06/08/2026
Workplace misconduct and internal fraud are becoming more complex, more frequent, and harder to resolve quietly. For People & Culture teams, the pressure sits in two places at once protecting your people and your culture, while making sure any investigation is fair, impartial, and able to stand up to scrutiny. A rising challenge for employers […]
30/07/2026
Fraud warning signs can hide in everyday transactions, supplier records, payroll data, and approval workflows. Knowing what to look for can help your business identify financial irregularities early, strengthen internal controls, and respond before losses escalate. Fraud does not always begin with a dramatic event but can appear as a duplicated invoice, an unexplained change […]
27/07/2026
Australia’s property and construction sector is continuing to operate in a difficult environment. Developers, builders, contractors, and investors are managing elevated costs, constrained feasibility, tighter funding conditions, labour pressures, and changing demand across different parts of the market. The pressure is not uniform. The housing supply challenge remains national, but the conditions differ across states. […]
24/07/2026
The energy and mining sector is no stranger to risk. Commodity price volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory change, and increasing stakeholder expectations all require careful navigation. However, alongside these challenges, another trend is emerging: fraud, financial crime, and integrity risks are receiving greater attention from Boards, Audit & Risk Committees, and executive teams than ever before. […]
23/07/2026
Property fund managers operate in an increasingly complex environment. Alongside market pressures, rising investor expectations, and regulatory change, fraud risks are evolving in both sophistication and impact. While many fund managers have established control frameworks, recent developments suggest that traditional fraud risk assessments may no longer be sufficient on their own. From financial crime and […]
01/07/2026
I have more than 30 years’ experience in fraud and corruption risk management, forensic investigations, project management, and strategy development, advising government and multinational organisations across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Before joining SW, I was a ‘Big Four’ forensic practitioner and an Executive Director of a boutique forensic services practice. I also served with […]
01/07/2026
Adam has over 20 years of professional experience and recently led Protiviti’s Global Mining Practice Advisory Group where he oversaw the development of global training and thought leadership. Adam led the delivery of mining services in Australia, including to multinational mining and industrial organisations such as MMG, Newcrest, BHP, Rio Tinto, Harmony Gold, Evolution Mining, […]
01/07/2026
As an Audit and Assurance Associate Director, I work closely with listed companies, multinational groups, and cross-border businesses operating across Australia, Hong Kong, and China. My clients include ASX and HKEX listed entities, Australian subsidiaries of Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), China-linked corporate groups, and privately owned Australian businesses across the energy and resources, real estate, […]
29/06/2026
SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) has announced three senior appointments to its Assurance & Advisory division effective 1 July 2026. Rondy Cheng has been appointed to the partnership, recognising his significant contribution to the firm over almost 10 years. Adam Christou and Anthony Hodgkinson join SW from Protiviti, a globally recognised consulting firm specialising in […]
05/05/2025
Matthew brings over 20 years’ experience in auditing, accounting, corporate governance and risk, working with private and listed companies across a broad spectrum of industries. His deep industry knowledge spans energy and resources, retail, automotive, manufacturing, not-for-profit and professional services. Known for his practical and client-centric approach, Matthew has led major audit and advisory engagements […]