Not All Auditors Are Created Equal — Here’s What Top Firms Look for Under Pressure

Not All Auditors Are Created Equal — Here’s What Top Firms Look for Under Pressure

Is your SMSF team under pressure from every direction?
You’re not alone. Right now, many Australian accounting firms are facing a perfect storm:

• A shortage of skilled local staff
• High wage costs and employer obligations
• Increasing client expectations
• ATO lodgement pressure
• And SMSF auditors who are… slow, inflexible, and out of sync

In this kind of environment, it’s not just about delivering the job—it’s about protecting your brand, preserving your margins, and staying ahead of risk.

The Hidden Cost of the Wrong Audit Relationship

When your audit provider isn’t commercial, responsive, or communicative, it creates a ripple effect:

• Workflows stall
• Client service suffers
• Lodgements are delayed
• And your reputation is left exposed

And yet, too many firms are stuck with transactional auditors who don’t think strategically, act slowly, and offer no real support when issues arise.

That’s Why We Created SMSF ADVANCED

SMSF ADVANCED is Saul SMSF’s premium audit solution, purpose-built for accounting firms who value:

• Prioritisation of complex and high-value funds
• Direct access to senior audit specialists
• Responsiveness and commercial thinking
• Protection from ATO scrutiny and reputational risk

This is not an outsourced checkbox service. SMSF ADVANCED is a high-touch, high-trust audit solution that’s designed for firms like yours—where capability, clarity and timeliness are non-negotiable.

Why Mid-Tier & Top 4 Firms Choose SMSF ADVANCED

Technical Depth
Our auditors understand unlisted investments, complex structures and ATO scrutiny risks—and we engage commercially, not defensively.

Client-Aligned Thinking
We respect your relationship with your clients. We work with you—not around you.

Brand Protection
A clean audit doesn’t just meet compliance—it protects your standing with the ATO, and your standing in the market.

Proven Leadership
Led by David Saul, Saul SMSF recently passed the ATO’s Large SMSF Auditor Program review with a clean bill of health—an achievement few firms can claim.

What Our Partners Say

“We’ve completed all our SMSF tax returns and received every audit report on time—thanks to Saul SMSF’s guidance and support. Their team’s clarity, responsiveness and professionalism stood out.”
— Partner, National Accounting Firm

Ready to Elevate Your SMSF Audit Relationship?

SMSF ADVANCED isn’t for everyone—it’s for firms who are ready to raise the bar.

If you’re a partner or senior leader looking for an auditor who prioritises your business, protects your clients, and understands the pressure you’re under, we invite you to connect.