I invest time upfront to understand my clients’ business objectives. This enables me to deliver practical, commercially focused accounting and tax outcomes that align with each organisation’s strategy.

In addition to delivering strategic solutions, I have extensive experience managing tax compliance and value-adding projects of varying size and complexity. These projects share a common objective: delivering significant benefits to my clients.

I provide specialised services to the agribusiness industry and share examples of innovation and industry best practice with my clients.

I assist Chinese companies seeking to expand their business interests in Australia and Australian companies seeking to expand across Southeast Asia. My expertise in supporting cross-border growth is widely recognised.

I regularly present at industry events and forums, sharing insights gained from SIAL, Asia Fruit Logistica, and industry facility tours across mainland China.

I am a Partner of SW Audit and a Director of SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd.

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My audit experience includes listed groups, both domestic and international, unlisted public companies, and large private groups. I have worked across numerous industries and have specialised knowledge in financial services, real estate, retail, technology, and renewable energy.

I am regularly invited by the Property Funds Association to contribute to thought leadership and present insights to its members. I am also a member of the Property Council of Australia’s Capital Markets Accounting Committee. As our Lead Audit Partner for Real Estate and Funds Management, I work with some of our largest and most complex clients in these sectors.

I have extensive experience preparing investigating accountant’s reports in connection with initial public offerings and capital-raising projects. I have also undertaken numerous financial due diligence assignments relating to mergers and acquisitions, both in Australia and internationally, including while working in London, United Kingdom. In addition, I lead several ASX-listed engagements for the firm.

My experience includes:

• advising on the accounting treatment of a A$130m private placement in the US debt markets
• reviewing forecast financial information for capital raisings by numerous Australian real estate investment trusts and unlisted funds
• acting as Joint Investigating Accountant for the dual primary listing of an Australian energy resources company on the ASX and Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of A$2.5bn
• undertaking financial due diligence on a property funds management business with A$1.2bn in funds under management
• completing GS 007 controls assurance engagements for custodians and fund administrators with more than A$50bn in funds under administration
• advising an ASX-listed entity on the financial statement implications of earn-out and deferred consideration arrangements relating to business acquisitions
• serving as an auditor of APRA-regulated superannuation entities.

I serve as Honorary Treasurer of Arts Project Australia Inc., a leading studio and gallery that supports artists with intellectual disabilities.

I am a Partner of SW Audit and a Director of SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd.

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Today, there are the added pressures of keeping pace with regulatory changes, meeting franchisors’ increasing sales targets and effectively managing cash flow in response to manufacturers’ changing bonus schemes.

Whether you’re a dealer, manufacturer, distributor, financier or part of the automotive allied industry we have your needs covered. SW offer solutions across a range of issues from audit and assurance to tax compliance to help you deal with business risks and challenges, and give you the competitive edge and financial strength to succeed.

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The Federal Government has announced the $7 million Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants program.

The Automotive Innovation Lab Access Grants offer funding for Australian businesses to undertake a range of activities enhancing the automotive product design and development process. A key objective of the program is to support new automotive product development and enhance business capability for supply into local and offshore markets.

What is on offer?

Grants from $50,000 to $200,000 are available, matched on a $1 for $1 basis.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be an entity incorporated in Australia (includes an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust), and
• Be an actively trading corporation.

What is eligible?

Eligible activities must directly relate to the development of new or enhanced products with automotive application and can include:

• Design – computer aided design and measuring sessions
• Prototyping –3D scanning, 3D printing, prototype tooling, test-fit product prototypes
• Testing – accessing specialised test services, training centres, workshops and visual studios (including augmented reality technologies).

To be competitive, projects must score highly against all the following criteria.

• The extent the project will assist you to design, prototype and/or test automotive products that improve your competitiveness
• Your capacity, capability and access to resources to deliver the project
• The impact of grant funding on your project

Eligible projects must:

• Use an external facility
• Have at least $100,000 in eligible expenditure
• Be completed within 12 months

Application Process

The application process involves completion of an online form. Required supporting documents include a project plan, project budget, evidence of support from the board, CEO or equivalent, plus a trust deed (where applicable).

Applications will close at 5:00 pm AEDT on 13 December 2018.

For further information on how to apply, please contact Steven Edmonds or Sam Morris.

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