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What Our Clients Say:
Access Super Audit met all of our criteria for our SMSF auditor panel: 1. A high level of qualifications, experience and knowledge. 2. Availability to answer technical queries and provide assistance. 3. Work performed in Australia and a reasonably priced fixed fee. The level of communication is excellent, and the audit queries we receive give us a great deal of confidence in the quality of the work provided. The work is always completed quickly and efficiently. We have no hesitation in recommending Access Super Audit and would be happy to speak directly with anyone seeking further information.
I work from a remote location and have clients in distant places so needed to be able to communicate, deliver and receive documents electronically. Vivian worked with me to develop a system that works well for both of us, resulting in prompt turn-around of work for my clients whilst keeping costs under control. Vivian’s depth of knowledge is also reflected in the fact that she has helped me with a couple of ‘curly questions’ that I just couldn’t find the answer to. I would recommend Vivian’s services to anyone who is looking for prompt and reliable auditing at great value.
Access Super Audit charges a fixed audit fee, so there are never any surprises in the billing. The firm specialises in SMSF audits and communicates all client-related issues through us. Audit turnaround is prompt, with priority given to funds approaching their lodgement deadlines. We can trust Access Super Audit to complete the work on time and to an excellent standard. The team is always happy to discuss SMSF-related matters and shares its knowledge generously. Our queries are answered promptly. I highly recommend Access Super Audit to other accountants seeking a reliable SMSF audit service.
Access Super Audit has been performing our SMSF audits for 12 years, during a period of significant and ongoing change. Providing much more than a year-end audit, Access Super Audit is a valuable resource and sounding board. With the team’s current technical knowledge, pragmatic and proactive approach, and attentiveness to our queries, they have helped us guide our mutual clients through what can sometimes feel like uncharted waters.
Efficient, Time-Saving Audit Process
Our in-house designed platform streamlines both the audits and the communication processes, delivering fast results while significantly reducing the burden of your manual tasks.
Attention to Detail and Reliable SMSF Reporting
Our meticulous procedures ensure a high standard of accuracy in your financial reporting.
Expertise in Auditing Complex SMSF Structures
We excel at solving problems. Our extensive experience in SMSF audits ensures that we provide clear and effective solutions for the most complex fund scenarios.
Technical Support and Compliance Assurance
Our same-day technical support ensures that you have the assistance you need, exactly when you need it. With timely access to support, you will have peace of mind that your funds remain fully compliant throughout the year.
Efficient, Time-Saving SMSF Audit Process
Attention to Detail and Reliable SMSF Reporting
Expertise in Complex SMSF Structures
Technical Support and Compliance Assurance
SMSF Audit — Unlocking Efficiency for Your Firm
We deliver audits tailored to modern accounting firms. Our audit process is built around clear communication, efficient document handling and proactive support, backed by purpose-built technology developed for the way we work.
Our online audit portal combines automatic document referencing, multi-party communication and workflow tracking. We guarantee a 10-business-day turnaround, with many audits completed within 2–5 business days.
We maintain a comprehensive library of audit checklists and trustee declarations covering a wide range of fund scenarios, allowing evidence requirements to be identified before the audit begins. Our two-layered review process is designed for consistent and high-quality outcomes.
Where compliance issues arise, we draw on extensive knowledge of SIS compliance and breach management, together with experience from similar matters, to help resolve issues practically.
SMSF Audit Process
We follow a structured SMSF audit process designed for accounting firms handling multiple funds.
Our turnaround time is 10 business days.
Create Your Account
Register for an account on our secure client portal. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
SMSF Audit PortalAdd a Fund
Add the SMSF you would like us to audit. You can send us the audit documents before the financial statements are signed.
Upload Audit Files
Upload files with or without references. Our portal can automatically reference documents. Referenced files can be uploaded in a zipped folder.
Commonly Asked SMSF Audit Process Questions
What does an SMSF audit involve?
An SMSF audit involves reviewing the fund’s financial statements and assessing compliance with superannuation legislation. This includes verifying balances, reviewing supporting documentation, and ensuring transactions are appropriately recorded and supported.
How do I get started with an audit?
Simply provide your fund details via an online form and register on our client portal. The intuitive interface will guide you through uploading documents. Once everything is submitted, our SMSF auditor will begin the audit, keeping all communication within the portal.
What documents are required for an SMSF audit?
The documents required depend on the fund’s structure and investments. Typically, this includes financial statements, bank statements, investment reports, and supporting documentation for key transactions. Additional evidence may be required where valuations or arrangements are not straightforward.
How are audit issues or breaches handled?
Where issues are identified, they are communicated clearly with an explanation of the underlying concern. In many cases, matters can be resolved before finalisation. Where required, compliance breaches are reported in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Can we request an urgent audit?
Yes, we understand that sometimes an urgent audit is required. While our standard turnaround time is 10 days, we can accommodate urgent requests when necessary. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.
Maximise the full potential of your SMSF audit with Access Super Audit—where technology and expertise meet to deliver fast, accurate, and hassle-free results.
Your SMSF Auditor, Your SMSF Decision Partner
We believe SMSF auditors can add value beyond the annual audit. By keeping an open channel of communication throughout the year, we address technical questions, unusual arrangements and potential compliance issues as they arise.
