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Typical Fees for Common Services Report

Price range: $198 through $396 incl. GST

Built on real Australian firm data — not estimates or informal market anecdotes.

  • Minimum, average and maximum fees for common compliance services
  • Benchmarked by region, firm size and partner numbers
  • Identifies underpricing and over-servicing risk
  • Supports fee reviews and informed discussions around profitability and practice value

Pricing

  • Participant Firms: $198 incl. GST (includes a free peer comparison)
  • Non-Participant Firms: $396 incl. GST

With a detailed breakdown by region, firm size and partner numbers, this report supports informed fee decisions that protect margins and strengthen practice value.

Are Your Compliance Fees Aligned With the Market?

Staying competitive in today’s market means ensuring your fees are neither too high nor too low.
The Typical Fees for Common Services Report provides data on minimum, average, and maximum fees
for common compliance services, including:

  • Individual, partnership and company tax returns
  • Setup and audit fees
  • ASIC and FBT returns
  • Trust and company setup fees

This report shows where your fees sit relative to the market — providing important context for
profitability and practice value discussions.

Typical Fees Report Pricing

Option What’s Included Price (incl. GST)
Participant Firm Full Typical Fees for Common Services Report
Includes a FREE peer comparison of your fees
$198
Non-Participant Firm Full Typical Fees for Common Services Report
No data submission required
$396

Representative pages from a previous Typical Fees Report

What the Typical Fees Report Provides

Typical Fee Benchmarks

Minimum, average and top-end fees for common compliance services, based on real Australian firm data.

Compare Against Peers

See where your fees sit relative to similar firms by size and structure — not broad averages.

Price With Confidence

Identify underpricing, inconsistencies and adjustment opportunities before pricing issues compound.

Where Fee Structures Start to Undermine Profitability

The Most Common Pressure Points

Strengthen Your Pricing Decisions

Exclusive participant benefits

Participating firms gain access to:

  • A free comparison of their typical fees against peer firms.
  • Discounted pricing on the report.

Pricing options

  • Participant Firms: $198 (incl. GST)
  • Non-Participant Firms: $396 (incl. GST)

Participation details

Participating firms must provide data to access discounted pricing and additional benefits. Upon registration, you will receive a template to assist with data submission. Non-participating firms can purchase the report at the standard rate.

If data is not supplied, registration may be transferred to Non-Participant status with payment of the difference, or a refund (less a $55 handling fee) may be requested.

Availability & delivery

The report is available year-round and refreshed annually at the end of March. All reports are delivered exclusively by email.

Request a sample report here.

Confidentiality

All data provided is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and care, in accordance with our strict data protection policies.

Copyright & Usage

This report is protected by copyright law and licensed for use solely by the purchasing individual or, where applicable, the registered office of the purchasing firm. It must not be distributed, shared, or reproduced—whether digitally or physically— outside of that individual or firm.

Use across multiple offices, entities, or firms under a larger group structure requires a separate licence. Unauthorised distribution constitutes a breach of copyright and may result in legal action. Please contact services@robknights.com.au for more information about group licences.

Use real Australian firm data to support informed, defensible fee decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Typical Fees for Common Services Report?

The report provides detailed data on compliance fees across various services, enabling firms to benchmark their charges against industry standards and peers.

Who should use this report?

This report is ideal for accounting firms looking to ensure their fees align with market expectations and maximise their profitability.

What data is included?

The report includes minimum, average, and maximum fees for tax returns, audits, setup fees, and more, segmented by region, partner numbers, and practice size.

What are the benefits of participating?

Participants enjoy discounted pricing and receive a free comparison of their fees against those of peer firms.

How is the data for these reports collected?

Participating firms are required to submit data through a template provided upon registration. This data is then collated to produce the annual report.

How is the report delivered?

Reports are delivered via email after registration and submission of the required data template.

How often are these reports updated?

The reports are updated annually, with new editions released in late March each year.

How do I request a sample of the report?

Curious about the valuable insights in our reports? Click here to request a sample and get a sneak peek at the type of insights we provide—perfect for understanding the trends and benchmarks that can drive your business forward.

What if I register as a participating firm but fail to submit the required data?

If no data is submitted, your registration can be adjusted to Non-Participant status with payment of the difference, or a refund (less a $55 handling fee) may be requested.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. Your data is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and is used solely for creating this report. Sharing or distributing the report externally is prohibited under copyright law.

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