Audit Services Sunshine Coast
An audit provides credibility and confidence in a set of financial statements so that other parties such as Government Departments or shareholders know the accounts are accurate and fair. The team at Wardle Partners Accountants, pride themselves on accuracy, speed, and expert analysis of your financial data and records. When you partner with us for your audit, you can guarantee outstanding expertise, transparency, and discretion.
Audit Accountants Sunshine Coast Queensland
Going through an audit can be a stressful time for any business or oganisation. At Wardle Partners Accountants, we are committed to making our audit services as easy as possible, while supporting you and your business or organisation through every step of the process.
Apart from fulfilling mandatory statutory requirements, a thorough and independent audit of your organisation’s finances, systems and processes can provide a level of confidence that you are operating as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Wardle Partners Auditors have a vast amount of experience in delivering audit services to a diverse range of organisation’s in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Our audit firm, based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, is committed to delivering more than just an expected audit report. We share our knowledge and experience to assist you in meeting your statutory obligations and record-keeping requirements.
Our Audit Services
Real Estate Trust Account Audits
It is extremely important for any real estate agent operating a trust account to appoint an auditor at the outset of opening a trust bank account. By doing so enables you to avoid missing deadlines which can involve penalties, convictions, or even worse; loss of license!
Agents must set up and maintain their trust account(s) records in accordance with:
These laws are made to ensure that trust money held by agents is properly accounted for and handled correctly.
Auditors Sunshine Coast are required to perform two unannounced audit visits per year. This is followed by a final audit and preparation of a prescribed annual audit report which is to be filed with relevant authority within four months after the reporting date.
The friendly, approachable team at Wardle Partners have been performing sales and rental trust account audits for the Real Estate industry for many years and are committed to removing the stress and headache by assisting you to be fully prepared.
Not for Profit Incorporated Associations
Audit requirements for Incorporated Associations in Queensland vary dependent upon the size of the entity. Wardle Partners audit services Sunshine Coast can determine whether your association requires to be audited and if so, will help you every step of the way so that you meet your audit requirements under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981.
Our team educates and assists an extensive range of Incorporated Associations across Queensland including community groups and not-for-profit bodies.
We understand such organisations have different needs to other entities/businesses in terms of their objectives, committees and the financial environment in which they operate. Our Sunshine Coast audit team can provide the information you need to ensure the organisations financial systems are solid and we can also help with the implementation of appropriate accounting systems if required.
We will make you aware of any improvements, procedures and internal controls we identify throughout the audit process and ensure the audit report is furnished in time for the Annual General Meeting.
Management Rights Audits
For owners of Management Rights, remaining compliant with governing standards is important to your business and licensing requirements, regardless of whether you are a seasoned operator or new to the industry.
Similar to Real Estate Agents, Management Rights owners are also required to set up and maintain their trust account audit(s) in accordance with:
- Agents Financial Administration Act 2014; and
- Agents Financial Administration Regulation 2014
Auditors are also required to perform two unannounced audit visits per year. This is followed by a final audit and preparation of a prescribed annual audit report which is to be filed with the relevant authority within four months after the reporting date.
There are many rules regarding these audits. It helps to have a trusted Management Rights auditor on hand to help you through these complexities.
The Sunshine Coast is a popular tourist destination with many Management Rights businesses, making Wardle Partners well positioned to have the necessary experience to take care of your trust account audit obligations.
Church Audits
If your church has never engaged an outside party to perform any level of service related to the financial statements it can seem overwhelming but does not need to be!
Wardle Partners understand and support the ethos of your church to provide advice that is sound and relevant to your situation. We recognize the differences between church finances and that of community associations and businesses.
Our Sunshine Coast audit team can provide the information you need to ensure the organisation’s financial systems foundations are solid and we will assist in implementing appropriate accounting systems if required.
We will bring your attention to any improvements, procedures and internal controls we identify throughout the audit process.
Grant Acquittals
Have you obtained a Government grant and require the expenditure acquittal to be audited? Our experienced audit team can take care of this for you.
We have performed such work for small organisation’s through to larger ones, such as the Sunshine Coast City Council.
Each grant is unique in its purpose, terms and reporting process. Our audit services Sunshine Coast will tailor our services as necessary in order to meet the requirements of each grant and the associated reporting deadlines.
Schools P&Cs Audits
Is your school’s P&C involved in any of these commercial activities?