We aim to operate as a seamless extension of your SMSF service team — focusing on effective communication, complementing your knowledge, improving reporting accuracy and supporting a better experience for your SMSF clients. We stay current with legislative changes and emerging issues, enabling us to address a wide range of SMSF questions.
Working with Our SMSF Auditors
Our role extends beyond meeting statutory audit requirements. Complex situations call for careful interpretation, context and professional judgement. We work alongside our clients to navigate these situations, assessing risks, weighing evidence, and forming positions that can be relied upon.
How does an SMSF auditor help protect your fund and its members?
The value of an SMSF audit lies in the protection it provides to the fund and its members. An independent auditor brings a fresh perspective, questioning arrangements and identifying risks that those closely involved in the fund may overlook. Compliance rules serve a practical purpose: protecting retirement savings from inappropriate transactions, conflicts of interest and non-commercial dealings.
The financial audit matters just as much. Incorrect asset values or income figures can affect tax outcomes, pension calculations and trustees’ decisions. In funds with multiple members, reliable financial reporting also helps ensure each member’s interests are properly represented.
Engaging your auditor before a complex transaction allows compliance concerns and documentation requirements to be considered while changes are still possible. Together, these aspects make the audit a valuable safeguard throughout the life of the fund, beyond completing an annual requirement.
Read more about why engaging an SMSF auditor is more than a legal obligation.
Why is SMSF auditor independence important?
An audit provides an independent check on a fund’s financial statements and compliance. If an auditor or their firm also prepares those statements, they are effectively reviewing their own work. This creates a self-review threat that can compromise their ability to question accounting judgements, recognise errors and report problems objectively.
Separating preparation from audit helps ensure the auditor can critically assess the records and supporting evidence without a conflict of interest. Independence protects the integrity of the audit and gives trustees, members and regulators greater confidence in its conclusions.
Read more about SMSF auditor independence and financial statement preparation.
How do you choose an SMSF auditor?
Start by checking the auditor’s ASIC registration and independence. Then consider their depth of SMSF experience, particularly with the types of investments and arrangements your funds hold. Reliability in an SMSF auditor is ultimately driven by the quality of their judgement, and judgement is shaped by experience.
Your auditor should understand how the rules apply in practice, recognise issues and explain their findings clearly.
Choose an SMSF auditor whose values and approach align with your own. Consider whether you share the same expectations around quality, communication and problem solving.
The biggest firm or lowest fee does not necessarily offer the best fit. Direct access to the auditor, timely answers and clear accountability are important. Good communication matters alongside technical ability. Look for someone approachable who provides reasons, answers questions and helps you understand issues. An initial discussion or an audit of one fund can help you assess whether the auditor’s approach suits your practice.
When should you involve your SMSF auditor in a decision?
Clarity should be established before the audit. A good auditor helps prevent issues, not just identify them.
In straightforward funds, the audit process is largely confirmatory. However, in more complex situations—such as unlisted investments, related party arrangements, or unusual transactions—the rules often require interpretation rather than simple application.
This is where judgement becomes critical. We work alongside you to assess the facts, consider the relevant requirements, and arrive at a position that is both compliant and defensible. Importantly, we help identify blind spots—including risks that may not be immediately visible.
Read more about making better decisions with your SMSF auditor.
How do our SMSF auditors exercise professional judgement?
In practice, decisions are often made based on commercial judgement, which does not always align neatly with legislative requirements. Where the rules are open to interpretation, our role is to bring structure and clarity to the decision-making process.
Many scenarios engage multiple compliance areas simultaneously. Our approach involves identifying key risks, evaluating available evidence, and assessing how a position would stand up under regulatory scrutiny.
We assess each matter on its facts, working towards a position that is supported by evidence and consistent with the applicable legislative requirements.
Over the past 14 years, we have handled hundreds of queries—ranging from routine matters to highly complex issues—and navigated multiple legislative changes. In every case, we have provided our clients with clear, considered outcomes.
What experience do our SMSF auditors bring to complex funds?
We have worked across a wide range of complex scenarios—from intricate spreadsheets and dense documentation to private company restructures and multi-layered entity arrangements.
Our experience includes areas such as derivative trading, finance lease agreements, consolidated business reporting, small business CGT concessions, and pre-1999 trust structures. We have encountered a broad spectrum of situations, and we recognise that new complexities will always emerge.
Where an audit falls outside the ordinary, we focus on understanding the underlying transaction, identifying the relevant legal framework and reaching a supportable audit conclusion, providing you and your clients with peace of mind.
How do we work with accountants and advisers?
We view the audit as part of a broader professional relationship.
Our role is independent, but not isolated. We communicate clearly, provide timely feedback, and engage in discussions where judgement is required. When issues arise, we focus on resolving them collaboratively.
This approach enables accountants and advisers to proceed with confidence, knowing that audit considerations have been thoroughly addressed.
How do you manage SIS breaches?
Our extensive experience in reporting breaches and considering rectification options, combined with an open channel of communication and a collaborative approach, allows us to explore the relevant circumstances, mitigating factors and available options and achieve practical outcomes.