Sectors we know deeply

We work with organisations operating in regulated and complex environments where audit quality and sector knowledge matter.

Financial Services

We bring deep experience across both external and internal audit within the financial services sector, working with a broad range of organisations including AFSL holders, APRA-regulated entities, investment funds and other financial intermediaries. Our partner-led approach ensures direct senior involvement, delivering independent, high-quality audits that balance regulatory compliance with commercial practicality.

We have a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework, including the Corporations Act 2001, APRA prudential standards and broader regulatory obligations. Our approach focuses on risk, governance and controls, providing clear, practical insights that strengthen compliance frameworks and support confident decision-making.

  • AFSL audits (including financial requirements and compliance)

  • APRA-regulated entity audits including banks, credit unions and superannuation entities

  • Managed Investment schemes

  • Investment funds, trusts etc

  • Compliance plan audits

  • Internal audit and controls assurance engagements

Not-for-Profit

ABA Assurance was founded on a strong sense of desire to support the for-purpose sector achieve their vision.  We understand the importance of accountability, transparency and trust. Our experience spans a broad range of organisations including private schools, charities, churches, industry bodies, sporting bodies, associations, foundations and ancillary funds. Our partner-led approach delivers independent, high-quality audits tailored to the unique governance, funding and stakeholder environments within the sector.

We have extensive experience operating within the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) framework and broader legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance while providing practical, value-driven insights to boards and stakeholders.

  • Financial statement audits for charities and associations

  • Audits for churches and religious organisations

  • Independent school audits (including private schools)

  • Childcare providers

  • Sporting and industry bodies

  • Grant and acquittal audits

  • ACNC compliance and reporting audits

  • Incorporated associations and public companies

Professional Services

We work closely with professional services firms, where trust, compliance and client money obligations are critical. Our partners bring deep experience across the legal, accounting and real estate sectors, delivering independent audits with minimal disruption and a clear understanding of regulatory requirements. Our approach is efficient, pragmatic and focused on providing confidence to both regulators and stakeholders.

  • Solicitor trust account audits

  • Real estate trust account audits

  • Accountant trust account audits

  • Owners corporation audits

  • Financial statement audits for professional firms

Aged Care

We have extensive experience across the aged care sector, working with providers ranging from small single-site operators to large national organisations. Our partner-led approach ensures a deep understanding of the regulatory environment, funding models and operational challenges unique to the sector.  We understand the critical importance of meeting regulatory obligations so you can focus on delivering quality care.

We operate with a strong understanding of the Aged Care Act and associated regulatory and funding requirements, delivering independent audits that support compliance, strengthen governance and provide confidence to boards, management and stakeholders.

Company Audits

With over 30 years of combined experience, we work with private and public companies across a broad range of industries. Our industry experience includes RTO’s, transport and logistics, construction and supporting trades, manufacturing and retail.  Our partner-led approach ensures direct senior involvement, delivering efficient, independent audits focused on material risks and governance. We understand the commercial realities businesses face and provide clear, practical insights that go beyond compliance to support confident decision-making.

  • Statutory financial statement audits

  • Non-statutory audits and special purpose engagements

  • Group reporting and consolidation audits

  • Transport and Logistics

  • Construction and trades

  • Retail and Manufacturing

  • Childcare providers

  • Registered Training Organisations