Ralph Martin has over 15 years of experience in providing external audit services. He was audit technical director at Crowe Horwath before becoming national technical director, assurance and advisory at RSM in July 2016. Mr Martin provides technical advisory services to a diverse range of clients and industries in both the public and private sector with a particular focus on mining and mining services, property and construction, and the SME sector. He frequently presents to internal and external clients on a range of issues including auditing standards, accounting standards and interpretations, professional and ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. He also has responsibility for the practical application of RSM’s quality assurance, risk management and independence policies.