Andy Graham

National Executive

As a Partner in the Business Advisory division at RSM in Brisbane, Andy is a trusted confidant who operates in the ‘inner sanctum’ with clients, providing both business and personal counsel and advice.

Andy is also a member of the firm's National Executive Board which oversees RSM Australia's strategic direction. 

Working closely with his clients to deliver results and outcomes that make a real difference to their business and personal goals, Andy brings a wealth of significant business experience and a proven track record of strategy development and managing growth to deliver substantial improvements to businesses and clients.

“I believe whilst all people and businesses are unique, along with their challenges and opportunities, personal care and attention is constant.”

With over 30 years’ experience in international accounting firms and the commercial sector, Andy has developed an intimate understanding of business and client’s specific needs and requirements, and specialises in providing commercial advice and solutions to his clients across a number of key areas.

Andy enjoys keeping fit and is a keen runner living by the motto ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ but that said, he also enjoys his wine. 

SOLUTIONS ANDY GRAHAM PROVIDES

•    Tax and Business Structuring: Andy is adept at devising tax-efficient strategies and optimal business structures that align with your goals.
•    Strategic and Business Planning: Leveraging his profound insights, Andy crafts comprehensive strategic plans to drive your business towards growth and success.
•    Profit and Business Performance Improvement: Drawing on his extensive experience, Andy identifies avenues to enhance profitability and overall business performance.
•    Commercial Negotiation and Due Diligence: Andy's skill in negotiation and due diligence ensures well-informed and advantageous business decisions.
•    Asset Protection and Preservation: With Andy's guidance, safeguarding and optimising your assets becomes a priority.
•    Business Mentoring and Outsourced CFO Services: Andy provides invaluable mentorship and serves as an outsourced CFO, adding a strategic layer to your business operations.
•    Succession Planning: Andy assists in charting seamless succession plans, ensuring a smooth transition for the future.
•    Commercial Project Feasibility Assessment: Andy's expertise aids in evaluating project feasibility, minimising risks and optimising outcomes.
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SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

•    Provided financial due diligence services for an overseas inbound corporation acquiring a subsidiary of a global corporation in Australia.
•    Developed an exit strategy and project managed the sale of a large vet hospital group, maximising the sales value for the vendors.
•    Restructured a large agricultural dealership, implemented reporting structures and business mentoring.
•    Developed business cases including implementation strategies for priority industries for a local council.
•    Prepared a business diagnostic review for a big 4 bank as part of the bank's credit management process.
•    Developed a business strategy and plan for a large family business to assist them in becoming investor/sale-ready to exit their business.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

•    Fellow, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
•    Associate, Australian Institute of Management

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor of Business (Accountancy/Economics) - Charles Sturt University
•    Harvard Business School (Leading Professional Services Firms, Organisational Leadership)
•    Accredited Mindshop facilitator