About Saltwater Corporate
Saltwater Corporate Pty Ltd is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated audit and assurance firm led by a Chartered Accountant and ASIC Registered Company Auditor. Based in Perth, but servicing the whole of Australia, we provide independent audit, accounting, and company secretarial services to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), not-for-profit charities, and government entities across Australia.
Our Services
Saltwater Corporate provides independent audit and assurance services to organisations across Australia. Our work is guided by technical rigour, professional independence, and a genuine commitment to practical outcomes for our clients.
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As Registered Company Auditors with ASIC, we provide independent external audit services that meet the highest professional and ethical standards under Australian Auditing Standards. Our approach combines technical precision with an understanding of the cultural, governance and funding environments in which our clients operate.
Our services include;
Audits of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
Statutory financial statement audits for companies, not-for-profits and government agencies
Grant and funding acquittal audits for government-funded programs
Special purpose and compliance audits
Trust account audits across real estate, settlement agent, solicitor/legal practitioner, aged care, disability and community service sectors.
We maintain full independence while working collaboratively with management and boards to deliver clear, reliable audit outcomes that strengthen accountability and stakeholder confidence.
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Every organisation faces risks that, if left unmanaged, can affect financial performance, compliance, and reputation. We provide independent, structured reviews that help boards and management understand where those risks sit, how well existing controls are working, and what needs to change.
Our work includes risk assessments, control reviews across finance, operations and governance, and practical recommendations that are actually implementable. We also assist organisations that want to build or improve their approach to risk management from the ground up.
Our founder brings first-hand governance experience as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of a WA State Government board and Chair of the Finance Committee of a large ACNC-registered not-for-profit, giving us a practical understanding of the governance environments our clients operate in.
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Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures are being phased in under the Corporations Act 2001, with independent assurance required from the first year of reporting. For organisations outside the mandatory thresholds, there is growing expectation from funders, government partners, and communities that sustainability and ESG claims are independently verified.
Saltwater Corporate provides independent assurance over sustainability and ESG reporting under ASSA 5000, Australia's sustainability assurance standard. We bring the same rigour and independence to sustainability assurance that we apply to financial statement audits.
Who We Work With
Saltwater Corporate works across community, government and corporate sectors, providing independent audit and assurance services tailored to each client’s needs. As a 100% Aboriginal-owned firm, we bring both professional expertise and cultural understanding to every engagement.
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We are deeply experienced in supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. Based in Perth but servicing the whole of Australia, our approach combines Big-4 technical standards with a practical understanding of ACCO governance and cultural frameworks. We also bring first-hand experience in senior governance roles within the ACCO sector, giving us an informed, respectful perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by Aboriginal boards.
Services for ACCOs include:
External audit of financial statements under the CATSI Act 2006 and Australian Auditing Standards
Grant and funding acquittal audits
Governance and risk reviews
Controls and process reviews
Compliance reviews
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We have extensive experience providing audit and assurance services to the not-for-profit sector, including community service providers, charities, and associations. Our understanding of grant acquittals, funding compliance, and financial reporting frameworks under the ACNC Act 2012 ensures that boards and management can meet their obligations with confidence.
Our founder currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee of a large ACNC-registered not-for-profit, bringing first-hand governance insight to every engagement we undertake in the sector.
Services for not-for-profits include:
External audit of financial statements under the ACNC Act 2012 and Australian Auditing Standards
Grant and funding acquittal audits
Governance and risk reviews
Controls and process reviews
Compliance reviews
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We provide independent audit and assurance services to government departments, agencies, and statutory bodies, as well as organisations administering or delivering services under government contracts and funding arrangements. Our engagements require a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity, and we bring all three to every engagement we undertake in the public sector.
Our founder currently serves as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of a WA State Government board, bringing first-hand insight into public sector governance, financial reporting, and risk management expectations.
Services for government and government-funded clients include:
External audit of financial statements and funding acquittals
Governance and risk reviews
Controls and process reviews
Compliance reviews
Contact Us
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