External Examiner Engagement Letter

Complete Your Trust Account Audit Engagement Form for Your State

Download our engagement letters for external examiner services across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, SA & WA. Accountants Point helps you complete your annual trust account audit with ease.

How Accountants Point Helps You Complete Your Annual Audit

Accountants Point is recognised as Australia's premier external examiner service, connecting law firms with qualified, Law Society-registered external examiners across all states and territories.

Expert External Examiners

Our network includes highly qualified external examiners registered with all state and territory Law Societies, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Fast Turnaround Times

We understand deadline pressures. Our examiners work efficiently to complete your external examination well before regulatory deadlines.

Simple Engagement Process

Our engagement letter and form process is straightforward. Select your state, download the relevant engagement letter, and you're on your way.

100% Compliance Guarantee

Every external examiner in our network is fully insured and complies with relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Award-Winning Service

Recognised as Australia's best external examiner service, we've helped over 2,000 law firms maintain trust account compliance across all jurisdictions.

Dedicated Support

Our team is available to guide you through the engagement process. Call 1300 133 244 for personalised assistance with your external examiner engagement.

Ready to Begin Your External Examiner Engagement?

Select your state below to access the appropriate engagement letter and external examiner engagement form. Each state's Law Society has specific requirements, and we provide tailored documents for NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, SA, and WA.

NEW SOUTH WALES

External Examiner Engagement Letter NSW

Law Society of NSW registered external examiners serve Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, and all regional NSW areas. Our NSW engagement letter complies with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015.

Why Choose Accountants Point for NSW Trust Account Audits?

  • Law Society of NSW registered external examiners with extensive experience
  • Deep understanding of NSW legal practice requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs
  • Fast turnaround times to meet your deadlines
  • Comprehensive reports with practical recommendations

NSW Service Areas:

Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Wollongong, Dubbo, Tamworth, Bathurst, Albury, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Wagga Wagga, Byron Bay, and all regional NSW locations.

NSW External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our NSW-specific engagement letter. The external examiner engagement form includes all requirements under NSW Law Society regulations.

NSW Engagement Letter

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Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request NSW Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our NSW team

NSW Legal Requirements

Under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), solicitors managing trust money must have their trust accounts externally examined annually by a Law Society of NSW registered external examiner. The examination must be completed within 4 months of the end of the financial year. Accountants Point connects you with qualified NSW examiners who understand local requirements.

VICTORIA

External Examiner Engagement Letter VIC

Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) approved external examiners serve Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and all regional Victoria locations. Our VIC engagement letter complies with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) and Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015.

Why Choose Accountants Point for Victoria Trust Account Audits?

  • Law Institute of Victoria approved external examiners
  • Extensive experience with Victorian legal practice requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing tailored to Victorian firms
  • Understanding of Victorian Legal Profession rules
  • Personalised service from experienced Victorian examiners

Victoria Service Areas:

Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Traralgon, Warrnambool, Wangaratta, Wodonga, and all regional Victorian locations.

Victoria External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our Victoria-specific engagement letter. The external examiner engagement form includes all requirements under LIV regulations for Victorian law firms.

VIC Engagement Letter

Download PDF - Click to View

Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request VIC Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our VIC team

Victoria Legal Requirements

Under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria), legal practitioners managing trust money must have their trust accounts externally examined annually by a Law Institute of Victoria approved external examiner. The examination must be completed within 4 months of the end of the financial year. Our Victorian examiners ensure full compliance with all LIV requirements.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

External Examiner Engagement Letter ACT

Law Society of ACT approved external examiners serve Canberra, Queanbeyan, and the entire ACT region. Our ACT engagement letter complies with ACT legal profession requirements and Legal Profession Uniform Law as applied in the ACT.

Why Choose Accountants Point for ACT Trust Account Audits?

  • Law Society of ACT approved external examiners
  • Understanding of ACT legal practice and government legal requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing for ACT firms
  • Familiarity with ACT government legal requirements
  • Local Canberra-based examiners for convenient service

ACT Service Areas:

Canberra, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Queanbeyan, and surrounding NSW border regions.

ACT External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our ACT-specific engagement letter. The external examiner engagement form includes all requirements under Law Society of ACT regulations.

