Richard Quaine

Director, Audit & Assurance – RSM Australia

Richard Quaine is a Director in the Audit & Assurance, based in Melbourne. 

Richard works with asset-intensive and project-based businesses, including construction, real estate and manufacturing, through a practical and commercially focused audit approach that improves financial reporting, strengthens governance and supports growth.

He specialises in supporting developers, contractors, manufacturers and mid-market groups as they scale and navigate increasingly complex financial and operational environments. Richard focuses on delivering high-quality audits that go beyond compliance, providing management teams with clear insights into financial performance, risk and opportunities for improvement.

Richard has extensive experience working with ASX-listed entities and large private groups, with a strong technical grounding in financial reporting under IFRS. He has supported clients through IPO readiness, acquisitions and business growth, helping ensure reporting processes and internal controls keep pace as businesses scale.

Through the audit process, Richard works closely with management teams to identify and address common challenges faced by growing businesses, including improving reporting processes, strengthening internal controls and supporting greater confidence in financial information.

He has deep experience across construction, real estate and manufacturing environments, including advising on revenue recognition, work-in-progress accounting, cost tracking, margin analysis and inventory processes. Richard also supports clients in preparing for increased external scrutiny from auditors, lenders and investors.

Richard is known for his clear communication style, proactive approach and focus on delivering a “no surprises” audit experience. He is passionate about developing high-performing teams and building strong, trusted relationships with his clients.

"I enjoy helping businesses navigate growth and complexity by providing clear financial insight, practical solutions and a proactive audit experience."

Approach

Richard’s approach is centred on delivering practical, commercially focused audit outcomes through:

• Clear communication and proactive engagement
• Early identification and resolution of key issues
• Minimising disruption throughout the audit process
• Providing insights that extend beyond compliance

Significant Projects

IPO readiness and ASX Listings

Directed audit engagements for companies preparing for ASX listings, helping ensure financial reporting processes and controls met regulatory requirements and supported successful market outcomes.

Acquisitions and business growth

Supported businesses through acquisitions and periods of rapid growth, assisting management teams in strengthening reporting processes and internal controls as operations scaled.

Financial reporting and governance

Worked with asset-intensive and project-based businesses to improve governance, strengthen financial controls and enhance confidence in financial information.

Operational and commercial Insights

Provided practical insights into revenue recognition, work-in-progress accounting, cost tracking, margin analysis and inventory processes across construction, real estate and manufacturing sectors.

Solutions Richard Provides

Richard provides expertise in the following areas:

• Financial reporting
• External audit
• Financial statement audits
• IFRS compliance
• Internal controls and governance
• Audit and Assurance Services in Melbourne

Associations

• Member, Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA)
• Member, Certified Public Accountant Ireland (CPA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting, South East Technological University, Ireland