Ralph is the National Technical Partner of RSM in Australia. He has over 15 years’ experience in accounting and auditing and is an expert on financial reporting and auditing standards. His previous experience includes work at PwC and Crowe Horwath, both in client facing audit roles, and as a technical specialist. Ralph has worked in the UK, Sydney, Perth and New Zealand.Ralph provides technical advisory services to a diverse range of clients and industries in both the public and private sector, with a particular focus on mining and mining services, property and construction, and the not for profit sector. Ralph specialises in simplifying complex issues to provide solutions that are both technically compliant and commercially appropriate.Ralph frequently presents to internal and external clients on a range of issues including accounting standards and interpretations, professional and ethical standards and regulatory requirements. He also has responsibility for the practical application of RSM’s quality assurance, risk management and ethics and independence policies, and is the Partner responsible for Ethics and Independence for RSM Australia.With experience working in the UK, Sydney, Perth and New Zealand, Ralph provides specialist advice on the application of IFRS to many ASX listed, public sector, and large private entities. His experience also spans US GAAP specialist work. Ralph is Head of IFRS for RSM Australia, and is a member of RSM's global IFRS Advisory Committee.Ralph is the Contact Member for Western Australia for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and is also a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.