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Audit Services
Hi everyone
Thank you for visiting to our website. Let me briefly explain what an audit service is.
An audit provides an independent opinion on the financial report of the entity of the year end and provides assurance to the reader that the financial statements are fairly stated and are not materially misstated. But that’s not all an audit does.
Hi everyone
Thank you for visiting to our website. Let me briefly explain what an audit service is.
An audit provides an independent opinion on the financial reports of an entity. It can be current or for the year end accounts. It’s purpose is to provide assurance to the reader that the financial statements are fairly stated. It helps them be sure that figures are not materially misstated. But that’s not all an independent audit service does.
An account audit is undertaken in real time. It can can deal with the state of play both in the present and the past. The are primarily effective at the date of the audit. An audit service does not only report past performance, but also has a focus on current performance and stability. It can be seen as the barometer for a business heath check. It brings management, directors, owners and stakeholders to account.
Integrity from both sides is a critical component of a successful Audit. The auditor has a statutory responsibility at law, to report to the appropriate authority any breaches of the law. This has a much a wider perspective than one might think (NoClar). However, the auditor is also bound by the privacy legislation (Privacy Act). So your information is safe.
An independent auditor is also bound by the APES standards and the Australian Auditing Standards where applicable. They have to maintain regard to the Australian Accounting and Reporting Standards when signing the financial statements of an entity.
Whilst most audit services are focused on compliance, an audit can be still be very engaging and mutually rewarding. The client is always given feedback on all audit findings and a chance to rectify any issues.
In this way a professional audit service adds value to the business.
An audit is undertaken in real time dealing with the state of play both in the present and the past, primarily at the date of the audit. An audit does not only report past performance but also has a focus on current performance and stability and is the barometer for a business heath check. It brings management, directors, owners and stakeholders to account.
Integrity from both side is a critical component of a successful Audit. The auditor has a statutory responsibility at law to report to the appropriate authority breaches of the law and has a much a wider perspective than one might think (NoClar). However, the auditor is also bound by the privacy legislation (Privacy Act). So your information is safe.
An auditor is also bound by the APES standards and the Australian Auditing Standards where applicable and have regard to the Australian Accounting and Reporting Standards in signing the financial statements of an entity.
Whilst the audit is focussed on compliance audits in the main, an audit can be still be very engaging and mutually rewarding. The client always is always given feedback on audit findings and a chance to rectify any issues.
In this way an audit adds value to the business.
Company Audits
At GPS we can help all types of businesses when they require a company audit. This includes any type of statutory audit which may be required pursuant to the Corporations Act and other specific legislations.
Along with this, we can provide additional services when it comes to preparing statutory financial statements. Clients often call upon us to do this when there needs are complex and need to be ASIC compliant.
GPS can quickly advise if an audit or review is required by your company. We will also advise on what the appropriate level of reporting required, based on the type of company the audit is for.
If you would like to find out more about this type of audit, then click through to our company audit page here.
Not for Profit Audits
The Not For Profit sector covers Clubs and associations, Religious organisations, Public interest entities, Incorporated and Unincorporated entitles, Public and Private Ancillary Funds and Parent and Citizens Associations.
The Not for Profit sector has undergone some significant changes in aspects of governance, financial reporting, operational performance and effectiveness. This is premised by the creation of the Australian Charities and Not-For Profit Corporation (ACNC) legislation. The values established under this legislation bring into focus a sector that had little or no regulation in place, in respect to governance and accountability.
Paramount in this process is fraud minimisation, money laundering, misuse or misdirection of funds raised publicly or otherwise.
Audit forms a vital link in overviewing all aspects of performance, a watchdog role when needed and assistance with compliance with the Australian accounting and reporting standards.
Assurance audits and Reviews
Assurance audits and reviews incorporates real estate businesses, accountants, solicitors, retail turnover reviews, grant acquittals compliance reviews and the like. Assurance audits and reviews have their base in legislation in the main and are designed to provide confidence and reasonable certainty to the user of those reports.
Assurance audit and reviews are now clearly defined by the APES standards. Practitioners undertaking these types of activities must not only comply with the prescribed audit standards but also have regard to the recently revised APES standards effective from 1 January 2020.
GPS has the ability to undertake audits and reviews which provide a level of assurance to the regulator that the licensee or person responsible have complied with the appropriate legislation.
With respect to real estate businesses, accountants and solicitors these assurances relate to the management of monies held in trust.
Special investigations are based on ‘agreed to procedures’ based on the nature of the investigations. GPS currently has experience in the assessment of business losses in respect to property insurance claims, working with insurance companies, loss adjustors and brokers in relation to these matters.
Compliance reviews effect a wide range of areas including financial services, licensing, not for profit entities such as associations and companies limited by guarantee and grant acquittals.
The key differences between Audit and Review relate to the extent of control and substantive testing required and the limitation on audit opinion prescribed.
The Australian Standards Review Engagements are specific standards covering this type of work, examples include ASRE 2000 (Financial Report where the reviewer is not the auditor), ASRE 2400 (compliance reviews) ASRE 2405 Historical Information (Forensic), ASRE 2410 (Financial Report by appointed auditor- Associations); ASRE 2415 (Companies Limited by Guarantee).
The form of the reports is often determined by the applicable legislation. Reporting is often pre-formatted and based on compliance requirements.
Audits For Self Management Superannuation Funds
GPS through its principal Gary Smith has a long-standing reputation for providing efficient, effective and truly independent audit support for accountants and administrators in the audit of Self Managed Superannuation Funds. Gary is not only a registered superannuation auditor, but also a registered company auditor.
How GPS works
GPS currently has established relationships with Accountants and Administrators and often provides guidance on audit and compliance requirements in the form of checklists and designated forms for trustee declarations and disclosures.
The audit of a SMSF comprises a financial audit of the fund in order to establish that the financial report is fairly stated and not materially misstated together with a compliance audit which assesses SIS compliance.
GPS provides general advice and refers any specific issues arising on individual funds, if necessary, to an external specialist. “Heffron”.
GPS works with its clients and trustees to resolve issues and deal with potential breaches in an open communication environment prior to issuing any contraventions.
Monitoring
The superannuation industry is monitored closely by the Australian Taxation Office and regulated by ASIC. The role of the administrator is to assist the Trustees in compiling a financial report and to provide specific advice on the management of the fund.
The primary focus of the audit is ensuring the financial report is fairly presented and not materially misstated and to ensure compliance with the legislation and to report to ASIC and the ATO on contraventions by trustees. Trustees are advised to consult with their accountants and auditors in a proactive environment.
Independence
GPS prides itself on the its audit independence being an audit only firm and can provide the assurance necessary to both Trustees and Administrators by performing a watchdog role in the activities of the fund.
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