Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Accountancy Outsourcing Services in Melbourne
Active Outsourcing was founded in 2016 to provide tailored outsourcing solutions for Australian accounting firms. With over 20 years of combined experience in the accounting profession, our team understands the unique challenges faced by firms of all sizes. We specialise in SMSF administration, bookkeeping, tax returns, and audit services, delivering fixed-fee transparency and flexibility without lock-in contracts. Our Australian-owned and operated model ensures local support and oversight, with offshore teams managed by qualified Australian professionals holding CPA or ICAA memberships. We prioritise quality control through rigorous training and supervision, having previously built outsourcing capabilities for Moore Stephens and Deloitte.Our approach combines technical expertise with cost efficiency, enabling firms to focus on growth while we handle transactional work. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism and ability to resolve outsourcing challenges, supported by a track record of transforming underperforming operations into profitable solutions. We maintain industry leadership through presentations at Chartered Accountants conferences and partnerships with CPA Australia.
Services
SMSF Administration
Bookkeeping
Tax Returns
SMSF Audit
Accounting Outsourcing
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of Australian accounting experience
- Fixed fees with no hidden costs
- No lock-in service contracts
- 100% Australian-owned and managed
- CPA/ICAA-certified quality control
Associations and certifications
- CPA Australia
- ASIC
What people say
SO professional
Helped save our firm
Services
SMSF Administration
Our SMSF administration service handles all transactional work with fixed fees starting at $550 (excl GST). We deliver CPA-compliant hyperlinked workpaper files reviewed both offshore and in Australia. This ensures accuracy and regulatory compliance while saving firms time and reducing operational costs.
Bookkeeping
Outsourced bookkeeping provides clean financial data and creates additional revenue streams for accounting firms. Our team processes client transactions efficiently, enabling better business decision-making while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to Australian accounting standards.
SMSF Audit
As ASIC-registered auditors, we offer fast-turnaround SMSF audits starting at $300 (excl GST). Our independent online audit process combines offshore execution with Australian oversight, ensuring compliance with current superannuation regulations and mitigating risk for client firms.
Accounting & Tax
Our tax outsourcing solutions handle high-volume workloads with accuracy, including individual and business tax returns. Teams are trained to specific firm requirements, operating under CPA/CA supervision to maintain quality while freeing in-house staff for advisory roles.
Full Time Staff
We provide degree-qualified offshore professionals from $2,500/month (excl GST). Staff receive foundational training plus client-specific instruction, with secure work environments managed by Australian supervisors to ensure seamless integration with client workflows.
People
Kane Munro
Founder, Accountant
CPA-certified founder with 20+ years in accounting outsourcing. Built Moore Stephens' outsourcing division and scaled Deloitte's national operations. Presented at Chartered Accountants conferences and profiled in The Barefoot Investor's column.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialise in?
We focus on SMSF administration, bookkeeping, tax returns, and SMSF audits. Our offshore teams handle transactional work under Australian CPA/CA supervision.
Are you Australian-owned and managed?
Yes, we're 100% Australian-owned with local management oversight. All quality control processes follow CPA/ICAA standards.
How are your pricing structures structured?
We offer fixed fees for SMSF work ($550–750), full-time staff from $2,500/month, and hourly rates ($27–30). No hidden setup fees or lock-in contracts.
What experience do your teams have?
Our offshore staff have 5–10 years in Australian superannuation/accounting. Australian supervisors are former Big 4/Mid Tier firm professionals with CPA/CA qualifications.
Can you handle complex SMSF cases?
Yes, our ASIC-registered auditors manage both simple and complex SMSF compliance with CPA-standard documentation and review processes.
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