Audit & Assurance

Delivering benefits beyond the traditional scope

Our audit team will work closely with you to get to know your business and to deliver a robust and independent audit that delivers beyond the traditional scope. Our audit and assurance methodologies blend technical competencies with a detailed, knowledge of our clients and their markets. You can expect a high level of contact with your audit partner, backed by state-of-the-art systems. This enables us to offer draw on our in-depth knowledge of your business to make constructive contributions for improvement.

McLaren Hunt Financial Group is the largest provider of Audit Services in the South West Victoria and covers a geographical area spanning from Warrnambool, Portland, Horsham, Stawell, Hamilton, Colac, Ballarat, Melbourne, and everywhere in between.

McLaren Hunt Financial Group’s client base covers a large range of entities including:

  • Proprietary Companies
  • Incorporated Associations
  • Co-operatives
  • Companies Limited by Guarantee
  • Not-for-profit entities

Our audit and assurance services include:

  • Statutory audits
  • Special purpose audits
  • Internal audit
  • Risk assessment audits
  • Self Managed superannuation fund audits
  • Compliance plan audits
  • Real Estate Agent Trust Accounts
  • Solicitors Trust Accounts
  • Schools
  • Financial Service Providers
  • Self Managed Superannuation Funds


  • Grant acquittals
  • Fraud reviews
  • Investigative and forensic accounting reviews
  • Internal control reviews
  • Agreed upon procedures
  • IT control reviews

Our audit approach is designed to focus on key financial areas and to provide clients with constructive ideas for improving internal controls and business systems, thereby adding value to businesses. The difference in our approach can be found within our people and their dedication to tailoring our service to ensure we meet your requirements. At McLaren Hunt, our partner-led assurance services team is committed to meeting your specific business needs.

We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.