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  • "I have had the opportunity of retaining Steven Ponsonby to value businesses on a number of occasions. As a family lawyer I deal with price sensitive clients who are often closely acquainted with the businesses that Steve must look into. I require a valuer who can communicate clearly and in detail, who can field client queries and who can respond quickly and succinctly.
    In my experience, Steve provides that service. In each matter which I have retained Steve, I have received a detailed report in quick time, at the price quoted (which itself is literally half that of the competition). Most importantly for me, my clients were content with the service, even when they did not get the result they were looking for. That they accepted the report is evidence in itself of Steve's clear and complete approach to the valuation and his excellent communication style."
    Pierce Carstensen - Solicitor, McCarthy Durie Lawyers
  • "Mr Ponsonby and his team at Forensic Accounting QLD continue to impress us with their efficient and professional manner towards their clients and work. A significant point of difference to other forensic accountants is that their client's matters are dealt with practically, within agreed timeframes and the result delivered for a realistic fee.
    Mr Ponsonby and his team at Forensic Accounting QLD are always a pleasure to work with and their knowledge in the forensic field is invaluable. We would recommend their involvement on any forensic level to assist with achieving a professional result."
    Leslie E Venville - Director, Archibald & Brown Lawyers
  • "We used Steven's forensic accounting skills to assist two clients who were facing deregistration by the Building Services Authority .

    Steven produced a comprehensive, clear report which showed exactly what it was intended to, and was highly persuasive in demonstrating to the BSA that our clients had acted reasonably in their dealings with the failed company.

    The desired result was achieved, at a cost which the clients felt represented a good investment in protecting their ability to continue to trade as builders."
    Maree Slingsby - Principal Director, ACS Legal Solutions
  • "Steven's work helped us confirm a fraud that empowered us to act against the perpetrator. Steven was confidential, expert and unrelenting in discovering the facts. He met the deadlines we gave and his integrity gave us great confidence in his results. The only surprise was that the fee was so reasonable."
    Louise Cox – Director of a Not for Profit Organisation
  • "Steve's commitment to professional results is evident in all that he does. Steve's expert analysis and recommendations assisted my client greatly in advancing his legal matter, and the timeliness of his report put the other experts to shame."
    Jeremy Wicht - Director
    Hanrick Curran
  • "I have known Steven for a number of years and hold him in high regard. He has built a very good reputation in the forensic field and he has a genuine interest in assisting companies to improve their financial performance."
    Michael Fingland - Managing Director, Vantage Performance
  • "Steven's work helped us confirm a fraud that empowered us to act against the perpetrator. Steven was confidential, expert and unrelenting in discovering the facts. He met the deadlines we gave and his integrity gave us great confidence in his results. The only surprise was that the fee was so reasonable."
    Louise Cox – Director of a Not for Profit Organisation
  • "I did not know where to go for assistance after my employer introduced a flawed payroll system. I sent a simple email to Forensic Accounting QLD asking Steven Ponsonby if he could assist me. My payslips reflected a complex award with hours worked, overtime, recall and allowances. I simply handed over my "Dingo Roadhouse" plastic box containing payslips, my own records, calendar and diaries of shifts worked to Steven and his team. Steven was accessible at all times. Nothing was too hard. After a few weeks, I had answers clearly and easily presented to me. I now have closure. I found the fees reasonable for the services provided. It proved to me in letting the experts do their job, I could focus on doing the work I enjoy."
    Barb Cook
  • "We use and recommend the services of Forensic Accounting Queensland. They have a firm grasp of the importance of committing to and meeting deadlines which is often vital to the standards we set. FAQ has an outstanding skill set and have surrounded themselves with a highly qualified group of professional partners. It is good to know that we can totally rely on FAQ to deliver what they promise, when they promise."
    Warren Maris - Director, Magnus Business Advisors and Accountants
 

Steven Ponsonby Steven Ponsonby Forensic Accountant
Director

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant CA
  • Certified Fraud Examiner CFE
  • Insolvency Practitioner IP
  • Bachelor of Commerce B.Com
  • Fitter & Machinist
  • Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia ICAA
  • Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ACFE
  • Member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association IPA
  • Member of the Turnaround Management Association of Australia TMA
  • Member of the Forensic Accounting Special Interest Group FASIG
  • Member of the Business Valuations Special Interest Group BVSIG
  • Immediate Past President (Founding) of the ACFE Brisbane Chapter

Steven is the founding Director of Forensic Accounting QLD. His skills and strengths are drawn from a diverse background, allowing him to offer a thorough and rounded professional service.

Steven’s expertise in Forensic Investigations dates from his work as an Auditor and Insolvency Practitioner and culminated in his tenure as the Forensic Principal of a large mid-tier firm, specialising in Forensic Accounting. Prior experience with professional service firms included both Big 4 and smaller companies in the areas of Audit, Insolvency, Tax and Business Consulting.

A strong business background, including running a family engineering company together with senior roles in the accounting profession is enhanced by Steven’s ten years’ experience working within the engineering sector as a tradesman.

Adopting a “hands-on” approach to every assignment undertaken by his company, Steven closely oversees, scrutinizes and takes responsibility for all areas of practice, including Expert Accountants’ reports and Expert Evidence.

Steven has appeared as an expert witness (for both plaintiff and defendant) and/or assisted in mediation and compulsory conferences in the following jurisdictions:

  • Federal Court of Australia
  • Supreme Court of Tasmania
  • Federal Magistrates Court
  • Magistrates Court of Queensland
  • Family Court
  • Magistrates Court of Tasmania
  • Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Retail Shop & Leases Tribunal
  • Administrative Appeals Tribunal
  • QCAT

How you can contact Steven
sponsonby@faqld.com.au
T | +61 7 3170 3883
F | +61 & 3170 3885

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