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Clarity when the stakes are highest

Investigative expertise and financial insight for business owners, operators and investors.

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WHO WE ARE & WHY IT MATTERS

RichMount Advisory is a boutique financial and risk advisory firm who specialise in delivering due diligence insights that others often miss, enabling early intervention before risks escalate into crises.

A specialist partner for organisations that demand more.

About company

Trusted Australia wide

Specialist capability, precisely when it matters.

Across partnerships, suppliers and acquisitions, every deal carries risk. Blue marks represent deals in motion. Red marks reveal where trust broke down, disputes emerged or obligations weren't met. We help organisations avoid becoming another red mark.

Industries we work in

Why Choose Us

Why due diligence matters

Contracts manage consequences. Due diligence prevents them.

Due diligence approach

32%

of Australia’s $565 billion procurement budget is added after signing, caused by weak due diligence controls during the tendering stage.

01 32%

of Australia’s $565 billion procurement budget is added after signing, caused by weak due diligence controls during the tendering stage.

70-90%

of M&A deals fail to achieve their intended outcomes. A key recurring cause: weak or inadequate due diligence.

02 70-90%

of M&A deals fail to achieve their intended outcomes. A key recurring cause: weak or inadequate due diligence.

63%

of Australian organisations that experience fraud carry out no formal fraud risk assessment — a critical vulnerability gap.

03 63%

of Australian organisations that experience fraud carry out no formal fraud risk assessment — a critical vulnerability gap.

12–24 months

of detectable financial distress typically precede corporate collapse.

04 12–24 months

of detectable financial distress typically precede corporate collapse.

Meet Our Team

Senior practitioners. Direct accountability. No layered teams.

Every engagement is led personally by a senior practitioner. Specialist resources — forensic accountants, OSINT analysts, engineers, regulatory specialists — are drawn in as the engagement requires.

Meet Our Directors

Ben Mountford

Director | Chartered Accountant

Ben Mountford

Director | Chartered Accountant

Ben Mountford

Director | Chartered Accountant

Bill Richards

Director | Risk, Due Diligence Advisory

Bill Richards

Director | Risk, Due Diligence Advisory

Bill Richards

Director | Risk, Due Diligence Advisory

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Who we work with

Where the cost of getting it wrong is too high to absorb.

Our clients share three characteristics: a meaningful exposure, a need for independent verification, and a low tolerance for surprise.

Investors & Capital Providers

Professional Services

Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Government & Public Sector

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Boards & Executive Leadership

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BUILT FOR CLARITY

Four principles. One uncompromising standard.

About us

Investigative & Regulatory DNA

Government and regulatory experience that brings procedural rigour and an instinct for what doesn’t sit right.

Specialist Depth Without the Overhead

CFO, risk, valuation, and due diligence expertise — deployed when needed, without the fixed cost.

Independent and Uncompromising

No conflicts, no competing agendas. Just delivering the best outcome, that’s right for your organisation moving forward.

Multidisciplinary, Decision-Grade

Forensic accountants, former regulators, analysts, and engineers — delivering intelligence you can act on with informed advice.

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Advisory Insights

Advisory Insights & News

Strategic commentary, news and real world insights for smarter business

Case Study — Identifying Hidden Risk in Private Lending

A real world example of how structured due diligence uncovers risks beyond traditional financial checks — particularly in unregulated markets where counterparty verification is critical.

Case Study — Identifying Hidden Risk in Private Lending

A real world example of how structured due diligence uncovers risks beyond traditional financial checks — particularly in unregulated markets where counterparty verification is critical.

Case Study: Failure of Vendor Oversight

A real-world example of how weak vendor oversight and inadequate due diligence can expose organisations to significant operational, financial, and reputational risk.

Case Study: Failure of Vendor Oversight

A real-world example of how weak vendor oversight and inadequate due diligence can expose organisations to significant operational, financial, and reputational risk.

Expert advice, industry trends, and practical tips to help you stay informed.

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"The reports are exceptionally good value and reassures us that we made the right decision with our chosen builder."

Dr. Glen Richards

Investor/Developer, Founder and Former CEO of Greencross Vets

We Do the

Thorough Work

So you can move forward knowing the right questions were asked, the right risks were uncovered, and nothing important was left to assumption.

Our promise

We handle the complexity - So you can focus on leading, growing, and moving forward with certainty.

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Legal review assumes capability. We verify it.

Whether you’re preparing for a transaction, responding to a live issue, or strengthening your operational foundations — our specialists are ready to engage.

Get started today

Legal review assumes capability. We verify it.

Whether you’re preparing for a transaction, responding to a live issue, or strengthening your operational foundations — our specialists are ready to engage.

Get started today

Legal review assumes capability. We verify it.

Whether you’re preparing for a transaction, responding to a live issue, or strengthening your operational foundations — our specialists are ready to engage.