About us
We help our clients save time, money, and energy.
Since 2009 we have made secure, online documentation software
Audit Assistant creates secure, efficient and up-to-date assurance, compliance, compilation and review systems.
We have a proven history of protecting client data, great professional customer service, and maximum up-time to reduce stress; letting users focus on what they do best.
Our main clients are Chartered Accountants who perform assurance and compliance engagements for a large range of clients including schools, charities of all sizes, small to large companies, and trust accounts.
We pride ourselves in our product. When something needs attention, we take care of it. When challenges arise, we meet them head-on. We strive in doing things right — and in ensuring our community feels supported, informed, and confident.
Enthusiastic Users
We have a wonderful group of enthusiastic and loyal users who we see as important contributors of ideas and inspiration.
Experienced, committed staff
Our team is solid and has worked together to build this product. Most of our team are also part owners.
We're in this for the long-term
Audit Assistant has been around for over 15 years.
Premium Support
We have always emphasised working together with our users to develop our product, including responsive support, and admitting when we get it wrong.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create tools and services to help assurance and related professionals support and add credibility to the charities, community organisations, and businesses that they serve for a more just, transparent, and caring world. We love making great, innovative software in collaboration with our users. Supporting auditors in their work and doing it with style is why we make Audit Assistant.
Mission Statement
We help auditors and related professionals complete their work efficiently and in full compliance with assurance and reporting standards. We started with a focus mainly on the NZ SME and Charity sectors, providing small and mid-tier firms with the support they need to stay up to speed. We are now developing an international template based in the LCE (Less Complex Entities) standard, focussing on Small to IFRS audits mainly for the Australasian market.
A proven track-record of personal, targeted, responsive service.
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Excel Beginnings
Clive McKegg develops the original commercial version, marketed through Solution 6, using Excel as a platform (1.0). This original version answers a need for auditors in NZ to help produce efficient work-papers compliant with the NZ Codified Auditing Standards. Later Matt McKegg develops an on-line front end using Microsoft .Net technology.
1999 -
Into the Cloud
With advances in cloud software technology and the adoption in NZ of International Auditing Standards (ISAs) it becomes obvious that it is time for a new approach. The 2.0 version provides a full documentation software platform for Auditing. Audit Assistant Ltd is formed, with Clive McKegg and Matt McKegg as directors.
2009 -
Growth and expansion
We engage a full-time developer plus a content developer soon afterwards. Our users represent over 40% of NZ auditors plus a number in the Pacific Islands.
2018 -
Parallel professions
In addition to services to auditors, we begin to offer systems for accounting firms, and AML auditors.
2021 -
Rebuilding for the future
To grow into the wider market we update the entire documentation software platform, engaging a senior software engineer to lead the version 3 (V3) project, rebuilding the software on a Laravel PHP platform, moving hosting to Australia and overhauling our security and storage processes.
2022 -
Custom developments
We engage a content developer/administrator while developing custom versions based on our platform, such as for the NZ Law Society Inspectorate.
2023 -
Version 3 release
Significant parts of V3 are released including the dashboard and new-look interface for our documentation software. We began to use two additional contractors for the new platform development.
2024 -
National conference and re-structure
We hold our first national Conference in Auckland, NZ and prepare to launch into the Australian market, obtain SOC2 certification and expand our board and shareholding to take the company to the next level.
2025
Our Core Values
Design Excellence
We like going the extra mile to ensure that the interface is attractive, fast, intuitive, consistent, and is based on robust, proven technologies.
Doing Good
We support professional practices that serve charities and businesses that are providing jobs, connections, and care in our communities.
Working as a team
We love collaborative development across our team to produce a cohesive product, giving every member opportunity to take responsibility and initiative.
Constant Improvement
We enjoy staying ahead of developments in standards and technology and providing guidance for our users concerning changes in the assurance world.
Supported by an awesome team
Matt McKegg
Co-Founder & Director
Ben Badiles
Software Developer
Shella Bailio
Software Developer