Hannah Hiscox Leads Grant Thornton's NFP Practice

Hannah Hiscox has been appointed National Head of Not for Profit (NFP) at Grant Thornton Australia. The appointment recognises her extensive experience in audit and assurance, along with her longstanding involvement in Australia's not-for-profit sector. In her new position, Hiscox will lead Grant Thornton's national NFP industry group, working with specialists across the firm to support organisations navigating financial, operational and regulatory challenges. Hiscox has been associated with Grant Thornton Australia for more than 25 years, having joined the firm in January 2001. She currently serves as a Partner in the Audit and Assurance practice, where she specialises exclusively in the not-for-profit sector. Over the course of her career, she has developed extensive expertise in statutory audits, financial reporting and audit methodologies, helping organisations strengthen financial transparency and address sector-specific requirements. Her professional experience includes advising organisations across health and aged care, community care, education, disability services, social assistance, membership-based organisations and religious institutions. Her work has also involved supporting major charitable organisations, aged care and retirement living providers, and organisations undertaking significant structural changes, including mergers. She brings a strong understanding of the financial sustainability, governance and compliance issues affecting not-for-profit organisations. Hiscox holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from Central Queensland University and a Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Non-profit Studies). She is also a Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor. Commenting on her appointment, she highlighted her commitment to building on the foundations of Grant Thornton's NFP practice and helping organisations strengthen their financial positions while continuing to deliver meaningful outcomes for their communities. Her appointment further strengthens Grant Thornton Australia's industry-focused leadership and its commitment to supporting the not-for-profit sector.