Financial Statements Audit Services - AMSA and ARPC

Overview The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking one or more suitably qualified and accredited organisations to provide financial statements audit services for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation. Tenderers may submit a Tender for either or both audits. Scope The Audit Services to be provided by the Contractor to the ANAO will be in respect of the audit of the financial statements of the Commonwealth entities for the 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29 financial years (in addition to any other periods for which the agreement is renewed), provided in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. The scope includes: Conducting the audit of the financial statements to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, to enable the ANAO to express an opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework (Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Corporations Act 2001 or other framework as determined by the entity) Enabling the ANAO to communicate as required by applicable legislation, the ANAO Auditing Standards (which incorporate the Australian Auditing Standards), and ANAO Auditing Policies, in accordance with the audit's findings Providing services required in response to the reasonable directions of the ANAO, such as audit work programs for specialised areas of government Providing such reasonable services which a professional auditor would normally supply, such as interpretations of relevant accounting standards in the course of audit work performed Providing an Engagement Quality Reviewer where required Deliverables include independence and conflict-of-interest confirmations, compliance with auditee security requirements, planning meeting minutes, a draft audit strategy, briefing meetings with the ANAO signing officer at the planning, interim and final phases, a draft interim management letter if required, and regular progress updates. Contract Terms and Conditions Initial contract term of three years, with extensions of up to three years in aggregate at the ANAO's discretion Tender Briefing No industry briefing or site inspection is specified in the RFT. The ANAO may invite selected tenderers to presentations, interviews or site visits during evaluation. Enquiries Contact: Pooja Kapoor Email: procurement@anao.gov.au