Real Estate Trust Account Audits · VIC · NSW · QLD

Your trust account audit, done in 5 days — guaranteed

Fixed-fee, fully remote audits by Chartered Accountants. Stay compliant, protect your licence, and get back to selling.

5 out of 5 stars. Trusted by real estate offices across VIC, NSW & QLD · 100+ five-star Google reviews

  • 5-day turnaround, guaranteed
  • 100% remote & digital
  • CA-qualified auditors
  • Fixed fee from $660 incl. GST

Specialists in Real Estate trust Account Audits

Compliance without the hassle

Fixed-fee guarentee

Fixed-fee guarantee

One clear price from $660 per trust account — no bill shock, no hourly surprises.

Streamlined process

Streamlined & remote

A systemised, fully digital process with minimal disruption to your office.

Value-added service

More than a tick-box

A tailored compliance report that strengthens your record-keeping for next year.

“I just want it done”

One missed audit can cost you everything you've built

Between listings, rent rolls and commission splits, who has time to chase an auditor? Miss the deadline and you're facing real consequences.

  • Fines of up to $20,000
  • Suspension or loss of your real estate licence
  • A black mark on the public register
  • Lost trust with landlords and vendors

Every fixed-fee audit includes

Everything you need to lodge with confidence

Audit certificate

Ready to submit to your state regulator, with step-by-step instructions.

Tailored compliance report

Plain-English fixes so you avoid repeat issues next year.

Audit representation letter

Covers your agency's legal obligations.

Step-by-step checklist

Built for real estate agents so you never miss a requirement.

24-hour review turnaround

Fast feedback once your documents are in.

Full submission support

We guide you through lodgement — and remind you next year.

We audit across three states

Know your deadline — VIC, NSW & QLD

Victoria

Audit by 30 September

  • Audit period: 1 July – 30 June
  • Procure your audit report by 30 September
  • Lodge on myCAV within 10 business days of receiving it
  • Estate Agents Act 1980 (Consumer Affairs Victoria)

New South Wales

Lodge by 30 September

  • Audit period: year ending 30 June
  • Auditor lodges via the Auditor's Report Online portal
  • Late lodgement can affect licence renewal
  • Property and Stock Agents Act (NSW Fair Trading)

Queensland

Tied to your licence date

  • Audit period set by your licence anniversary (not 30 June)
  • Report due within ~4 months of the period ending
  • Agents Financial Administration Act 2014
  • We'll confirm your exact date for you

How it works

Four simple steps

Book your audit in

One call or click and we send your onboarding pack that day.

Upload your docs

Follow our real-estate-specific checklist — no guesswork.

We handle everything

CA-qualified auditors review, certify and return your complete audit.

You stay compliant

Lodge with confidence — and we'll remind you next year too.

Why Palia Partners

Chartered Accountants who actually get real estate

We deliver 100+ audits a year for independent and franchise offices — from first-year operators to 500-property rent rolls. You deal directly with your dedicated auditor.

Xero Gold Partner and Certified Advisor
a 5 star review
Raman and his team completed a real estate trust account audit for me. As it was my first one, Raman clarified all my questions. The audit was delivered promptly and everything was seamless.

What agents say

Audit-specific, five-star service

a 5 star review
Raman and his team completed a real estate trust account audit for me. As it was my first one, Raman clarified all my questions. The audit was delivered promptly and everything was seamless.
a 5 star review
Completed our sales & rental trust accounts quickly and efficiently — a very smooth and easy process.
a 5 star review
Extremely efficient, cost-effective, and their attention to detail was second to none. Highly recommend.

Frequently asked questions

Trust account audits, explained

When is my trust account audit due?
In Victoria and New South Wales, the audit covers the year ending 30 June and must be lodged by 30 September. In Victoria you must procure the audit report by 30 September and lodge it on myCAV within 10 business days of receiving it. In Queensland, your audit period is tied to your licence anniversary and the report is due within about four months of the period ending — we'll confirm your exact date.
How much does a trust account audit cost?
Our audits are fixed-fee from $660 incl. GST per trust account, with bulk pricing for multi-office networks. You'll know the price upfront — no hourly billing.
How long does it take?
We guarantee a 5-business-day turnaround once we have all your documents, with 24-hour feedback on your submission.
What documents do I need?
Typically bank statements, trust account records, client ledgers, receipts and reconciliations. We send you a real-estate-specific checklist so nothing is missed.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Late or missing audits can lead to fines, conditions on your licence, or suspension. Booking early removes the risk — and we'll remind you next year.

Request your audit

Get a fixed-fee quote in minutes

Tell us a little about your agency and we'll confirm your price and your state deadline.

Ready to lock in your audit and avoid the September stress?

Fixed fee. Five-day turnaround. Full compliance. We take care of the audit — you keep growing your agency.