About
Jude
Jude is an experienced partner with 29 years’ experience of auditing, 19 of those as a partner. He is a senior partner of the firm and possesses significant experience in providing quality audit, assurance and corporate advisory services. He became the head of the audit division in July 2020.
He is a passionate and an accomplished practitioner with a strong reputation for delivering tailored, personalised service and practical solutions, and is highly regarded for his hands-on approach and his willingness to provide plain-spoken and independent advice. He understands business and commercial dynamics and applies his own business experience to finding the most suitable solutions for his clients, without compromising audit independence and quality.
His rigorous and thorough approach to his work is reflected in the complex audit engagements he oversees as well as the investigating accountant’s reports which he prepares and are included in prospectus as part of his client’s IPO process.
Jude’s expertise extends to providing audit and corporate advisory services to sectors including ASX listed companies, public and private companies, and selected NFP organisations.
Areas of expertise
- Public and private companies
- Aged care & health
- IPO & ASX listed companies - mining & resources
Qualifications & memberships
- Cambridge Judge Business School – Executive Leadership Education
- Bachelor of Business in Accountancy (Distinction) – RMIT
- Fellow – CPA Australia
- Member – CAANZ
- Registered Company Auditor
- RG 146: general advice – derivatives & securities
Community Involvement
- Independent member finance, risk & audit committee – Life Saving Victoria
- Current lifeguard & former treasurer – Mentone lifesaving club Inc.
- Pro-bono financial advisor to ECCV 2009 – 2014
- Past members of CPA committees (i.e. Financial reporting Centre of excellence; Public Practice Committee; Public Practice Advisory Committee) 2007 - 2019