Michelle Sams
About Michelle Sams
Michelle Sams is a Senior Manager in Deal Advisory Tax at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2014. With over a decade of tax advisory experience in Australia and Canada, she specializes in M&A tax advisory and has a strong academic background in sociology and economics.
Work at KPMG Australia
Michelle Sams has served as a Senior Manager in the Deal Advisory - Tax division at KPMG Australia since 2014. In this role, she has specialized in M&A tax advisory, leveraging her extensive experience to assist clients with complex transactions. Her tenure at KPMG Australia spans a decade, during which she has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at optimizing tax strategies for clients. Prior to her current position, she held a senior manager role at KPMG in Toronto, Canada, from 2003 to 2010.
Experience in Tax Advisory Roles
With over a decade of experience in tax advisory roles, Michelle Sams has worked across multiple countries, including Australia and Canada. Her career includes significant positions at both KPMG and Deloitte Australia. At Deloitte, she served as Account Director in M&A Tax from 2010 to 2013. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and practices in different jurisdictions, enhancing her advisory capabilities.
Educational Background
Michelle Sams has a strong academic foundation in sociology and economics. She studied at the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics (LSE), where she gained insights into social structures and economic principles. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree, focusing on economics and history, from 2000 to 2003. Her education provides her with a unique perspective that informs her approach to tax advisory.
Background in Family-Owned Businesses
Throughout her career at KPMG, Michelle Sams has worked with mid-sized, fast-growing, and family-owned businesses, particularly through KPMG Enterprise. This experience has allowed her to understand the specific challenges and opportunities faced by these types of organizations, enabling her to provide tailored tax advisory services that meet their unique needs.