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
- Bookshop
- Uniform Shop
- Tuckshop
If so, let us help you understand your requirements and responsibilities. Our P&C audit specialists can look after your school’s P&C annual audit needs.
Large Proprietary Companies, Public Companies and ACNC Charity Audits
Large proprietary companies must prepare and lodge a financial report and a director’s report for each financial year. The accounts must be audited unless the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) grants relief.
A proprietary company is defined as ‘large’ for a financial year if it satisfies at least two of the below criteria:
- The consolidated revenue for the financial year of the company and any entities it controls is $50 million or more
- The value of the consolidated gross assets at the end of the financial year of the company and any entities it controls is $25 million or more, and
- The company and any entities it controls have 100 or more employees at the end of the financial year
Public companies have extensive reporting and auditing obligations each year. Medium charities (with annual revenue of more than $250,000 but less than $1 million) are required to submit financial reports that have been either reviewed or audited, while larger charities (with annual revenue over $1 million) must submit audited financial reports.
The three entities listed in this category require the auditor to be a registered company auditor. Wardle Partners are not registered company auditors and are therefore unable to perform them.
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Wardle Partners have been my personal accountants since around 1983, and they have looked after my business accounting and also Trust Account auditing since 2008. They have always acted with courtesy and professionalism, from when I was just a simple individual tax payer, to running a complicated business and Trust Account. I have nothing negative to say about them and can highly recommend using their services for whatever your accounting needs are.
The Caloundra Chamber of Commerce has engaged Wardle Partners as our auditors for several years now. You expect auditors to be thorough, investigative, competent and complete in their work and our experience is that Wardle Partners always are. But, additionally they are very human and engaging and the audit is actually something that we never fear. Each year it’s a pleasure to have Mark and Donna in the office for a short period. They do their very best to work to our timelines and are always available to answer tricky questions in between audits. We love their approach and respect the professional service that we get each and every year from the team.
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As Cabinet Treasurer for Lions District 201Q3 for the past three years, I have received exceptional service from Wardle Partners. Wardle Partners have been our organisations Auditors for quite a few years and all my predecessors have the same opinion of this Practice. The level of communication and delivery is always timely and their willingness to assist us in improving our accounting standards and practices has been most helpful. We have appreciated Wardle Partners patience and encouragement to the Treasurers of this organisation as the responsible Officers change quite frequently which means Wardle Partners have to deal with differing levels of competency. As District Treasurer, I am personally grateful for their assistance and guidance and would not hesitate in recommending them to other Lions organisations.
Wardle Partners have been our accounts since the inception of our business. The team made it easy to set up our company and look after all our taxation needs. We have been happy with their professionalism right from the start. Their advice has been invaluable over the past few years. The service provided has been and continues to be exceptional. Friendly reminders that the BAS is due, to efficient and thorough auditing. They’re always just a phone call away.
Ready to get started?
Wardle Partners have developed a fantastic reputation for our audit and assurance services over many years. Our team set extremely high standards and will help you get more from your audit. In addition to your audit report, our Sunshine Coast auditors will provide detailed audit findings to bring out practical opportunities for development thereby offering key stakeholders confidence in your results.
Contact us today to obtain a quote.
Other Services
At Wardle Partners Accountants & Advisors we offer a range of services which are customised to your individual needs. Our services include individual and business accounting and Taxation needs, Auditing and Self Managed Superannuation Fund.
Business Accounting
Whether you are starting out in business, have an established business or are looking at selling your business our experienced team of business accountants have the solution that’s right for you.
New Businesses
If you are looking to start up a new business or purchase an existing business, our team of business accountants provide individualised solutions that are right for you.
Consulting & Advice
Our aim is to ensure your business achieves the potential it is capable of. We have the know-how and experience to offer advice that helps you run your business more effectively.
Self Managed Superannuation
Wardle Partners and their financial planning division, Compass Financial Solutions, are SMSF experts who can assist in establishing a superannuation fund that will enable you to reach your financial retirement goals.
Taxation Strategies
At Wardle Partners we offer a full range of taxation strategies. Our taxation consulting division is nationally recognised and we offer advice based on proven knowledge and experience.
QBCC Compliance
Do you want peace of mind that your financial reports are submitted to the QBCC right the first time? Let us take care it for you. Allowing you to get on with running your business.
