With over thirty years’ experience serving clients, Fiona is a Partner in the Assurance practice. Fiona has worked with a range of clients across telecommunications, retail and consumer products, distribution, technology and not for profit organisations. She has also project managed various audit teams and engagements across Australian, Asia Pacific and global organisations. Fiona also worked in Northern America on a global reengineering project.
Her ability to build genuine relationships has enabled her to work closely with all levels in an organisation including board members and senior leadership to deliver the best outcome for the client.
In addition to clients, Fiona is currently leading the firm’s Asia Pacific implementation of ISQM 1 International Standard on Quality Management which is an important opportunity for the firm to implement enhanced systems of quality management through a tailored, proactive and pragmatic approach to quality management for the audit and assurance services EY performs. Fiona has co-authored university textbook which provides a relevant and practical approach to auditing. She has also been a member of various not for profit boards and audit committees over the last 20 years, including the role of Deputy Chair of the International Auditing & Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) until 31 December 2020, providing input and insights into future auditing standards and audit quality frameworks for auditors globally for the maximum term of 6 years.
In 2023, Fiona was inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame.
Expertise
- Industry Specialisation: Retail, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Distribution, Industrial products, Biotechnology, Aged Care, Not for profits
- Auditing Standards
- Accounting principles
- Professional standards and practice
Professional experience
Fiona has worked on audit clients in a wide range of industries. She has considerable experience providing professional services to Australian and foreign controlled companies. She also project manages various audit teams and engagements of both public (listed and unlisted) and private companies, as well as clients listed on foreign exchanges (such as NASDAQ).
Her most recent clients include Afterparty, Coles Group, Telstra, Target Division of Wesfarmers Limited, BP Australasia, and the Breast Cancer Network Australia.