ACT Engagement Letter

Download PDF - Click to View

Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request ACT Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our ACT team

ACT Legal Requirements

Under ACT legal profession requirements, legal practitioners managing trust money must have their trust accounts externally examined annually by a Law Society of ACT approved external examiner. Accountants Point connects ACT law firms with qualified examiners who understand the unique requirements of the ACT legal market, including government legal practices.

QUEENSLAND

External Examiner Engagement Letter QLD

Queensland Law Society (QLS) approved external examiners serve Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, and all regional Queensland locations. Our QLD engagement letter complies with the Legal Profession Act 2007 (QLD) and Queensland Law Society rules.

Why Choose Accountants Point for Queensland Trust Account Audits?

  • Queensland Law Society approved external examiners
  • Extensive experience with Queensland legal practice requirements
  • Understanding of QLD Legal Profession Act requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing for Queensland firms
  • Statewide coverage from Brisbane to Cairns

Queensland Service Areas:

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Mackay, and all regional Queensland locations.

Queensland External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our Queensland-specific engagement letter. The external examiner engagement form includes all requirements under Queensland Law Society regulations and the Legal Profession Act 2007.

QLD Engagement Letter

Download PDF - Click to View

Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request QLD Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our QLD team

Queensland Legal Requirements

Under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (QLD), legal practitioners managing trust money must have their trust accounts externally examined annually by a Queensland Law Society approved external examiner. The examination must be completed within 4 months of the end of the financial year. Our Queensland examiners ensure full compliance with QLS requirements and provide comprehensive audit reports tailored to Queensland law firms.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

External Examiner Engagement Letter SA

Law Society of South Australia (LSSA) approved designated persons serve Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta, and all regional SA locations. Our SA engagement letter complies with the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA) and Law Society of South Australia rules.

Why Choose Accountants Point for South Australia Trust Account Audits?

  • Law Society of South Australia approved designated persons
  • Understanding of South Australian legal practice requirements
  • Experience with SA Legal Practitioners Act requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing for SA firms
  • Adelaide-based examiners with regional experience

South Australia Service Areas:

Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Murray Bridge, Barossa Valley, and all regional South Australian locations.

South Australia External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our SA-specific engagement letter. In South Australia, the role is called a "Designated Person" rather than "External Examiner" - our engagement form includes all requirements under LSSA regulations.

SA Engagement Letter

Download PDF - Click to View

Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request SA Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our SA team

South Australia Legal Requirements

Under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA), legal practitioners managing trust money must have their trust accounts examined by a Law Society of South Australia approved "Designated Person". In South Australia, this role is specifically termed "Designated Person" rather than "External Examiner" as in other states. Accountants Point connects SA law firms with qualified designated persons who understand local requirements.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

External Examiner Engagement Letter WA

Law Society of Western Australia (LSWA) approved external examiners serve Perth, Fremantle, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and all regional WA locations. Our WA engagement letter complies with the Legal Profession Act 2006 (WA) and Law Society of Western Australia rules.

Why Choose Accountants Point for Western Australia Trust Account Audits?

  • Law Society of Western Australia approved external examiners
  • Understanding of WA's vast regional requirements
  • Experience with WA Legal Profession Act requirements
  • Competitive fixed-fee pricing for WA firms
  • Perth-based examiners with statewide coverage

Western Australia Service Areas:

Perth, Fremantle, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury, Albany, Broome, Port Hedland, Karratha, and all regional Western Australian locations.

Western Australia External Examiner Engagement Form

Download our WA-specific engagement letter. The external examiner engagement form includes all requirements under Law Society of Western Australia regulations and the Legal Profession Act 2006.

WA Engagement Letter

Download PDF - Click to View

Engagement Form Checklist

Required documents checklist

Request WA Engagement Letter

Or call 1300 133 244 to speak with our WA team

Western Australia Legal Requirements

Under the Legal Profession Act 2006 (WA), legal practitioners managing trust money must have their trust accounts externally examined annually by a Law Society of Western Australia approved external examiner. Due to WA's vast geography, we offer both Perth-based examiners and regional examiners who understand the unique challenges of regional WA legal practices. Accountants Point ensures WA law firms meet all LSWA compliance requirements.

Ready to Complete Your External Examiner Engagement?

Whether you need an engagement letter for NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD, SA, or WA - Accountants Point is here to help you complete your annual trust account audit with ease.

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