Fixed Fee Trust Account Audit Australia
Simple fixed-fee pricing for Australian trust account audits, with the two main entry points clear before records are uploaded.
- First price hook: A dormant trust account audit starts from $149 + GST when the account had no transactions, no trust money, and zero balance for the full period.
- Second price hook: Many standard active trust account audits start from $549 + GST, including straightforward real estate trust account audit files where records are ready.
- Scope before records: Request the fixed fee first, then use the document checklist and online audit workflow to upload only what is needed.
- State-aware quote: Your state and profession still matter. Compare deadlines in the deadline guide before choosing timing.
Need a broader fee breakdown? See the trust account audit cost guide.
Dormant scope
$149 + GST
For full-period inactive accounts with no trust money or transactions.
Standard active
From $549 + GST
For many active trust account audits where records are ready and scope is straightforward.
Quote timing
Before upload
Confirm the pathway and fee before sensitive records are submitted.
When a fixed fee works best
Fixed-fee pricing works best when the audit file starts with the right facts: account status, profession, state, audit period, number of trust accounts, software, records status, and deadline. Those details let the auditor quote the right row before work begins.
- Dormant or active account
- Real estate, conveyancing, accounting, business broker, or legal scope
- State or territory pathway
- Trust account count
- Record readiness
- Deadline pressure
Avoid the wrong fixed-fee row
The fastest way to get the wrong quote is to describe an active account as dormant, leave out a second trust account, or ignore a close regulator deadline. A good fixed-fee quote should be simple, but it still needs the right scope.
Why online fixed-fee audits are efficient
A clear portal checklist, targeted upload request, and state-aware intake reduce repeated follow-up. That keeps pricing transparent without reducing the professional audit work needed for the file.
- Structured document checklist
- Secure online upload
- State-aware intake
- Less email chasing
- Clear fee before audit work
- Australian client services
Fixed-fee pricing guide
Prices are exclusive of GST and shown per trust account. These rows are a guide; final scope is confirmed before audit work begins.
| Audit path | Fixed fee | State coverage | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormant trust account audit | $149 + GST | All states and territories | For accounts with no transactions, no trust money, and zero balance for the full audit period. |
| Real estate trust account audit | $549 + GST | ACT, NSW, TAS, and VIC | For estate agents and property managers where state pathway, account count, and records are confirmed first. |
| Real estate trust account audit | $749 + GST | NT, QLD, SA, and WA | For estate agents and property managers where state pathway, account count, and records are confirmed first. |
| Conveyancer trust account audit | $549 + GST | ACT, NSW, TAS, and VIC | For conveyancing trust records where settlement account activity and state pathway affect scope. |
| Conveyancer trust account audit | $749 + GST | NT, QLD, SA, and WA | For conveyancing trust records where settlement account activity and state pathway affect scope. |
| Accountant trust account audit | $549 + GST | ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC, and WA | For accountant and client-money audit scopes priced by state and engagement requirements. |
| Accountant trust account audit | $749 + GST | QLD | For accountant and client-money audit scopes priced by state and engagement requirements. |
| Business broker trust account audit | $549 + GST | All states and territories | For business broker trust account review work with scope confirmed before records are uploaded. |
| Solicitor trust account audit | $1,949 + GST | All states and territories | For legal trust account scopes where additional professional requirements apply. |
Frequently asked questions
What does fixed fee trust account audit mean?
A fixed fee trust account audit means the price is agreed against a defined scope before audit work begins. The quote should identify the account status, profession, state, audit period, number of trust accounts, record readiness, software, and deadline.
Is a dormant trust account audit cheaper?
Yes, where the account genuinely qualifies. AuditsPro dormant trust account audits start from $149 + GST per trust account, but this scope only applies where the account had no transactions, no trust money, and zero balance for the full audit period.
What is the standard active trust account audit price?
Many standard active trust account audits start from $549 + GST per trust account. Some state, profession, or scope rows are $749 + GST where the audit pathway requires additional work.
Do I need to upload documents before getting a fixed fee?
No. You can request a fixed-fee quote first using your profession, state, audit period, number of trust accounts, software, deadline, and records status. Sensitive audit records should be uploaded only after the scope and engagement pathway are clear.
Why does fixed fee pricing still vary?
Fixed fee does not mean every audit has one price. A dormant account, standard active real estate file, conveyancer trust account, and solicitor trust account can require different review work, state checks, reporting steps, and auditor time.
Is this available across Australia?
Yes. AuditsPro supports trust account audit requests across Australian states and territories, with state-aware intake, online document workflow, and Australian client services.
Related trust account audit resources
Dormant audit
Check when the $149 dormant audit scope applies.
Trust account audit cost
See the broader fee and quote-scope guide.
Real estate audits
State-aware real estate trust account audit pathway.
Documents guide
Prepare records before using the online portal.
Request quote
Send scope details for a fixed-fee proposal.
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