The best offshore audit support provider for an Australian CA & CPA firm depends on the model you need: audit-only support where your firm keeps review and sign-off, dedicated offshore staff you manage yourself, or broader accounting outsourcing. Below are the criteria Australian firms use to shortlist providers, and how the main options compare in 2026.
Published by AudiTree. We list ourselves alongside alternatives. Check each provider’s current services directly before deciding.
Offshore audit support providers for Australian firms: comparison
| Provider | Model | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AudiTree | Audit-only offshore support: working papers, testing, financial statements. Your firm keeps review and sign-off. ISO 27001 certified. | Kochi, India | Small and mid-size CA & CPA firms that want dedicated audit capacity inside their own methodology and software (CaseWare, HandiSoft, XPM, MYOB) |
| TOA Global | Dedicated offshore staff for accounting firms | Philippines (offshore teams) | Firms that want to hire and manage offshore team members directly |
| QX Accounting Services | Outsourced accounting and audit support for accounting firms | India | Firms that want one provider for a broad mix of accounting and audit work |
| Local contractors / onshore temps | Short-term onshore hires for busy season | Australia | Firms that need on-site help for a few weeks and can absorb higher rates |
How to choose: 7 criteria
- Audit capability, not just bookkeeping: can the team prepare working papers, lead schedules and substantive testing to Australian Auditing Standards?
- Who signs off: the provider should prepare and test; your partners review and sign.
- Software fit: do they already work in CaseWare, HandiSoft and Xero Practice Manager?
- Security: an independent certification such as ISO 27001, plus a written confidentiality agreement.
- APES 305 disclosure: will they give you the provider details and location your terms of engagement need? See our APES 305 guide.
- Same team every time: a named team lead and dedicated staff, not a rotating pool.
- Time-zone overlap: India is 4.5–5.5 hours behind eastern Australia, so the working day overlaps your afternoon.
Dedicated staff vs audit support: which fits?
- Choose dedicated offshore staff if you want to recruit, train and manage people yourself.
- Choose an audit support provider if you want finished, internally reviewed working papers delivered into your files, with the provider managing the team.
AudiTree is an audit support provider. See how we work with Australian CA & CPA firms, or use our 7 questions to ask an offshore audit partner to compare any provider, including us.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best offshore audit support provider for Australian CA & CPA firms?
It depends on the model. For audit-only support where your firm keeps sign-off, AudiTree is built for that. For dedicated offshore staff you manage, providers such as TOA Global are common choices.
Is offshore audit support allowed in Australia?
Yes. APES 305 requires you to disclose the provider, where the work is done and the nature and extent of the outsourced services in your terms of engagement.
How much can firms save?
Savings depend on scope and model. Ask each provider for pricing against a sample engagement.
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