• Strong growth in revenue and talent acquisition among Moore Australia network firms indicative of increased appetite in considered move away from Big-4 to Mid-tier
• Focus on investment and innovation a must to secure mid-tier sector future whilst Big-4 reputations remain in flux.

Moore Australia is pleased to announce the promotion of 4 Directors and 1 Principal (Associate Director). This brings the total number of Partners and Directors at Moore Australia to 77:

Moore Australia is a network of independent professional services firms with staff and offices across Australia. of Moore Australia is also an independent member of Moore Global, the 11th largest professional services network in the world.

The 2023-2024 financial year has been a period of significant growth and achievement for both Moore Australia and the Moore Global network. Moore Australia has expanded its team from around 540 staff members in 2023 to a robust 600 staff members in June 2024. In the 2023 calendar year, Moore Global demonstrated its global reach and influence by increasing revenue to US $4.5bn, expanding to 114 countries, and growing its team to an impressive 37,153 staff members.

Both networks project strong growth for the upcoming year, bucking trends seen by larger competitors in the sector. Increased vacancy applications as well as organic revenue growth and multiple tuck-ins and acquisitions demonstrate a clear appetite for mid-sector firms among both staff, peers and clients.

David Tomasi, Chairman of Moore Australia’s national board commented: “In the wake of the Big-4 media coverage over the last few years, we are seeing clients and staff alike make more considered choices. Our focus as a network is on continued investment and the development of our staff, to ensure our practices stay ahead, and are able to meet the challenges of the future head on.”

Senior Leadership Appointments

In addition to the Director appointments, there will be a number of changes to Senior Leadership:

Moore Australia (QLD/NNSW)

Matt Thomson has been appointed as CEO of Moore Australia (QLD/NNSW), with Greg Mallam stepping down over a phased period. Before joining Moore Matt was CEO and Managing Partner at the Carey Group. He commented:

“It is inspiring to see how the next generation of leaders are driving transformation and incorporating innovation into their day-to-day mission to help clients navigate this changing world.”

Moore Australia (SA/NT)

Steven Moore has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Moore Australia (SA/NT) and will be based in the firm’s Adelaide Office. Steven has over 25 years’ experience working in accounting firms, including 13 years as a partner at Accru Adelaide. He has spent the last 10 years in various executive roles across sport, not-for-profits, and most recently back in professional services.  

Moore Australia (WA)
After over six years at the helm, David Tomasi will be stepping down as Managing Partner of the Perth-based firm, with James Tng, 48, assuming the role. David will remain as Chairman of the Moore Australia national board until further notice and will also remain as a Moore Global Board member and Moore Global Sector Leader for Energy, Mining & Renewables.

James Tng comments: “I am excited about the future of our profession. Over the past decade, we have seen more innovation and change than in the 50 years prior. The advent of new technology, such as AI, cloud computing and more, has made considerable changes, which means that we must be an innovation-driven profession, whilst not losing sight of the common humanity that makes us a trusted advisor.”

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Notes to editor:

Interviews or further quotes available on request:

• David Tomasi, Chairman, Moore Australia
• James Tng, Managing Partner, Moore Australia (WA)
• Anton Colella, Moore Global CEO

CVs and Headshots of all mentioned in release may be downloaded
here: https://we.tl/t-KfzWvTYjy0

Moore Australia is a network of independent tax, audit, and advisory firms in Australia with 550+ staff members. Moore Australia is an independent member of the Moore Global Network - the 11th largest accounting network in the world - providing tax, auditing, and financial reporting services, advising local, national, and international clients in the public and private sectors.

Moore Australia has extensive experience in state and local government, biotechnology, energy mining and renewables, health and aged care, education, manufacturing, not for profit, property and construction, retail and tourism and hospitality and has a strong presence in the following service lines: Asia Desk, Audit & Assurance, Business Advisory, Taxation, Corporate Finance, Governance and Risk Advisory and Forensic Audit and Accounting.

Doriena Parsons
National Head of Strategic Communications and Marketing|
Moore Australia and Moore Markhams

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