Audit & Review Services Done Right
External Audit Services Brisbane | Not-for-Profit & Association Auditors
J O’Connor Pty Ltd provides independent audit, review and financial reporting services to incorporated associations and community organisations.
We Do What Others Promise — Audits and Reviews, Delivered On Time.
When others are six months late, we’re already finished.
At J O’Connor Pty Ltd, our fixed-fee model and two-week turnaround mean no surprises — just results.
Our Difference
Compare What We Do vs What’s Promised.
At J O’Connor Pty Ltd, we provide independent audit and review services across Queensland. This table compares our approach with others — showing our commitment to ethics, fixed fees, and timely completion under Australian Auditing Standards.
What others say
“Timely Service”
“Competitive Pricing”
“Personal Attention”
“Compliant Audits”
What we deliver
Completed within two weeks of receiving your records.
Fixed agreed fee - no hourly rates or hidden costs.
You deal directly with a Chartered Accountant, not an assistant.
Conducted under Australian Auditing Standards and the APES 110 Code of Ethics.
How We Work
We conduct each engagement in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards and the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.
We also conduct our reviews and audits online and throughout Queensland, providing a seamless and efficient process no matter where your organisation is located.
Before we begin, we’ll provide a formal tender and engagement letter outlining your rights, privacy, and our independence obligations. Once your records are presented, we complete your work within two weeks and issue your reports digitally — securely signed through Dropbox Sign, a trusted global provider of legally binding digital signatures.
Our Services
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Not all organisations require an audit. In many cases, a review or verification may be sufficient under Queensland legislation. A review is a limited assurance engagement for smaller entities — compliant, affordable, and independent.
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Independent financial statement reviews and statutory audits for incorporated associations under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld).
Company and ACNC audits are excluded; a review engagement is recommended as a compliant, cost-effective alternative.
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Preparation and review of grant expenditure reports to meet funding agreement obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A financial review is a limited assurance engagement conducted under ASRE 2400 or ASRE 2415, offering confidence without the cost of a full audit.
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Clubs, associations, and charities below audit thresholds or specified by their constitution.
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Yes — in line with Australian Government and funding requirements.
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Two weeks from the receipt of all records.
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Fixed agreed fees inclusive of GST — no hourly billing.
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Yes. We comply with APES 110 and do not offer bookkeeping, payroll, or taxation services.
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As Chartered Accountants, we must comply with the APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards).
These professional and legal requirements prohibit auditors and reviewers from providing bookkeeping, payroll, or taxation services to the same client they audit or review. Doing so could compromise our independence and objectivity.
However, this separation of duties is actually a safeguard for your organisation. It ensures that your financial statements are independently verified, providing confidence to your committee, funding bodies, and members.
If your organisation needs help maintaining its records or lodging Business Activity Statements, we can recommend specialist not-for-profit bookkeepers who understand community-based reporting and can work with us independently.
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The APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants requires all auditors and reviewers to remain independent and free from conflicts of interest.
This means we cannot prepare or lodge your Business Activity Statements, tax returns, or payroll information for the same financial period we audit or review.
Doing so would breach our ethical and legal obligations and undermine the independence of your report.
We understand it may feel inconvenient, but this separation actually protects your committee. It ensures your reports are transparent, compliant, and trusted by members, funding bodies, and regulators.
If you need help maintaining your records, we can recommend qualified, independent bookkeepers who specialise in not-for-profit accounting.
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Yes — Xero, MYOB, and Excel. We can also recommend specialist bookkeepers if needed.
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Yes. Some specialist auditors, including Queensland-based firms that focus on community organisations, offer fixed-fee audit and review services so committees can budget with certainty.
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For well-prepared small associations, audits and reviews are commonly completed within two to four weeks, depending on complexity and record quality.
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A review provides limited assurance at a lower cost and is often suitable for small or medium charities where legislation or funders do not require a full audit.
Fixed-fee independent financial statement reviews and grant acquittals for community organisations, associations, and charities across Queensland — clear, compliant, and completed within two weeks.
Testimonials.
Independent, fixed-fee audit and review services for Queensland community organisations—on time, clearly explained, and easy to sign digitally.
Regional faith organisation (Qld): “All good—we can now present the financial statements at our meeting this weekend.”
Multicultural community association: “Thank you for your advice and recommendations over the years—it’s helped us understand the process and improve going forward.”
Community association (executive committee): “Your support and advice have enabled us to move forward with confidence. Thank you for working with our treasurer through the process.”
Community church (Brisbane): “Many thanks—as always. Really appreciate the quick turnaround.”
Cultural society (Qld): “Thank you for all the documents. It’s a pleasure working with you.”
“The board of MCC Brisbane really appreciated your work in auditing our books in record time. Thanks so much.”
— Denise, on behalf of MCC Brisbane
Final Call to Action
External Audit Services in Brisbane. J O’Connor Pty Ltd provides independent audit, review and financial reporting services to incorporated associations and community organisations.
We specialise in audits, reviews and grant acquittals for incorporated associations, charities and community organisations across Brisbane and Queensland.
✔ Chartered Accountant
✔ Independent and compliant with Australian standards
✔ Fixed, transparent pricing
Let’s make compliance clear, calm, and straightforward — so you can stay focused on your mission.
📞 (07) 3048 5727 ✉️ auditor@joconnorptyltd.com