Case Studies

Forensic data analytics for a global not-for-profit organisation

A global not-for-profit organisation was facing serious allegations of systemic bullying and sexual harassment within its ranks. The organisation needed to address complaints of systemic bullying and sexual harassment effectively. They required a sophisticated approach to uncover the extent of the issues and identify specific areas where these problems were...

Craig Gregory

Partner - PKF Integrity

Perth

Case Studies

Forensic data analytics for a state government insurer

A state government insurer, responsible for managing insurance policies and claims, including workers compensation, state-owned assets, and home builders, faced significant challenges in identifying and mitigating instances of fraud, error, waste, and abuse within their insurance policy and claims data. They sought a robust solution to detect and address these...

Craig Gregory

Partner - PKF Integrity

Perth

Insights

PKF Perth advise Dataline Visual Link on the successful sale to ASX-listed Intelligent Monitoring Group

The PKF Perth team is proud to have acted as financial and tax adviser to the shareholders of Dataline Visual Link Pty (DVL) in the sale of the business to ASX-listed Intelligent Monitoring Group (IMG). DVL is a Perth based provider of high-quality and leading-edge electronic security solutions, including CCTV...

Matthew Hall

Executive Director

Perth

Insights

The age of ESG: Why corporate responsibility matters

Corporate responsibility beyond profit At its core, ESG encourages corporations and other businesses and not for profit entities to be better corporate citizens and expand their focus beyond financial performance. Traditionally corporations were focused on financial aspects of their business, such as profitability, EBIT, dividend yields to name a few...

Simon Fermanis

Partner

Perth

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PKF Perth team raises over $11,000 for breast cancer research at Triathlon Pink

Each year thousands of women from across Australia take part in Triathlon Pink at WA Athletics Centre to raise funds for breast cancer research. And, this year, a team of women from PKF Perth participated raising $11,000 for the cause. The event is designed to cater to all abilities. Some...

Kirsty Jones

Partner

Perth

Insights

Fraud prevention: it’s all about opportunity

Fraud in Australia is a persistent fact of life, affecting businesses of all sizes and across all industries. While there is no foolproof method of preventing fraud, the risk can be minimised by taking a systematic and considered approach to its management. It is generally accepted that there are three...

Geoff Peck

Partner - PKF Integrity

Melbourne

Insights

Is your business system still fit for purpose?

As a partner at PKF Digital, I’ve seen many clients in the same frustrating position: financial audits that were once manageable have turned into time-consuming torture. If you’re spending more time and energy than ever preparing for audits, your business system might be the culprit. Business systems should streamline processes,...

Don McLean

PKF Digital Partner

Sydney

Insights

Sustainability and the role of organisations

Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards are now live. In this article, we explore where your business can start to address these new requirements.

2 contributors

Melbourne, Perth

Insights

Cyber risk: secure your business like you secure your home

There are two types of businesses—those that have been hacked and those that will be. We often work with companies that don't realise how vulnerable they actually are, until it's too late. The biggest mistake? Ignoring key cyber risks, leaving critical information exposed, and not knowing what threats exist. Protecting...

Tony Corry

Director - Technology Assurance and Advisory

Brisbane, Melbourne

Insights

The future of AI regulation in Australia: understanding the proposed mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI

Regulation is coming: are you ready? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown from simple, single-task systems to powerful large-language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, but there hasn't been much regulation or control over its development. The rapid pace of technological advancement has outstripped the ability of regulatory frameworks to...

Rory O'Kane

Senior Data Scientist

Melbourne

Insights

AI as an enabler

AI’s enabling power spans diverse applications and fields. Unlike traditional technologies, AI possesses the ability to learn, adapt, and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, making it a versatile tool for organisations seeking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. AI fosters collaboration between humans and machines, augmenting...

Ken Weldin

Partner

Melbourne

Insights

AI risks and opportunities

The integration of AI into various sectors presents a unique blend of risks and opportunities that organisations must skillfully navigate. This section explores the dual nature of AI’s impact, focusing on the practical implications for business and society, offering a more pragmatic exploration of how AI reshapes industries and introduces...

Ken Weldin

Partner

Melbourne

Insights

AI ethics and governance

The rapid advancement of AI underscores the necessity for robust ethical frameworks and governance mechanisms. AI ethics and governance have emerged as essential areas of study and practice, aiming to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed in ways that are responsible and safe. There are a wide range...

