Work with world-class audit specialists and technical experts based in Ballarat, supporting clients across regional Australia.

RSM's Ballarat Audit & Assurance team delivers technically rigorous audit and assurance services to organisations across regional Australia

Is your auditor delivering value or just compliance?

At RSM, we believe that audits are an opportunity. We offer an end-to-end audit solution designed to add value to your audit experience.Image removed.

Whether you are preparing for an external audit or completing year-end audits, our Ballarat audit team has you covered.

Our services include:

  • Financial statement audits
  • Audit or review preparation services  
  • Solicitor trust account audits
  • Real estate trust account audits
  • Grant acquittal audits
  • Financial reporting & advice
  • And much more.
     

Why choose the audit team at RSM in Ballarat?

Strategic audits that go beyond compliance, delivering insights into business risks, inefficiencies, and future regulatory obligations

Deep experience supporting Ballarat and regional Australian businesses across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors

Tailored audit approach built on understanding your business goals, empowering confident and informed decision-making

 Our services 

Financial Statement Audits

We deliver financial statement audit services that establish the integrity and reliability of the information provided, working closely with your board, audit committee, CFO and accounting team. We identify your business’s key risks and the pivotal internal controls that will help to minimise them.

 

Trust Account Audits

Solicitor Trust Accountant Audits - A practising solicitor maintains a solicitor trust account to handle trust money on behalf of clients. An annual audit by an external examiner is required by law. RSM supports you and your firm ensuring all statutory timeframes are met.

 

Real Estate Trust Account Audits - Real estate agencies maintains real estate trust accounts to manage trust money on behalf of clients. Australian legislation requires these accounts to be audited at least annually. RSM can not only provide your audit but also actionable insights to help you improve your operations. 

Grant Acquittal Audit

A grant acquittal audit is a key accountability requirement imposed by the funding providers. Its purpose is to provide an independent assurance opinion on whether funding has been used for the purpose for which it was intended in accordance with the grant agreement guidelines. RSM can help you ensure compliance.

Financial Reporting & Advice

Our experts provide financial reporting and auditing advice to a huge variety of entities. No matter the size of the business, a thorough grasp of current accounting and financial reporting standards is vital. RSM will help you to stay one step ahead by providing pragmatic financial reporting and advice.

Regulatory Technical Advice

We use our expertise to advise our clients on compliance with regulatory requirements. Our team are up to date with these requirements, allowing us to give advice that is accurate and pragmatic.

CFO Advisory Services

Partnering with your CFO and finance team, RSM brings deep experience to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions to your most critical finance challenges. Our CFO Advisory leverages automation and modern technology to streamline processes and strengthen controls to free up your people to focus on value‑adding work instead.

Partner

John Findlay

John is a Partner in our Audit and Assurance division, working across regional Australia. 

Based in Ballarat, he holds extensive experience across both the private and public sectors and working closely with both for-profit and not-for-profit clients. 

With a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and standards, he is motivated to guide clients through the complexities of financial regulations, ensuring their reporting processes are both accurate and efficient. 

Director

Shelby Earl

Shelby is a Director in our Audit and Assurance division and although based in Ballarat has helped clients with their various audit and assurance needs across regional Australia.

With over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive advice across both the public and private sectors, Shelby spends a significant amount of time understanding her clients and their business to ensure she adds value as part of our audit processes.

Senior Manager

Bryce Martin

Bryce is a Ballarat-based Senior Manager in our Audit and Assurance division. 

With over 20 years of experience as an auditor, Bryce helped his clients meet their statutory obligations while improving long-term systems and controls.

His clients include government departments, large corporates, middle market businesses and regional SMEs. 

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