Richard Swaby

Executive summary

Richard is a Partner in the Audit team with BDO in Brisbane, he has experience delivering audit and advisory services in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Richard is a trusted advisor to listed companies, with deep expertise in the natural resources, mining, and energy sectors, as well as clean technology, technology, media and telecommunications, manufacturing and hospitality.

Richard is the leader of BDO in Brisbane’s Natural Resources sector, he partners with clients through every state of growth - from exploration and development through to production. He is particularly passionate about working with emerging and expanding businesses, having guided numerous companies through successful Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), capital raisings, dual listings, and due diligence processes.

With over 20 years’ experience, Richard’s clients benefit from his practical, forward-thinking advice, robust financial reporting expertise, and a collaborative style that supports them in achieving their strategic and commercial goals.

Expertise

• External audit and assurance
• Financial accounting and reporting advisory
• Investigating accountants’ reports
• Financial due diligence
• Agreed-upon procedures and compliance reviews.

Experience

• Natural resources - Auditor for listed and private companies; from exploration through development, production and into closure; across all commodities including bulk commodities, precious and base metals, critical minerals, oil and gas.
• Large global audits - Lead engagement partner and component auditor in some of BDO’s largest global audit clients.
• Investigated accountants’ reports - IPOs, corporate transactions and other capital raisings.
• Audit and assurance - Provided services for various listed and private companies, not-for-profit associations, and charities.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Science
• Registered Company Auditor
• Member, CA ANZ.