The Accountancy Insurance Claims Department continues to be busy processing Audit Shield claims from client accounting firms across Australia. The five most common audit activity areas 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 were:
- Payroll Tax (All States) – 14.64%
- Income Tax (WRE) – 12.40%
- Employer Obligations (PAYG/SG/FBT) – 10.21%
- Income Tax (Other Specific) – 9.78%
- Income Tax (Full/General/Combined) – 9.25%
The below pie chart shows the distribution of Audit Shield claims activity in Australia*.
*Correct as at June 2024.