Hi, I am

wayne

Financial Statement Preparation Specialist

"Do what you do best, and outsource the rest." Peter Drucker
about me
I specialise in the preparation of financial statements for ASX listed and unlisted entities across Australia

services

Preparation of general purpose and special purpose financial statements; 
Consult on Accounting Standards and ASX Corporate Governance compliance; 
Financial modelling using Excel;
Assisting CFO/Financial Controller with special projects.  

clients

Current and former clients include:
 ASX listed entities;
Non listed public entities;
Companies Limited by Guarantee;
Large Proprietary Companies; 
Incorporated Associations; and
Trusts  

industries 

I have broad industry experience and have worked with clients in the following industries: Agriculture, Aged Care, Education, Engineering, Health, Mining and Mining Services, Professional Associations, Property including REITS, Technology, Financial Services, and Construction. 

testimonial

Wayne and AFRS have always provided a timely, efficient and excellent service.  The cost is saved several times over in auditor and CFO time, and makes the audit process far easier

- John Haley (Chief Financial Officer)

Benefits of what I do

specialisation

I offer more control and a higher standard of service than offshore providers as I am part of the domestic environment, share an affinity for your business and can humanise interactions. I have many years of financial statement preparation and audit experience. 

efficiency

The services I provide reduces the workload of your finance department. I use specialised financial report preparation software to prepare financial reports and my clients and their auditors are provided with detailed audit trials and compliant financial statements resulting in improved efficiencies. 

Fee guarantee

I generally negotiate fixed fees for all assignments. My goal is to exceed expectations. If you are not completely satisfied with the services I perform, I will accept a portion of the fee that reflects your level of satisfaction.

Latest assignments


AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers - assessing impact of new the standard; 

AASB 11 Joint Arrangements - preparation of joint venture workings &  JV financial statements; 

Corporate Governance Statement reviews; 

Improving year end reporting processes including management of external auditor requirements; 

Advising on onerous lease contracts; 

Preparation of annual and half-year financial reports for ASX listed companies. 

How I work

hourly

Competitive hourly rate that varies depending on the complexity of the assignment. 

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project

Fixed fee negotiated for each assignment. Provides client with greater certainty over costs.

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retainer

Fixed annual fee paid monthly for all services agreed including ad-hoc accounting advice. 

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