Moore Australia has announced the appointment of Michael Sutherland as National Head of Quality, effective 1 February.
Moore Australia is a network of four independent audit, accounting and advisory firms, with 600+ staff and 13 offices across Australia and a member of Moore Global, one of the world’s leading accounting and advisory networks.
Michael brings more than 12 years’ professional experience across audit, quality and governance roles, spanning professional services and the public sector. He joins the national leadership team from network member firm Moore Australia (VIC/TAS) where he currently serves as Audit Operations Lead within the Audit and Assurance division.
Michael has extensive experience in audit, quality and governance, including prior roles at a big-4 firm and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO). At VAGO, he worked directly with executive leadership on the design and documentation of systems of quality management, audit quality policy frameworks, engagement quality inspections and the publication of transparency reporting.
In his new role, Michael will lead Moore Australia’s quality management framework, supporting the ongoing implementation and enhancement of regulatory processes. He will work closely with firm leaders and service line teams to strengthen consistency, regulatory readiness and a culture of continuous improvement across the network.
David Tomasi, Chair of Moore Australia, said the appointment reflects the network’s ongoing commitment to quality and public trust.
“Robust quality frameworks sit at the heart of confidence in our profession, and the strength of our quality framework is the foundation of our reputation and licence to operate. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, it is essential that firms invest in strong systems, disciplined governance and capable leadership. I welcome Michael’s appointment, which reinforces our focus on quality and governance as a strategic priority.”
David Tomasi — ChairmanMichael is a Chartered Accountant and holds degrees in Commerce and Arts from the University of Melbourne.
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