Indigenous Business Advisor Perth

Clear Financial Guidance for Indigenous Organisations

  • ORIC compliance and reporting support based on your corporation’s obligations
  • Grant management and financial reporting for funded programs and projects
  • Practical financial governance support for boards, directors and management teams
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Our credentials

Registrations, Certifications, Partnerships and Recognition

Supply Nation Certified
MYOB Certified
National Tax and Accountants' Association
Registered with the Tax Practitioners Board
Xero Gold Partner
Australian Accounting Awards winner in 2026 and 2024

About Our Indigenous Business Consultants

Business advisory for Indigenous corporations and enterprises is accounting, financial governance and strategic support shaped around the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. Origin Business Consultants is a First Nations-led firm founded by Jeremy Wolf, a Tasmanian Palawa man, and is Supply Nation certified. We help corporations, community organisations and Indigenous enterprises understand their financial position, meet relevant reporting obligations, manage grant funding and make better-informed decisions.

Managing an Indigenous corporation or enterprise can involve responsibilities to members, directors, communities, funding bodies, regulators, employees and commercial partners. You may be balancing community outcomes, service delivery, governance requirements, financial sustainability, grant conditions and plans for future growth. We’re here to help take the weight off your shoulders with support informed by direct cultural understanding and experience working within the Indigenous business sector.

Based in West Perth, Origin provides accounting, tax and business advisory support that respects the purpose, structure and community responsibilities of your organisation. Our experience in this area has also been recognised through two Indigenous Accountant of the Year awards at the Australian Accounting Awards. We combine this understanding with practical financial reporting, governance and advisory support to help your organisation build clarity, compliance and confidence.

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What makes Indigenous organisation finances complex?

Practical Business Advisory Support for Indigenous Organisations

Indigenous corporations and enterprises often manage financial, regulatory and community responsibilities at the same time. These responsibilities may involve the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, grant agreements, board reporting, tax obligations, service delivery and the use of funds for specific community or organisational purposes. Origin helps you understand the numbers and assess practical next steps based on your circumstances.

Entity Structure and Governance Responsibilities

The structure of your organisation affects its governance framework, reporting responsibilities, decision-making processes and relationships with members, directors and funding bodies.

Indigenous organisations may operate as corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, commonly called the CATSI Act, companies, incorporated associations, charities, trusts, partnerships or other business structures.

We help you understand the accounting, tax and reporting implications of your current structure and assess whether your financial processes support the organisation’s purpose and objectives.

ORIC Compliance and Annual Reporting

Corporations registered under the CATSI Act may have reporting and governance obligations administered by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, commonly known as ORIC.

We help ORIC corporations prepare financial information, review reporting requirements, maintain supporting records and coordinate the accounting work needed for annual reports, financial reports and audits where these requirements apply.

The reports required depend on factors such as the corporation’s size, income, activities and any exemptions or additional requirements that apply. ORIC compliance also relies on directors and management providing complete and timely information.

Grant Management and Financial Acquittals

Grant funding is commonly provided for an approved purpose, program or project. The organisation may need to track how the money is spent, retain evidence, report against an approved budget and complete financial acquittals.

We help you establish grant budgets, track project expenditure, separate funding streams, monitor budget variances and prepare financial information for progress reports and acquittals.

Grant conditions differ between programs. Eligibility, approved expenditure, reporting dates and audit requirements depend on the relevant funding agreement. Final decisions about funding, compliance and acceptance of an acquittal rest with the funding body.

Board Reporting and Financial Systems

Directors need clear and timely information to understand the corporation’s financial position and make informed decisions.

We help you improve board reports, budgets, cash flow forecasts, project reporting, approval processes and financial controls. This may include reporting on actual results against budget, grant expenditure, cash reserves, outstanding liabilities and upcoming commitments.

The reporting systems that may be suitable will depend on your organisation’s structure, programs, funding arrangements, team, existing software and governance requirements. Forecasts and financial models rely on assumptions, and actual results may differ.

Clear financial thinking for stronger practices. The support that may be suitable will depend on your practice structure, records, objectives and the rules applying at the relevant time.

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How we help

Business Advisory Services for Indigenous Corporations and Enterprises

Origin Business Consultants provides accounting, tax, financial governance and business advisory support for Indigenous corporations, community organisations and enterprises. We help you understand your financial position, meet relevant obligations and build stronger processes for future decision-making.

Financial Governance for Oric Corporations

We help ORIC corporations strengthen financial reporting, budgeting, board oversight, internal controls and the processes used to manage organisational funds.

Our support may include management reports, budget monitoring, cash flow reporting, financial policies, delegations, approval processes and preparation for applicable ORIC reporting requirements.

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Grant Writer and Application Services

We help Indigenous organisations identify and assess grant opportunities, prepare application budgets and present financial information that supports the proposed project.

Where funding is approved, we can also help establish financial tracking and reporting processes for the grant. Eligibility and approval are not guaranteed, and final decisions rest with the relevant funding body.

