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Schon Condon, RFD
Consulting Principal
Across a professional journey spanning over 45 years and encompassing roles in notable firms like Hungerford’s, Arthur Andersen, and Jones Condon, Schon Condon is currently the Managing Principal of Condon Advisory Group, a nationally recognised firm specialising in Forensic Accounting, Solvency, and Turnaround Practices.
He is a Registered Company Auditor, Registered Tax Agent, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy appointed by the Federal Court of Australia, and an Official Liquidator appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW.
Background:
His educational background comprises a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Technology Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Management from the University of Canberra, and graduation from the Australian Command and Staff College, Canberra.
With industries including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, construction, real estate, finance, medical, marketing, import/export, transport, and not-for-profits, Schon is an accomplished professional with expertise in accounting, management, and diverse business realms like litigation, forensic accounting, taxation, audits, crisis and turnaround management, asset valuation, investigations, and executorships. He’s adept at implementing turnaround plans and overseeing business and trust operations, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding assets and managing financial distress in various companies. His versatile skill set extends to serving as an advisor, witness, mentor, and legal expert in both State and Federal Courts, advocating for the interests of plaintiffs and defendants.
Schon maintains active membership in several esteemed professional bodies, ensuring compliance with the necessary technical qualifications:
- Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Foundation Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
- Member of the Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM)
- Member of the Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners (AIIP)
- Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA)
- Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Fellow of CPA Australia
- Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Fellow of National Tax & Accountants Association (NTAA)
- Fellow of Tax Institute of Australia (TIA)
- Member of Turnaround Management Australia (TMA)
Additionally, Schon has maintained a portfolio of various leadership positions beyond his current Firm throughout his career, including:
- Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners (AIIP) – Director
- Chamber Alliance of Western Sydney (CAWS) – President
- Parramatta Chamber of Commerce – Former President
- Parramatta Light Rail, Business Reference Group – Chairman
- Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company – Director, Governance and Finance Committee Member
- River City Voices Ltd – Director
- The Salvation Army – Chair, Central Area Business Appeal
- The Order of St John, Knights Hospitaller – Prior Emeritus, Knight Grand Cross of Saint John
- Windsor RSL – Trustee
- Army – Lieutenant Colonel
- Convener – Parramatta Accountants Discussion Group
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