In a month where billionaire entrepreneurs are reaching for the stars (or at least the edge of space), we thought it was timely to share our research and recent experiences about the audit topics that are trending in the Local Government audit universe. Councils are probably aware that the NSW Audit Office has recently published […]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has updated its Essential Eight (8) Maturity Model in July 2021 to counter the sophistication of different levels of adversaries rather than just being aligned to the intent of a mitigation strategy. The ACSC asserts that the maturity model is focused on "Windows-based internet-connected networks", and while it could […]

Current challenges for CFOs Most Chief Financial Officers are under time pressure – having to do more with less. Not only does the CFO have to ensure the controls over transaction processing are in place and the reporting ticks over like clockwork, but he/she also has to provide financial insight and significantly contribute to the […]