Chair welcome

Welcome to this edition of Pulse

As we move through the first half of 2026, it’s a fitting time to pause and reflect on the momentum building across our firm and the strength that comes from truly connecting our 
people, knowledge and experience.

This edition reflects a recurring theme: connecting the dots. Whether it’s sharing specialist insights across service lines to improve the quality of our outputs or learning as the flow of work unfolds, our collective capability is strongest when we work together. 

The start of 2026 has seen several significant moments for PKF come to life. In March, we welcomed teams from across our core service lines to Sydney for our national NEXUS conference. Earlier in the year, our national team delivered NEXT, the graduate conference held in February, providing graduates from across the network the opportunity to meet, learn and take the next steps in their careers together.

These moments matter, not just for what’s discussed, but for the relationships that form and the confidence they build.

This year also marked the launch of Luca Learning, our agentic AI learning platform. Luca represents our ongoing commitment to supporting our people with access knowledge when they need it.

Building our brand through thoughtful, relevant insight remains a priority. This edition features thought leadership from across the network, including Andrew Beattie’s perspective on the Future of Choice, Alexandra Carvalho’s insights within Audit, and Tom Burton’s exploration of why teams struggle to turn automation ideas into real impact and how to address it. These contributions reflect the depth of expertise across PKF.

We are also seeing increased movement in the Corporate Finance space, alongside growing opportunities to problem-solve with clients in the digital arena. The continued evolution of our CFO advisory service line is another important step forward, responding to the changing needs of businesses seeking practical guidance in increasingly complex environments.

As May draws to a close, many of us are turning our focus to the end of financial year. I wish you all the very best as you navigate the months ahead and step confidently into what’s next.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Pulse, and as always, we welcome your questions, conversations and ideas.

Regards,
Steve Meyn
National Chair, PKF Australia