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Welcome to the CFO Standard: A dedicated hub for Australia's finance leaders
Here you will find expert insights, resources and tools for Chief Financial Officers.
From interviews with CFOs of leading companies to free checklists, diagnostic tools, and the latest CFO guidance from RSM’s expert advisors across tax, business advisory, corporate finance, audit and assurance, cyber, CFO advisory, digital advisory, and more – we’ve got CFOs covered.
Feel free to explore, and if a conversation would be helpful, reach out to arrange a one-to-one chat with our team.
10 in 10 with Phil Trueman, CFO, Monadelphous
What does more than two decades with one of Australia’s leading engineering companies teach you about finance, leadership and navigating change?
In this episode of 10 in 10: CFO unscripted, we sit down with Phil Trueman, CFO and Company Secretary at Monadelphous, for ten questions in ten minutes.
Phil shares a behind-the-scenes perspective on the role of the CFO, drawing on a career spanning executive leadership, strategy, risk and growth. We get to know the person behind the title and hear some of the experiences and lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership.
Tools and resources for CFOs
#Assurance
Quick guide to financial reporting obligations
Do you know your financial reporting obligations – such as when financial statements must be prepared, audited and lodged with ASIC? Our quick guide provides a clear overview.
#Tax
At-a-glance tax table
Our tax team has developed a free tax table showing withholding tax limits that apply to unfranked dividends, interest and royalties under each of Australia’s tax treaties.
#Cyber Security
CFO’s guide to cyber security
With cyber security now falling within the remit of many CFOs, it’s essential to understand the true level of risk you are accountable for. Take our quick test to find out if you’re asking the right questions.
Featured insights for CFOs
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International expansion tax considerations for CFOs
Three tax questions every CFO should answer before entering a new market.
Cyber security for CFOs: are you asking the right questions?
Understand the CFO’s role in cyber security, how to identify cyber risk and capability gaps, and when a virtual CISO can strengthen cyber governance.
Risk protection for growth: the transaction playbook for CFOs
Discover the CFO transaction playbook for managing risk in M&A, divestments and capital raising to protect value and accelerate sustainable growth.
From scorekeeper to strategist: The evolving role of the CFO
The CFO role is evolving beyond reporting, with finance leaders now playing a greater role in strategy, transformation and decision-making.
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Board reputation and strategic influence
Boards and executive teams increasingly look to the CFO for more than numbers. They measure you by the quality of the decisions you help them make; how you frame risk, how you read growth, and how confidently you steer through uncertainty.
To measure up, you’ll need reliable data, strong governance, credible controls and the ability to translate financial complexity into clear, confident recommendations.
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Stalled growth and financial clarity
Growth moments, whether a transaction, a raise, a downturn, or a liquidity squeeze, are where finance leadership is tested most. You want to bring clear options to the table with a firm grip on the trade-offs, not react once the pressure is already on.
What you need is visibility. Better data, sharper modelling and disciplined analysis will empower you to make the first move.
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Finance systems and regulatory readiness
A high-performing finance function helps the business see further and move faster. When systems, processes, and people work together, compliance becomes routine and analysis becomes your advantage. Immature or outdated systems will hold you back with manual processes, reporting lag and a frantic with every regulatory shift.
Build a function that is ready for what’s next.
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IT systems, technology risk, and cyber and ESG risk
Technology should give you control, not create exposure. A cyber incident, an ageing platform, a messy post-merger integration or evolving ESG obligations can quickly introduce new risks, and too often, managing the fallout lands on the finance leader.
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The team behind the CFO Standard
The CFO Standard is brought to you by our passionate experts in tax, business advisory, corporate finance, audit and assurance, cyber, CFO advisory, digital advisory, and more. Working with finance leaders every day, they understand the unique challenges you face and the practical solutions to overcome them.
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With over 30 locations across Australia, RSM regularly holds a range of conferences, roundtables, workshops and other events that will bring you together with fellow CFOs and industry leaders.
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Speak to our CFO specialists
Whether you're looking to improve financial performance, strengthen governance, navigate regulatory change or transform your finance function, our specialists can help. Tell us what’s on your agenda and we’ll connect you with the right RSM expert.
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Connected expertise across tax, audit, risk, technology and transactions
Australian insights backed by an international network
Support that adapts as your organisation grows and priorities change
EVENTS
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WEBINAR | 20th October, 2026
The Cyber Confidence Gap
Join RSM’s webinar to explore what thefindings from the 2026 Cyber Security Report mean for CIOs, CISOs, CFOs and Boards responsible for cyber resilience, risk and governance.
WEBINAR | 24th November, 2026
Economic Update
Join RSM’s economic update webinar for a look at the trends shaping the Australian economy and what they could mean for business planning, investment and financial decisions.
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INSIGHTS
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Beyond automation:
The CFO’s role in AI adoption
Explore how CFOs can guide AI adoption beyond automation, from identifying valuable use cases to managing risk, governance and implementation.
CFO checklist:
Key priorities for finance leaders
Get your finance team audit ready with a practical checklist covering planning, documentation, complex judgements and communication with your auditors.
How to Prepare for an Audit:
A CFO’s Guide
Watch Aimee Whittingham and Jess Hishon unpack five common causes of audit delays, with practical tips to help CFOs prepare their teams and keep the audit on track.
A CFO’s guide to R&D tax and government incentives
Explore how CFOs can identify eligible R&D activities, strengthen claims through better documentation and use tax incentives and government funding to support innovation.
What CFOs need to know about global workforce risks
Explore how cross-border hiring and remote work affect payroll, tax compliance and employee mobility, and the risks CFOs need to manage as their workforce evolves.
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