At Tax Stuff, we provide independent SMSF Audit Services and Superannuation Audit Services for Central Coast SMSF trustees and superannuation fund managers. Our role is to help ensure your fund meets all regulatory requirements through thorough, objective audits that are accurate, compliant, and delivered without unnecessary stress. We support trustees with legally required annual SMSF audits, comprehensive compliance reviews, and clear reporting, helping you meet ATO obligations with confidence and peace of mind.
Annual SMSF audits are a legal requirement under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act). Every self-managed super fund must be independently audited each financial year, regardless of whether contributions were made or benefits were paid.
A compliant SMSF audit includes both a financial audit and a compliance audit. Together, these reviews assess whether your fund’s financial statements are accurate and whether the fund has operated in line with superannuation law. Engaging qualified auditors for SMSF Audit Services helps trustees identify risks early, reduce exposure to penalties, and maintain regulatory protection.
Audits must be completed before the SMSF Annual Return is lodged with the ATO. Delays or incomplete documentation can impact lodgement timelines and lead to compliance issues. With professional Superannuation Audit Services, trustees gain certainty that their audit obligations are met correctly and on time.
We use modern, cloud-based audit platforms to deliver efficient, transparent, and secure SMSF Audit Services. Digital document management allows trustees to upload records securely, track audit progress in real time, and maintain complete audit trails.
These systems reduce paperwork, expedite review times, and enhance accuracy by ensuring that all documentation is clearly recorded and readily accessible. Our digital processes support timely audits and minimise back-and-forth requests, helping trustees stay on track for lodgement deadlines.
By leveraging advanced audit technology, Tax Stuff delivers thorough Superannuation Audit Services while reducing administrative burden and unnecessary delays.
Our Central Coast team can setup and support you in getting a user-friendly accounting software in place to manage your SMSF.
We offer assistance with registering for essential government bodies, identifiers and meeting your SMSF tax obligations.
We offer continuous support and grow with you to navigate the challenges of managing your SMSF, with expert advice just a call away.
Many SMSF trustees prefer working with an experienced, independent superannuation auditor who understands both compliance obligations and local trustee needs. At Tax Stuff, we support Central Coast SMSF trustees with reliable, thorough audit services delivered by professionals who know the SMSF landscape.
Our audit support includes:
As part of our broader SMSF Services, we work alongside accountants and advisors to ensure your fund is audit-ready and compliant year after year.
Although SMSF trustees manage their own fund, independent audits are legally required. Choosing a registered, experienced auditor provides essential protection and confidence.
Our SMSF Audit Services offer:
We work closely with accountants, including our Business Accountants, to ensure audits are efficient, accurate, and professionally managed.
Would you like to book an appointment with one of our skilled accountants? Do you have a question, or would you simply like to make an enquiry? Please fill out our contact form, and a member of our friendly team will get back to you within 24 hours.
SMSF audit compliance is governed by strict independence and professional standards. Approved SMSF auditors must be independent; they cannot audit a fund in which they have a financial interest or a close personal or business relationship with the trustees.
Audits must follow Australian auditing and assurance standards, including a financial audit (Part A) and a compliance audit (Part B). These reviews assess compliance with the SIS Act, Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations, and relevant guidance such as GS 009 for SMSFs.
Non-compliance can result in serious consequences, including penalties, tax implications, or even disqualification from funding. By engaging qualified professionals, trustees reduce personal liability and strengthen regulatory protection.
Approved auditors are registered with ASIC, subject to ongoing professional obligations, and required to maintain competence and professional indemnity insurance. When SMSFs are part of broader structures, such as a Trust Fund, or linked to business activities, coordinated compliance becomes even more important.
Our team delivers independent, accurate SMSF Audit Services with local Central Coast support and professional expertise. We work efficiently, communicate clearly, and help trustees meet audit and lodgement obligations with confidence.
Book your SMSF audit or speak to an auditor today. We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
For trustees needing aligned support across accounting, advisory, or Tax Return Services, our team can help ensure everything works together seamlessly.
Your SMSF audit must be completed each financial year before lodging the SMSF Annual Return with the ATO.
Typically, financial statements, bank records, investment documents, contribution records, and trustee minutes are required.
Timeframes vary depending on documentation quality, but most audits are completed within a few weeks once records are received.
If breaches are identified, the auditor may issue an Auditor’s Contravention Report. Trustees are usually given an opportunity to rectify issues.
Auditor independence rules apply. In most cases, the auditor must be separate from the accounting provider.
Common issues include contribution cap breaches, incorrect valuations, related-party transactions, and documentation gaps.
Independent audits help ensure compliance, identify risks early, and provide regulatory assurance that protects trustees and their fund.
