Melbourne Royal

Live in 4 Months: Melbourne Royal’s Finance Transformation

May 15, 2026
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Elaine Birch
Content and Communications Manager

Melbourne Royal is a unique not-for-profit organisation operating across three distinct areas: a major events venue, the Melbourne Royal Show, and a globally recognised food and beverage awards programme. With multiple business units and complex financial requirements, the organisation needed a finance system capable of supporting structure, scale, and flexibility.

The Challenge

Outdated systems and fragmented processes

Melbourne Royal’s previous accounting system was server-based and nearing end-of-life, forcing the organisation to re-evaluate its finance technology.

At the same time, finance processes were spread across multiple systems for purchasing and invoicing, creating inefficiencies and limiting visibility.

This fragmented setup made reporting more complex and increased the manual effort required across the finance team.

The Solution

A structured, multi-entity finance platform

After evaluating several options, Melbourne Royal selected AccountsIQ for its usability, cost-effectiveness, and strong multi-entity capabilities.

The platform enabled the team to restructure their general ledger and align financial reporting with their organisational model.

A structured implementation process, supported by regular check-ins, ensured a smooth transition and successful go-live within four months.

The Results

AccountsIQ has helped Melbourne Royal restructure our finance and reporting, putting us in a great position for the future.
Anthony Bongiovanni
Senior Financial Accountant

Streamlined workflows, better reporting, and time savings

Since implementing AccountsIQ, Melbourne Royal has transformed its finance operations:

  • Streamlined purchase order workflows across the organisation
  • Improved reporting flexibility and visibility
  • Faster, more efficient transaction management
  • Significant time savings across finance processes

The system has also enabled finance to better support the wider organisation, providing clearer insights and improved control.