About Saltwater Corporate

Saltwater Corporate Pty Ltd is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated external audit, accounting and governance consulting firm led by a Chartered Accountant and ASIC Registered Company Auditor. Based in Perth, but servicing the whole of Australia, we provide independent audit, accounting, and company secretarial services to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), government entities, not-for-profits, and for-profit companies across Australia.

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Our Services

Saltwater Corporate provides independent audit, accounting and governance services designed to strengthen financial accountability and organisational performance. Our work is guided by professionalism, cultural understanding and a commitment to practical outcomes.

  • As Registered Company Auditors with ASIC, we provide independent external audit services that meet the highest professional and ethical standards under Australian Auditing Standards. Our approach combines technical precision with an understanding of the cultural, governance and funding environments in which our clients operate.

    Our services include;

    • Audits of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations

    • Statutory financial statement audits for companies, not-for-profits and government agencies

    • Grant and funding acquittal audits for government-funded programs

    • Special purpose and compliance audits

    • Trust account audits across real estate, settlement agent, solicitor/legal practitioner, aged care, disability and community service sectors.

    We maintain full independence while working collaboratively with management and boards to deliver clear, reliable audit outcomes that strengthen accountability and stakeholder confidence.

  • We specialise in providing governance and company secretarial support to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and other community-based entities. Our focus is on strengthening board performance, compliance and accountability under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

    With extensive experience working alongside ACCO boards and senior executives, we understand the unique governance environments in which Aboriginal organisations operate; where cultural obligations, community representation and regulatory compliance must all be carefully balanced.

    Our services include;

    • Governance and board effectiveness reviews

    • Board and committee meeting preparation and minute-taking

    • Policy and charter development and review

    • Member register maintenance and ORIC lodgements

    • Compliance and reporting under the CATSI Act

    • Risk management frameworks and governance reporting

    • Governance training and director capability building .

    We provide calm, culturally informed and professional support that helps boards meet their obligations while staying focused on delivering outcomes for community.

  • We help organisations identify, assess and manage key risks through structured internal audit and advisory programs. Our approach combines technical rigour with an understanding of governance and operational realities.

    We assist with;

    • Development of internal audit plans and frameworks

    • Execution of internal audits across finance, operations and governance

    • Risk management and control assessments.

    Recommendations to strengthen systems and accountability.

  • As Chartered Accountants with Big-4 audit and advisory experience, we provide deep technical capability and practical insight to support your organisation’s financial reporting, compliance and senior financial management. We understand the complexities of accounting standards, funding agreements and audit requirements, and offer both technical accounting support and flexible CFO expertise tailored to your needs.

    Our services include:

    • Financial reporting, disclosure preparation and technical accounting support

    • Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis

    • Year-end close support, audit-readiness preparation and liaison with auditors and regulators

    • Strategic financial management and part-time or project-based CFO support.

Who We Work With

Saltwater Corporate works across community, government and corporate sectors, providing independent assurance, accounting and governance services tailored to each client’s needs. As a 100% Aboriginal-owned firm, we bring both professional expertise and cultural understanding to every engagement.

  • We are deeply experienced in supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. Based in Perth, but servicing the whole of Australia, our approach combines Big-4 technical standards with a practical understanding of ACCO governance and cultural frameworks. We also bring first-hand experience in senior governance roles within the ACCO sector, giving us an informed, respectful perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by Aboriginal boards.

    Services for ACCOs include;

    • External audit (financial statement and funding acquittal)

    • Governance and company secretarial support under the CATSI Act

    • Financial accounting advisory and reporting assistance

    • Risk consulting and internal audit

    • Fractional CFO services for financial leadership and support.

    Our work is guided by the principles of accountability, transparency and community empowerment.

  • We have extensive experience providing audit and advisory services to the not-for-profit sector, including community service providers, charities and associations. Our understanding of grant acquittals, funding compliance and financial reporting frameworks ensures that boards and management can meet their obligations with confidence.

    Our founder also serves on a not-for-profit board, bringing lived governance insight to the advice we provide.

    Services for NFP's include;

    • External and grant acquittal audits

    • Financial reporting and accounting support

    • Governance reviews and board capability building

    • Risk management and internal audit programs.

  • We provide independent assurance and advisory services to government departments, agencies and statutory bodies. Our experience includes both external audit engagements and internal audit assignments requiring a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and objectivity.

    Our founder also serves on the board of a Western Australian State Government entity, bringing firsthand insight into public-sector governance, financial reporting and risk management expectations.

    Services for government clients include;

    • External financial audits and funding acquittals

    • Internal audit and risk consulting

    • Specialist financial reporting and compliance advice.

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