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Sam Wagner

Director

Accounting & Business Services

Intro

Meet Sam

Sam is known for bringing structure and insight to key decisions. Calm, deliberate and highly analytical, he works closely with clients who value precision, not just in the numbers, but in the thinking behind them.

Sam’s approach is grounded in long‑term relationships, helping clients make confident decisions today while staying focused on what comes next.

Leadership & Contribution

Sam’s career at Perks spans every stage of professional growth, from undergraduate through to Director, giving him a deep understanding of both the technical detail and the human side of business advisory. His background in law complements his accounting expertise, enabling him to navigate the legal considerations that often sit beneath complex transactions and strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Professional Associations

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
  • Bachelor of Law
  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
  • Member, Adelaide Medical Students’ Foundation Board

Specialisation

Sam leads engagements across Accounting & Business Services, with a strong focus on clients operating in medical, pharmacy, hospitality and family business environments. He supports businesses through key moments of change, from restructures and transactions to valuation and cloud transformation, always with an eye on risk, compliance and sustainability.

Areas of Expertise

  • Medical
  • Pharmacy
  • Hospitality
  • Family Business

Beyond the numbers

Sam is deeply engaged with the industries and communities his clients operate in. He works closely with Perks’ partnership industry organisations and brings particular insight into the medical profession, informed by both his client work and his personal connection to the sector through his wife, a General Practitioner.

His longstanding involvement with the Adelaide Medical Students’ Society reflects his commitment to supporting the next generation of medical professionals. Sam is also actively connected with the Australian Hotels Association South Australia, contributing to the broader community of publicans and business owners that make up a significant part of his client base.