Overview
Dickson is an Audit* Partner in Aprio’s Financial Services practice, with a focus on alternative investments. He works with private equity, private credit, hedge fund, and real estate investment managers, helping them navigate complex financial reporting, assurance, and operational challenges. Dickson is focused on building trusted relationships with emerging and established investment managers while supporting Aprio’s continued growth in financial services.
Experience
Dickson has more than 25 years of public accounting experience, with a particular focus on alternative investments and the broader financial services industry. His areas of specialization include:
- Private equity and private credit funds
- Hedge funds and real estate investment funds
- Financial statement audits and complex financial reporting
- Investment valuations, including fair value measurement
- Fund structures, management fees, carried interest, and investor reporting
- Practice development, client relationship management, and financial services market growth
One of Dickson’s proudest professional accomplishments has been helping build and expand financial services practices across different markets. During his tenure at a global professional services firm, he played a key role in strengthening the alternative investment practice in Charlotte and the Southeast through building client relationships, developing talent, and connecting investment industry leaders.
Education & Affiliations
Dickson earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting & Economics from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Global Banking & Capital Markets Certificate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Dickson serves on the board of the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) and actively supports professional development, mentorship, and community engagement.
*Aprio assurance, attest, and audit services provided by Aprio, LLP.