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Governance, Risk & Compliance

Reviewed by Graham Chee FCPA ·

Frameworks that protect the business — not just tick regulatory boxes.

Graham holds GRCP and GRCA certifications from OCEG — the global standard-setter for integrated governance, risk, and compliance. This is not a side interest; it is a core discipline that shapes how every client engagement is structured.

For SMEs, governance is often treated as something large corporates do. We disagree. The businesses most exposed to governance failures are the ones that think they're too small to need it — until an ATO audit, a director liability claim, or a key person departure forces the issue.

Our GRC work is practical: risk registers that are actually reviewed, compliance calendars that are actually followed, and governance structures that make the business more resilient — not more bureaucratic.

What we deliver

Governance framework design for SMEs and family businesses
Risk registers with practical mitigation strategies
Compliance calendar management (ATO, ASIC, APRA, state regulators)
Director and officer liability reviews
Internal control assessments and improvement plans
Regulatory change monitoring and impact analysis
Cybersecurity governance and risk assessment
Board reporting and governance documentation

This is for you if

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SME owners wanting to de-risk without adding bureaucracy
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Businesses in regulated industries (financial services, property, health)
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Companies preparing for investment, sale, or audit
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Boards needing structured governance reporting

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De-Risking Business Structures | FCPA Advisory Australia

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FCPA-signed guidance on Part IVA anti-avoidance risks when interposing holding companies. Understand Section 177D dominant purpose tests and

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Local Knowledge — Sydney accountants. Graham Chee, FCPA, outlines a systematised monthly BAS and GST compliance routine for Australian SMEs.

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Part IVA Earnout Risks in Tech Deals | FCPA Tax Review

Principal-led analysis of ato part iva anti-avoidance risks in tech earnouts. Distinguish capital gains from disguised salary under strict A

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Section 100A ATO Audit Defence: FCPA Trust Tax Guide

Graham Chee, FCPA, explains Section 100A trust reimbursement agreements, TR 2022/4 compliance, and APES 320 audit defence for Australian fam

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Agentic AI Invoicing: APES 305 Risk Guide | FCPA Analysis

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AI Algorithmic Pricing: ACCC Cartel Risks | FCPA Advisory

Principal-led analysis of automated dynamic pricing systems, mapping ACCC cartel conduct risks under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 f

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FCPA-signed guidance on autonomous AI agents in finance: dissecting ASIC s180 director exposure, algorithmic delegation risks, and board ove

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Deepfake CFO Fraud in Australia: APES 110 Controls | FCPA

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Deepfake CFO Fraud & APES 110 Risk | FCPA Sydney Guide

Principal-led analysis of deepfake CFO fraud, ASIC director duties, and APES 110 treasury controls to protect Sydney SMEs from synthetic pay

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Strategic Inertia Costs | FCPA Advisory | Australian Business Directors

Graham Chee, FCPA, unpacks the hidden financial and competitive costs of delayed strategic decisions for Australian businesses. Principal-le

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Principal-led analysis by Graham Chee, FCPA, on LLM governance for NSW boards, aligning AI ethics with APES 310 and ASIC expectations. Safeg

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Board Omission Bias: Navigating Silent Risks | FCPA Principal Insights

Graham Chee, FCPA, details how Australian boards overlook critical, low-probability, high-impact risks. Principal-led framework for identify

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Graham Chee, FCPA, explains how cognitive biases distort board risk appetite statements in Australian businesses. Principal-led insights for

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ATO Benchmarks & Your SME: Cash Flow Risk | FCPA Insights

Graham Chee, FCPA, explains ATO's cash flow 'integrity' benchmarks: understanding how financial ratios identify audit triggers for your SME.

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