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Financial Statements and Tax Returns

We prepare financial statements and tax returns based on your organisation’s structure, activities, records and applicable reporting requirements.

Financial statements may also support board oversight, grant reporting, funding applications, audits and discussions with government agencies or other stakeholders.

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CFO Services

Our outsourced Chief Financial Officer services can assist with budgeting, cash flow, board reporting, financial modelling, funding oversight and strategic financial decisions without employing a full-time finance executive.

The scope of support will depend on your organisation’s size, management team, existing finance resources, funding arrangements and reporting requirements.

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Business Systems Integration

We help you review and connect accounting platforms, reporting tools, payroll processes, grant tracking and internal approval workflows so financial information can move through the organisation more efficiently.

Software and system recommendations depend on your existing platforms, programs, team capabilities, reporting needs and available resources.

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Business Advisory

We help directors and management teams interpret financial information, assess performance, manage cash flow and plan practical next steps for the corporation or enterprise.

Recommendations depend on your objectives, financial position, organisational structure, funding conditions, assumptions and available records.

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Support shaped around your practice. The services and strategies that may be suitable depend on your circumstances, structure, records and objectives.
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Experts you can count on

Why Choose Us?

Origin Business Consultants is a business consulting agency that
offers a variety of expertise. We specialise in taxation and accounting matters, bookkeeping, corporate secretarial and business advisory in all key areas to achieve better outcomes for your business.

Here are the reasons why we’re confident we are the best choice for you:

  • We have achieved a significant milestone by becoming a certified and registered member of Supply Nation.
  • Being Supply Nation-certified means we went through rigorous audit and evaluation. By hiring us, you can count on our high-level service that meets strict standards as required by the organisation.
  • We take pride in providing employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
  • Origin Business Consultants is a tried and tested business grower.
  • We help you with the present needs of your company while focusing on achieving longevity for the future.
  • We have a solid strategy that’s driven by results.
  • Business advisory consultations aim to create measurable systems so that you can reach your objectives within the desired timeframe.
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Our awards

Australian Accounting Awards Recognition

Origin Business Consultants is a two-time winner of Indigenous Accountant of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards, recognised in 2024 and 2026.

Australian Accounting Awards 2026 Winner, Indigenous Accountant of the Year
Australian Accounting Awards 2024 Winner, Indigenous Accountant of the Year
Australian Accounting Awards 2025 Finalist, Indigenous Accountant of the Year
Australian Accounting Awards 2025 Finalist, Diversity and Inclusion Program or Initiative

Meet the Team

Origin Business Consultants delivers a specialised business advisory service focusing on accounting and taxation, research and development, and business support. Led by Jeremy Wolf and supported by a group of talented professionals, we strive to deliver high-quality service with excellent results for any business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers to common questions. Contact Origin Business Consultants if you need help understanding how these matters may apply to your Indigenous corporation or enterprise.

What types of Indigenous organisations does Origin support?

Origin provides accounting, tax, financial governance and business advisory support for Indigenous corporations, community organisations, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and commercial businesses. The services that may be suitable will depend on your entity type, activities, financial position, funding arrangements, records and objectives.

Can Origin help an Indigenous corporation with ORIC compliance?

Yes. Origin can help a corporation understand its financial reporting requirements, prepare financial information, improve record keeping and coordinate applicable annual reporting and audit processes.

The specific reports required depend on the corporation’s size, income, activities and current ORIC requirements. Complete and timely records are needed to prepare accurate reports. Legal governance matters may require advice from a lawyer or direct guidance from ORIC.

What is financial governance for an ORIC corporation?

Financial governance is the system used by directors and management to oversee the corporation’s money, financial decisions and reporting. It may include:

  • Annual budgets and cash flow forecasts
  • Regular financial reports for directors
  • Approval limits and financial delegations
  • Grant and project expenditure tracking
  • Controls for payments, payroll and purchasing
  • Processes for annual reporting and audits

The right framework will depend on the corporation’s size, purpose, programs, rule book, funding conditions and operational risks.

Can Origin help manage grants and funding acquittals?

Yes. Origin can help establish project budgets, track grant income and expenditure, review budget variances and prepare financial information for progress reports and acquittals.

The records required may include invoices, receipts, payroll information, contracts, bank records and evidence that expenditure relates to the funded activity. Requirements differ between funding agreements, and the relevant funding body makes the final decision about whether expenditure and reporting meet its conditions.

Does every Indigenous enterprise need to register with ORIC?

No. ORIC registration does not apply automatically to every Indigenous-owned business or organisation. ORIC administers corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

Other Indigenous enterprises may operate as companies registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, incorporated associations, charities, trusts, partnerships or sole traders. The most suitable structure depends on the organisation’s purpose, ownership, membership, activities, funding arrangements and future objectives. Accounting and legal advice may be required before establishing or changing a structure.

This information is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or individual circumstances. Tax, accounting and business outcomes depend on your circumstances and the rules applying at the relevant time. Consider obtaining professional advice before acting.

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