Audits
About us
Super Know How are not only experts in the SMSF Industry, we have been intimately involved with the development of the Class Super software since its earliest stages. As such, we understand the power and inner workings of the Class Super system which assists us in providing timely and accurate audits for your SMSFs.
Why Choose Us?
fast turn-arounds
We usually complete most audits within 1-3 days where complete documentation has been provided.
flexible billing
Can be directly to the trustees, or to your business. We bill at the start of the month for any audits completed in the previous month.
Expertise in Superannuation and SMSFs
Anthony (one of our three ASIC Registered SMSF Auditors) and Joe have worked in Superannuation for 20+ years each, mainly in SMSFs and our small team of Australian staff all have 5+ years SMSF experience.
class super assistance
We provide a mentor service for the use of Class Super system. Super Know How previously provided all of the training for Class Super’s clients and having been using the system ourselves since it was first designed. We have real life experience at using the software so we are capable and more than happy to help you with the software where you need help.
compliance assistance
Where you have a technical issue for one of your clients, we are more than happy to give an auditor’s opinion before the transaction occurs. You will have direct access to our Audit Team via email or phone.
working with your systems
We work with your systems to get access to the documents in the most efficient way for your practice. Whether that means accessing your Document Management System remotely, receiving emails of files or uploading files to our secure Document Management System.
What’s the Process?
Client Testimonials
Here’s what our clients have to say:
“We met Anthony and Joe through the training modules while transitioning to Class Super. We soon became aware of the high skill/knowledge level they possessed in relation to the audit of self-managed superannuation funds and Class software. I reviewed 3 tender options before suggesting our clients change auditors to Super Know How. Super Know How provides a very efficient and professional service and I am very happy with the service they provide to our SMSF clients.”
Peter Jones
PRJ Accounting Solutions
“It was clear to us with the various changes in the licencing of SMSF auditing that we as a firm
wanted to prioritise SMSF administration work and fully outsource the SMSF audit function. We were also very clear in our belief of the lack of independence with auditing from within our own
business. Our relationship with Super Know How has streamlined our SMSF audit function. We no
longer have a number of outsourced auditors and business for our 140+ funds, we just have the
convenience, skilled and knowledgeable team at Super Know How provide our SMSF audit function.
The pricing structure put in place for our business per audit means we have a competitive product to
offer our SMSF clients, we have surety of our service cost and consistency of our service delivery. We are extremely happy with the audit service provided by Super Know How. They have very quick turnaround times, they are thorough with their audits and are always very available and
approachable with SMSF technical queries and our staff training and development.”
Patrick Connolly
Rowe Partners
“I’m very fortunate to have Anthony, Joe and the team at Super Know How looking after the audits of my SMSF clients. They turnaround the audits fast and have very reasonable fixed pricing which makes my life easier when dealing with my clients and prospective clients. The document management systems they use also makes it very simple for me to upload everything they need each year to complete the audits. It’s also great to know I can call them anytime when issues arise and breaches happen with my clients. Their super knowledge is amazing and they always provide simple and practical advice to resolve my clients issues. I first came across Super Know How when I was doing a Class Super webinar teaching me how to use software, so they are another layer of support if I have any Class issues I can’t resolve myself. They often provide feedback when they audit my funds if there is a more efficient way to do things in Class. If you need a SMSF auditor I would absolutely recommend Super Know How”
Shane Krautz
Shane Krautz Accounting
“We were looking to build a relationship with a like minded professional auditing firm that understood the needs of Accountants when advising the SMSF sector. We required a focus on current cloud based technology in order to improve efficiencies and it was essential that their technical knowledge was sound. We found Super Know How and they have fulfilled all of our requirements. Joe, Anthony and the team are attentive and respond to our needs in a timely manner, which helps make our firm more knowledgeable, productive and profitable.”
Craig Parsons
Cadence Accountants & Advisers
“When we decided to take on Class Super and brought the preparation of our SMSF tax returns and financial statements in-house, we needed a trusted tax agent who had extensive knowledge of the Class Super system as well as the technical expertise in SMSFs and tax. Joe, Basil and Anthony from Super Know How have been a perfect fit for our business who have worked with us to not only audit and lodge 80 – 90 SMSF tax returns each year in a timely manner, but also assisted us with more difficult cases relating to issues like property within SMSFs, segregation of member accounts and difficult transitions from previous accountants. Super Know have been on hand to meet all of SMSF compliance requirements and answer all of our technical SMSF queries.”
Ken Bloomfield
Financial Clarity Pty Ltd
“Super Know How has been fantastic to deal with. Joe has always been a delight to deal with. He is more than happy to provide solutions to any problems I may have. Using super know how has streamlined my SMSF workflow, and minimised time taken to complete returns. Joe has offered invaluable advice on using SMSF software such as class, which has also allowed me to focus on managing my practice and improving outcomes for my clients. The turn around time for my superannuation audits has never been quicker. Super Know How audit all the funds from our firm. Knowing that our audits are being taken care of by the best in the business means that I can be assured that oversights will be recognised before lodgement. Joe and Anthony are both very approachable, and happy to answer any questions whenever I have needed their assistance with difficult cases. Keeping up with the forever changing regulations relating to superfunds can be difficult, the team at Super Know How are very knowledgeable and are can offer guidance through complicated superannuation matters. Joe’s knowledge of Class software is second to none, he has shown me many shortcuts to improve my productivity and reduce the amount of hours required to complete SMSF work”
Suman Chowdhury
Pioneer Accounting
Our work in numbers
These statistics are to date as of December 2023
14
YEARS in business
3
asic approved smsf auditors
2.65
avg business day turnaround for all smsf audits in 2023
5,298
smsf audit reports issued in 2023
providing our service to
75
accountants/
advisers
Frequently Asked Questions
F.A.Q.
How many ASIC Registered SMSF Auditors do you have?
We have 3 ASIC Registered SMSF Auditors who all have more than 15 years of SMSF experience.
Do you outsource any function of the audit?
No, all work is completed by our Australian staff. We invest into our staff and technology to ensure we provide an efficient cost effective service.
Have you had a recent quality review completed?
Our ASIC approved SMSF auditors have all been reviewed by the ATO in recent years and no issues were raised.
What documents do we need to supply for an SMSF audit to be completed?
Please refer to this document.
What do you charge for an SMSF audit?
Our audit fees start from as little as $300 exclusive of GST per audit. Contact us for special fees for clients of Class Super.
What additional assistance can you provide while being our SMSF auditor?
There are a number of additional services we provide which set us apart from other audit firms. These include:
- our pre-audit review that we have been steadily refining for over 6 years now, is a report we produce which does a common sense review, to pick up basic errors in processing and highlight areas that need manual checking. This will assist your staff with the quality of their work and it will make for a more efficient audit process for all, where we can clear audits first go more often.
- our accounts collation service, where our system can generate your Financial Statement packages for you, customised to the requirements of the fund
- our Class mentor service, where we can provide you with assistance and training in the use of Class. For many years, we used to run the online training sessions for Class. We have expert knowledge on its use and are always available to provide advice and guidance.
What is the Class Super One Click Audit functionality?
We are proud to be one of the early adopters of the One Click Audit functionality. We are auditors that specialise in audits of SMSFs that are on the Class Super system, as such we wanted to ensure that our clients have the smoothest possible experience when it comes to managing the audit process. One Click Audit is unique to Class and allows accountants and administrators using SMSF administration software Class Super to submit, with one click, an online audit request to a suitably integrated partner with all the necessary data. Audit partners are then able to provide real time updates to the Class Super user on the audit’s progress and send documentation and associated details upon audit completion.