Ian McPhee was appointed as Auditor-General for the Commonwealth of Australia on 11 March 2005.
His previous position was Deputy Secretary, Financial Management Group, Department of Finance and Administration, where his responsibilities included managing and providing policy advice to the Finance Minister on the budget and financial management framework; budget and financial reporting, and analysis for whole of government purposes; public sector superannuation; and the Office of Evaluation and Audit.
From 1998 to January 2003, Mr McPhee was Deputy Auditor-General at the Australian National Audit Office, where he was responsible to the Auditor-General for the delivery of the performance and assurance audit programs of the Office.
Prior to his appointment as Deputy Auditor-General at the ANAO Mr McPhee was head of the Financial Management, and Transport and Government Divisions in the then Department of Finance.
Mr McPhee holds the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), University of Central Queensland, 1972
- Bachelor of Arts (Computing Studies) University of Canberra, 1978
Mr McPhee was awarded the Public Service Medal 2002 for outstanding public service to public sector accounting and auditing, and the development of industry accounting standards.
Mr McPhee is a member of several professional bodies, some of which are listed here: Fellow CPA Australia: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia: Member, Australian Auditing & Assurance Standards Board: and a Member of the International Auditing & Assurance Standards Board.
Last updated: 20 November 2006