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Our first meeting is our opportunity to get to know you, your business or organisation, your financial affairs, and of course for you to get to know us. We will have a discussion about your business, it’s history, structure, ownership, trading and future opportunities. We will clearly explain the role we can play, and can give you an indication of costs.

Once you make the decision to appoint FAJ as your accounting or audit firm, we will prepare an engagement letter that sets out our respective obligations and expectations. From there we will contact your previous accountant or auditor as a courtesy and gather any information required for handover and change your details with the Australian Taxation Office or other regulatory bodies.

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FAJ is Fremantle’s leading accounting and audit firm.

For individual clients - we prepare around 5,000 Tax Returns each year and have decades of experience. Unlike some of our competitors, our team members are experienced degree qualified accountants who specialise in tax. Each of them commits to regular training on current issues, provided by a firm that has been preparing tax returns since 1930. When you choose FAJ to prepare your personal tax return, you have peace of mind that your return will be prepared accurately, and that you will get every deduction you are entitled to.

For business clients - we aim to build a life-long relationship with you. Most of our team have been with us for decades, meaning you deal with the same accountant - someone who knows and understands your business. We can take care of your annual compliance as well as providing you with strategic planning and advice, or just acting as a professional sounding board. We are practical, caring, we think outside of the box and we love solving problems.

For audit clients - we go the extra mile to identify strengths and weaknesses of your organisation, determine ways to improve productivity and reduce costs, and give you the tools you need to build in your success. And we never miss a deadline.

For bookkeeping clients - we ensure that you have organised and up to date record keeping so that you can make informed decisions, and take the drama out of quarterly and year-end reporting. We understand and utilise the latest technology and systems to streamline data entry, saving you time to get on with growing your business.

Your SMSF audit must be completed before you lodge your fund’s annual return with the ATO. Typically, this is due by May 15 for most funds, but deadlines may vary based on lodgement history.

If you are a new client to our firm you will need to bring suitable proof of identity documents to your first appointment. See our FAQ in ID for new clients for more information.

For individual clients - please click this link for a downloadable list of information you may need to bring to your appointment. Please note that the list is not exhaustive.

For business clients - your accountant will advise you of the information we require to complete your engagement, but will often include access to your accounting software, certain expense invoices and bank statements.

For audit clients - our Audit Admininstrator will provide a detailed list of the information required from you for us to complete your audit.

An audit ensures your financial records are accurate, comply with legal requirements, and provide transparency for stakeholders. Some entities are legally required to undergo audits (either as legislated, as required by a regulatory body, or as prescribed by the organisations's constitution), while others choose them for added credibility and financial oversight.

Yes we do. If your your not for profit organisation, club, school or child care centre operates with the help of funding through grants or other mechanisms, a condition of the funding will require substantiation of the receipt and expenditure of the money. Our team can perform this as part of your annual audit, or we can arrange a separate audit if you prefer.

Our preference is to meet in person where possible as for many clients it results in a more personalised experience. However we are more than happy to consult via alternate methods including video, telephone, email or mail.

Through our years of experience auditing not for profits we have gained expertise in setting up charities and providing ongoing assistance, including all registrations and applying for deductible gift status.

We can audit an SMSF provided we have not been involved in the prepartion of financial statements. Where we act as the accountant for an SMSF, we can arrange for an audit to be conducted by an appropriate external auditing firm.

We provide independent auditing, financial statement reviews, compliance audits, internal audits, and risk management services for businesses, not-for-profits, government entities and self-managed super funds, including any audits that are required to be completed by a Registered Company Auditor.

Typical documents include financial statements, bank statements, invoices, contracts and payroll records, as well as view only access to your accounting software. We will provide a detailed list specific to your organisation prior to commencing the audit.

Yes, we specialise in audits of all not for profit entities including clubs for sports such as football, cricket, yachting, golf and bowls, as well as cultural and community clubs.

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An SMSF audit is a mandatory annual review of your self-managed super fund’s financial statements and compliance with superannuation laws. It must be conducted by an independent, registered SMSF auditor.

Simply contact our team to arrange an audit. We’ll guide you through the process and ensure compliance with all ATO requirements.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires all SMSFs to undergo an annual audit to ensure compliance with superannuation regulations and financial reporting requirements. Failure to complete an audit can result in penalties.

Only an ASIC-approved SMSF auditor can conduct your audit. The auditor must be independent and cannot provide financial advice or prepare financial statements for your SMSF.

If your SMSF has compliance issues, the auditor will issue a management letter outlining the concerns. In serious cases, the auditor must report breaches to the ATO via an Auditor Contravention Report (ACR). Penalties or corrective actions may be required.

An SMSF audit includes two parts:

• Financial Audit: Examines the accuracy of the fund’s financial records.
• Compliance Audit: Ensures the SMSF complies with super laws, including contribution limits, investment restrictions, and pension rules.