Inside The NDIS Internal Audit: Your Guide To Mandatory Registration 2026
An NDIS internal audit is more than just a regulatory requirement. It is a safeguard for participants and a benchmark for quality, governance and organisational maturity. Through structured reviews of systems, documentation and service delivery, internal audits help providers identify weaknesses before they escalate into compliance breaches or participant harm. In an environment of intensifying […]
SMSF Borrowing Rules: Flexibility and Exceptions for Trustees
Under Australia’s SMSF borrowing rules, trustees are generally prohibited from borrowing money or maintaining an existing borrowing. This restriction exists to ensure compliance with the sole purpose test, which requires self‑managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to be maintained solely for providing retirement benefits to members or death benefits where a member dies before retirement. However, the […]
Australia’s Auditor Shortage: Why This Is Now a Real Economic Issue
There’s a lot of talk at the moment about Australia’s auditor shortage. From the outside, it can sound like an internal profession problem or a pipeline issue for accounting firms to solve. It’s not. This shortage is now starting to bite in places that matter: regulation, market confidence, public policy and the government’s ability to […]
ATO SMSF Auditor Review: What the ATO Checked and How We Achieved a Strong Result
A Review That Validates Audit Quality and Governance Our recent ATO SMSF auditor review was both a rigorous assessment of our audit practice and a strong validation of how we operate. We approached the review with transparency, confidence in our systems, and a clear understanding of regulatory expectations. The outcome confirmed that our SMSF audit […]
Audit Preparation: How Better Planning Improves Audit Outcomes
Audit Preparation as a Business Advantage Audit preparation directly affects audit quality, efficiency, and value. When organisations plan early and stay prepared, audits become structured and focused rather than disruptive. In today’s evolving regulatory environment, audit preparation is no longer a once‑a‑year activity. Instead, it is an ongoing discipline that supports compliance, transparency, and confident […]
Trust in the Age of AI: How Auditors Can Ensure Data Accuracy
AI’s Growing Role in Auditing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively reshaping the auditing profession. From analysing vast datasets to detecting anomalies invisible to the human eye. AI audit tools promise faster, sharper, and more predictive audits. Yet, trust remains a critical issue. If everyday users question AI-generated news […]
Has Anything Really Changed? ASIC’s 2025 Audit Review and the State of Audit Quality in Australia
Has Anything Really Changed? ASIC’s 2025 Audit Review and the State of Audit Quality in Australia Has Anything Really Changed? ASIC’s 2025 Audit Review and the State of Audit Quality in Australia As Managing Director of National Audits Group, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of audit quality in Australia. ASIC’s 2025 review is not […]
Partner with an Award‑Winning SMSF Audit Firm
We’re delighted to share that National Audits Group has been named SMSF Audit Firm of the Year and awarded the Excellence Award (Company) at the 2025 SMSF Adviser Awards. These honours recognise the things we care about most: independence, quality, and genuine partnerships with the accounting firms we support across Australia. They also reflect the […]
Celebrating Regional Healthcare Excellence: National Audits Group Sponsors the Murrumbidgee Health Awards 2025
At National Audits Group, we believe strong communities start with strong support systems. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the Murrumbidgee Health Awards 2025, an event that shines a light on the exceptional healthcare professionals and organisations making a difference across the region. As Gold Sponsors, we are pleased to back the region’s flagship celebration […]
Why Independent SMSF Audits Matter: Insights From ASIC Report 816
On 30 September 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released a landmark report, Accounting for your super: ASIC’s review into the financial reporting and audit of super funds (REP 816). The findings were clear. While superannuation remains one of Australia’s greatest financial strengths, the quality of financial reporting and auditing across the sector […]