting Assurance team. He is a detail focused accountant who draws on experience gained from his work in professional services and accounting roles in the private sector.

Michael’s experience enables him to assist clients by providing advice on the application of accounting standards and resolving complex accounting issues. He ensures the balance between practical application and compliance with accounting standards, particularly within the oil and gas, mining and metals, and power and utilities industries.

Michael has over 23 years of experience, gaining broad experience in professional services and industry roles across multiple countries, including Canada, the UK, and Australia.

Expertise

• Accounting advice to clients in accordance with IFRS
• Statutory reporting, including preparation of financial statements
• Preparation and presentation of accounting training for finance staff
• Oil and gas
• Mining and metals
• Power and utilities

Experience

• ASX listed energy company - accounting assistance for acquisition of SEC listed LNG company
• ASX listed Energy company - accounting assistance for acquisition of blue ammonia facility with carbon capture and storage
• TSX listed Energy company - accounting assistance for spin off of midstream business
• Australian subsidiary of TYO listed conglomerate - accounting assistance for farm-in to offshore gas development project

Qualifications and affiliations

• CA ANZ
• Master of Accounting
• Bachelor of Engineering, Honours (Mechanical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Commerce