Fair Work Organisations that are registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 come with obligations that go well beyond a standard annual audit. These organisations are lodged with, and closely scrutinised by, the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC), with strict lodgement timeframes and civil penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, many registered organisations also operate through multiple branches, divisions or reporting units, each of which may need to prepare and consolidate financial reports. When you add up these requirements, it’s easy to see why generic accounting or audit expertise falls short in this sector.
Whether you’re an association of employees, an association of employers, or an enterprise association registered under the RO Act, your core purpose isn’t financial reporting — it’s representing your members, building community, giving a voice to the voiceless, and providing valuable resources and support.
Compliance and audit obligations are necessary, but they shouldn’t consume the time and resources your organisation needs for the work that actually matters to your members.
We’ve worked with some of the largest employee and employer associations in Australia, and we understand the financial reporting and governance challenges that come with operating under the RO Act — because we’ve dealt with them directly, at scale.
Governance & Risk Advisory
Our team gives you proactive advice and risk-based, extended audit reporting that goes beyond compliance to add real value — helping your organisation with continuous improvement in governance, policy and internal controls.
Audit & Compliance
Our audit process gives you, your members and governance body confidence in the accuracy of your annual financial report, your internal control framework, and advice on meeting your governance obligations.
Business Advisory & Accounting Assistance
We support registered organisations with monthly and year-end accounting and reconciliation, budget and cash flow forecast preparation, development of clear and efficient management accounts, and training on accounting packages for your finance team.
Remuneration Services
Our in-house remuneration specialist advises on fringe benefits, salary packaging and taxation planning — ensuring your organisation’s remuneration arrangements are both compliant and effective.
With the right specialist audit and accounting partner, registered organisations move from reactively managing ROC scrutiny to having genuine confidence in their financial reporting, internal controls and governance framework — freeing up leadership and staff to focus on members, not just compliance deadlines.
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PO Box 1212, Blackburn North VIC 3130
contact@sawarddawson.com.au | +61 3 9894 2500
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