Stephen was born and raised in Hong Kong, and came to New Zealand when he was 17.
After graduating in Accounting and Economics from Otago University, he started his accounting career in Auckland. With his ability to communicate in Cantonese and Mandarin, Stephen quickly developed a thriving Asian client base. Advising migrants and returning expatriates in tax planning, explaining trust deeds and legal documents in their native language, which at the time very few accountants had the ability to do.
When he started Withers Tsang in 1998 many of his clients followed. Stephen continues to be a trusted business confidante and advisor. Helping to negotiate large lending facilities, advise on new business start-ups, through to succession planning matters.
Stephen enjoys public speaking. He regularly presents seminars for banks and businesses and has appeared as a guest speaker in radio programs talking about tax matters.