Michael John McKinon
Director
Suite 201, 2nd Floor, Crossfire Place
Paardevlei, Somerset West, 7137
Direct: +27 76 051 3914
mike.mckinon@crowe.za.com
Professional Summary
Michael worked as an audit manager in the Crowe audit practice before specialising in taxation during 2010.
Having had extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of clients at a management and executive level, Michael has developed a keen eye for cross border / international structuring opportunities and focuses on medium to large MNE business corporations both locally and internationally. Michael has a special interest in the areas of tax base erosion and tax residency and regularly consults with cross border clients on the applicability of South African exchange controls.
Michael has advised clients on many structures and transactions over the years and has during this time established a solid reputation as an
able and energetic cross-border tax and advisory professional who is able to deliver a quality service to local and multinational clients.
Michael is a member of the Crowe Global EMEA Tax Committee and participates as a member of the Crowe Global Mobility Steering Group.
Experience
2021 Director Crowe DNA
2012 – 2021 Director of Crowe Tax & Advisory (Pty) Ltd
2006 – 2012 Audit Manager – Crowe JHB
2000 – 2006 Audit Manager – Rogan Kihn & Company
1996 – 1999 Trainee Accountant – Papilsky Hurwitz
1991 – 2006 Director and principal - Executive Education Holdings
Professional Affiliations
Associate of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Member of the South African Institute of Taxation
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science (Hons) (Unisa)
H Dip (Tax Law) (UJ)
Master of Commerce (SA & International Tax) (UJ)
Advanced Diploma (Transfer Pricing) (Thomas Jefferson)

Service Focus:
Cross border taxation (Individual & corporate)
South African exchange control compliance & advisory
Corporate advisory
Mergers, acquisitions & re-organisations
Transaction / deal support and advisory
Trust and estate establishment, management and planning
SARS & SARB dispute resolution & regularisation
Transfer Pricing advisory and compliance
Industry Focus:
All industries