Ken Weldin

Partner

Melbourne

Press Releases

PKF Australia welcomes new, dynamic COO

The National Executive of PKF is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Lana Weldon, National Chief Operations Officer of PKF Australia. “We are delighted to welcome Lana to our leadership team,” said Steve Meyn, Chairman of PKF Australia.“Lana is an energetic and experienced executive with expert multi-disciplinary skills that...

Steve Meyn

Chairman

Australia

Insights

Better practice in AI governance: we provide a checklist

Successfully integrating AI into an organisation requires a comprehensive strategy encompassing proactive risk management, ethical governance, continuous learning and culture change. There is no onesize-fits-all approach. What may work well for one organisation may not work for others. Leveraging reusable patterns, such as those highlighted in the Voluntary AI Safety...

Ken Weldin

Partner

Melbourne

Press Releases

Record breaking $60,726 raised at the 2024 Breast Care Breakfast

PKF Sydney and Newcastle, in collaboration with The Newcastle Herald and NEX, are delighted at the success of the 18th annual Hunter Breast Care Breakfast held on 17 October. This year the event hit a significant milestone, raising $60,726 to support the invaluable work of the Hunter Nurse Education Group....

Emma Hansen

Head of Marketing

Sydney, Newcastle

Insights

Understanding Your Business Income, Use of Funds, and Losses: Key Insights from the ATO

Do you know what business income is? On 12 September 2024, the ATO released a guide about the different types of business income. Broadly, business income is income earned from selling goods or services through physical stores, websites, apps or even personal advertisements. However, individuals who earn extra income, have...

Nicholas Falzon

Director

Sydney, Newcastle

Insights

Pillar Two implementation in Australia: current state of play

On 22 August 2024, the Australian House of Representatives passed a new law that introduces a 15% global minimum tax and a domestic minimum tax for large multinational companies with yearly global revenues over €750 million. This move follows the Australian Government's 2023-2024 Budget plan, which included adopting the OECD/G20...

Becky Nguyen

Partner

Melbourne

Insights

Thin Capitalisation reforms and their impact on corporate tax management

As of 8 April 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share - Integrity and Transparency) Act 2024 has officially been enacted. This landmark legislation introduces major reforms to Australia’s Thin Capitalisation regime, which will apply to income years commencing on or after 1 July 2023. In...

3 contributors

Melbourne

Insights

Mental health empowerment: the power’s in the people

Imagine this. You are on your way home from work and notice an elderly man has just tripped and fallen. He is laying on the ground and his arm is bleeding. You, along with others around you, run over to render assistance to the gentleman, to see if he is...

Sam Hutchinson

Senior Accountant

Brisbane

Press Releases

PKF Sydney and Newcastle Go Pink for October to Support Hunter Breast Care Nurses

This October, in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, PKF Sydney and Newcastle is going pink, building up to the highly anticipated annual Hunter Breast Care Breakfast, which last year raised an impressive $49,641 for the nurses. This year's breakfast will feature a panel of remarkable women sharing their breast...

Emma Hansen

Head of Marketing

Sydney, Newcastle

Insights

Time Kills Deals, What Can We Do About It?

There is a resounding theme speaking to investors and other advisors around the city – deals are taking longer. This theme has evolved over the past few years from a bit of a nuisance to a downright irritation, nevertheless it is the new normal. More than a decade ago, when...

Chris Weatherall

Executive Director

Sydney, Newcastle

Insights

Common Misconceptions About The Proposed Division 296 Tax for Individuals With A Total Superannuation Balance Greater

From 1 July 2025, the Government has proposed a new tax on those who have a total superannuation balance (TSB) of greater than $3 million. The new tax is called Division 296 (Div 296) and the proposal is for an additional 15% tax to be levied on the movement between...

Daniel Clements

Partner

Newcastle, Sydney

Insights

Lauren Deetlefs: Honoured with the Mark Lonnon Employee of the Year Award

Just over two and a half years ago, Lauren and her husband, along with their 2-year-old and 6-month-old baby, moved across the world. The past few years have been among the most challenging yet rewarding of her life, and she is deeply thankful for where they have landed. Every single...

Bob Bell

Managing Director

Sydney, Newcastle

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