Is your accounting practice AML Ready?
We’ve got you covered.
CertaDesk is an outsourced AML onboarding desk for Australian accounting practices. We complete your client due diligence and return an audit-ready file, so your team can get back to billable work. We reduce your practice administration NOT your Compliance
Accountant-led · 10+ years AML/CTF experience · Fixed monthly plans · Australian-based
AML now applies to accountants. Are you meeting all your AML obligations?
Since 1st July 2026, accounting practices that provide designated services — such as company and trust set-ups, registered office address, assist with sale of business and property transactions — have had to meet AML/CTF obligations under AUSTRAC.
These sit on top of your obligations under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009.
Every new client needs identity checks, beneficial ownership checks, PEP and sanctions screening, a risk rating and a complete record — before you start work.
For most practices, that means hours of admin per client and staff who aren't AML specialists.
Why practices choose CertaDesk ?
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Accountant-led — we understand trusts, groups, SMSFs and how practices really work.
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Win back billable hours — your team do not spend time navigating AML compliance and chasing ID documents.
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Audit-ready, every time — consistent files that stand up to review.
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Say yes to new work — take on clients and services without building a compliance team.
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One predictable monthly fee — no investment in hiring and training staff or expensive platform.
Built by an accountant, for accountants.
Our story
The founder of CertaDesk is an accountant with more than 10 years of AML/CTF experience and 7 years in public practice. Our founder saw first-hand how the 2026 AML reforms would put pressure on small and mid-sized practices — firms that need strong compliance but can't justify a full-time.
CertaDesk gives those practices a specialised AML solution desk on demand. We combine leading identity verification technology with hands-on review by someone who understands trusts, family groups, SMSFs and the realities of a busy practice.
What We Stand For
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Practical — compliance that fits how your practice works.
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Precise — every file complete, consistent and audit-ready.
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Partnership — we work alongside your team and your Compliance Officer.
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Confidential — your clients' information is handled with care.
Our founder is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, with qualification in Financial Planning, Lending and Management.
FAQ
• Who stays responsible for compliance?
Your practice remains the reporting entity. CertaDesk completes the due diligence or act as your Compliance Officer (depending on service package selected)
• Is my clients' data secure?
Your client data is securely stored in AWS in Australia.
• Can clients see our branding?
Your own branding via preferred platform.
• What if we go over our monthly checks?
You are automatically moved up a plan and billed accordingly.
Let's make AML onboarding simple.
To find out more, submit an enquiry.
Address
Melbourne, Victoria — serving practices Australia-wide
direct Contact
support@certadesk.com.au