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With only 90 days until the introduction of Payday Super, the implications of the superannuation change for employers will extend far beyond payroll operations. Partner Janine Thompson and Director Jeshna Sagun outline what finance leaders need to know before 1 July, and steps to ensure systems readiness and reduce the risk of non-compliance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdCbspqk

We were delighted to host the first Women on Boards WOBMeet for 2026 in our Sydney office this month. We had the pleasure of introducing a panel of experts, including Narelle Hooper, Katrina Horrobin and Nicole Meacock who spoke with clarity and expertise on the ‘board agenda for 2026’. At the conclusion of the panel, Partner Sara Deady and Director Joanne Bermingham shared McGrathNicol insights, highlighting how rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain challenges are reshaping organisational and board priorities. 

The Australian Financial Review has launched its newest podcast, Inside Edge, exploring the makeup of the archetypal insider trader and sponsored by McGrathNicol. This two-part series goes behind the scenes of complex insider trading schemes, as Peter Ker and Alexander Gow detail ASIC’s renewed focus on investigations and question the redemption stories of some of Australia’s highest profile financial criminals. From insider trading and accounting misstatements to regulatory investigations, misappropriated funds and workplace misconduct, McGrathNicol’s forensic team uncover what others miss. We are pleased to support Inside Edge. Listen to the first episode: https://lnkd.in/gGevrJhQ

Congratulations to our newest Registered Liquidator, Heather Matheson. Heather is a highly skilled restructuring and insolvency specialist who supports businesses of all sizes and structures across diverse industries, helping them navigate financial distress and overcome complex challenges. She works with clients to turn distress into a workable outcome for all stakeholders. Read more on Heather https://lnkd.in/gbjfvE4R

McGrathNicol assisted Echo Law in a recent class action proceeding related to COVID-era flight cancellations. Our team efficiently developed a sophisticated flight history and calculation model to analyse multiple complex data sets for impacted passengers. We were proud to assist Andrew Paull and Lauren E. Meath, and also thank the Qantas team for their willingness to work together with us. Hundreds of thousands of passengers will potentially receive compensation for flight cancellations between January 1, 2020 and November 1, 2022 under the provisional class action settlement. Janine Thompson Trent Whitbourn Andre van Tonder George Jamhour

This week, McGrathNicol held an online CFO Exchange 'InFocus Session', offering finance leaders and their wider teams a briefing on the Payday Super reforms coming into effect from 1 July 2026. Hosted by Partner Sean Wiles and Director Jeshna Sagun, the discussion canvassed what the reforms will mean for CFOs and their cash flow, payroll compliance, controls, and system readiness. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed questions — and to Sean and Jeshna for sharing their practical insights to help finance leaders prepare early and confidently. 

Effective from 1 July 2026, organisations will be required to pay their employees’ superannuation guarantee contributions within seven business days of the normal payday cycle. Partner Janine Thompson spoke with Juliette Saly about what these changes mean for business and finance leaders, and why a pay code review may be necessary. “Organisations may need to review their hire-to-retire processes including pay codes and fund details captured during onboarding, as well as interdependencies and touchpoints outside of the payroll function. In practical terms, employers should focus on three things: readiness of systems, readiness of data, and readiness of governance.” Watch the full ausbiz interview below. 

Accounting students in Sydney – Curious about a career in Restructuring and Advisory? | Join us for a panel discussion and networking evening with McGrathNicol graduates, sharing their experiences and career journeys in professional services. Come along to connect with our team ahead of graduate applications closing. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/g5DFp43

Last week, we hosted an evening of networking to mark one year since the reopening of our McGrathNicol Adelaide office. This was an opportunity to thank our community of clients and friends for their ongoing support, and to reconnect and celebrate in person. Jason Preston Jamie Harris FCA Mark Knight Rosemary Winser Rob Kirman Matthew Caddy Ben C. Melissa Smith Heather Matheson Sam McCombe

Partner Courtney Roe took part in an inspiring finance leaders event recently, hosted by CFA Society Australia QLD Chapter in the McGrathNicol Brisbane office. Joined by Renee Simpson, Executive Director at Commonwealth Bank and Isabel Byrne, CFA Investment Specialist at QIC, the fireside chat was followed by networking to celebrate the ongoing achievements of women in finance.