“I am driven by a natural curiosity to uncover the facts and solve the problem.”
Luke Deakin
About
Luke is enthusiastic and willing to approach any challenge.
Luke has eight years experience working with KordaMentha Forensic on a number of high-profile investigation and dispute engagements. His experience includes assisting with procurement fraud and conflict of interest investigations, financial investigations in both a criminal corruption matter and tax disputes with the ATO, and the investigation of misappropriation of assets and fraud in not-for-profit entities.
Luke also has experience assisting with the preparation of expert reports submitted in various Australian Courts and for the matter of arbitration in the International Chamber of Commerce.
Luke is driven by the opportunity to develop solutions to problems, and to connect the dots in uncovering the facts. He has a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to explore new situations and is determined to understand each individual issue. He has a good eye for detail to find the solution the client needs.
Expertise
- Funds flow analysis
- Forensic accounting
- Disputes
- Investigations
Education and accreditations
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Macquarie University.
Memberships
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Significant Engagements
- Assisting with the financial investigation and asset tracing of several individuals and businesses for the purpose of preparing an independent expert report in a criminal corruption matter
- Investigation of accounting irregularities and misuse of government grants in relation to a not-for-profit entity in the education sector
- Investigation of accounting irregularities and misuse of government grants in relation to a not-for-profit entity in the healthcare sector
- Investigation into alleged corrupt executives of a government owned entity in Papua New Guinea
- Financial analysis and performance review of a company in the context of a tax dispute
- Financial investigation and asset tracing of numerous entities and individuals associated with the non-payment of excise and other taxes.
