Cryptocurrency Auditor Melbourne

Cryptocurrency Auditor in Melbourne (SMSF & Digital Asset Assurance)

Kingston & Knight Audit provides specialist cryptocurrency audits for SMSFs, private investors, companies, and professional firms that hold or manage digital assets. Our Melbourne-based team verifies wallet ownership and control, reconciles exchange activity with on-chain records, validates pricing and valuation methods, and documents chain-of-custody so your financial statements and compliance filings stand up to scrutiny. We offer fixed-fee quotes, practical timelines, and a clear document checklist to keep your audit moving.

What a Cryptocurrency Audit Covers

A cryptocurrency audit adapts established assurance techniques to the unique properties of blockchain networks and digital asset platforms. The goal is the same as any assurance engagement—independent, evidence-based conclusions—delivered with methods that reflect wallet architectures, custody models, and market data sources.

Wallet Ownership & Control Tests

We confirm that the client can demonstrate control over the wallets in scope. Depending on context, control testing may involve signed messages, micro-transactions (dust), hardware wallet inspection, or multi-signature policy review. Evidence is tied to specific public addresses so it can be re-verified later if required.

Exchange Statements & Third-Party Confirmations

For assets held on exchanges or with custodians, we reconcile platform statements to the ledger and, where appropriate, obtain independent confirmations. We review API exports, trade histories, deposit/withdrawal logs, and fee reports, and match these to cost-base and realized gain/loss calculations.

On-Chain Transaction Sampling

Using risk-weighted sampling, we select transactions for detailed testing. We verify transfers, internal movements, staking rewards or airdrops, and corporate actions if present. Our working papers link each sample to a block, transaction ID, and address set, leaving a transparent trail for reviewers.

Valuation, Pricing Sources & Cut-Off

We assess the appropriateness of price sources (e.g., reputable AU-focused indices or exchange baskets), check timestamp alignment, and test cut-off around reporting date. Where required, we consider liquidity and spreads, and we document the hierarchy applied to thinly traded tokens.

Cold Storage, Multi-Sig & Custody Controls

Where assets are kept in cold storage or protected by multi-signature policies, we evaluate the control environment: key generation and backup, access segregation, incident response, and evidence of periodic access reviews. For custodians, we review SOC/assurance reports when available.

SMSF Crypto Audits: Process & Timelines

For SMSFs, we complete both financial and compliance elements and issue the independent auditor’s report once documentation is complete. Trustees should appoint an auditor in good time prior to lodgement deadlines. Our standard timeline begins when we receive complete records and usually runs in parallel with your accountant’s year-end close.

What We Need to Start

Wallet addresses (public keys) for all holdings in scope and notes on any address changes.
Exchange statements, API exports, KYC details, and custodian confirmations where applicable.
Acquisition records and cost-base support (invoices, trade confirmations, spreadsheets).
Trust deed/company docs, prior financials, and any compliance correspondence.

Typical Deliverables

Independent auditor’s report for the period in scope.
Working paper pack referencing TXIDs and addresses for key samples.
Findings and recommendations on controls, documentation, and valuation methods.

Why Choose Kingston & Knight Audit

We bring traditional assurance discipline to a rapidly evolving asset class. Our approach balances evidentiary rigour with practical guidance, so you receive conclusions you can rely on—and a clear path to strengthening your control environment. We serve clients across Melbourne and Australia-wide, and we coordinate smoothly with accountants, administrators, and legal counsel.

Fixed-Fee Quotes & Clear Scopes

Every engagement starts with a defined scope, a fixed-fee quote, and a checklist so you know exactly what to provide and when. For complex structures—multiple entities, custodians, or DeFi activity—we phase the work, prioritising high-risk items first.

Independence & Documentation

Independence is central to our role. We document the basis for conclusions, retain verifiable evidence, and align with relevant auditing and assurance standards. Where judgement is required, we explain the rationale and disclose limitations.

Our Audit Methodology (At a Glance

Scoping: Define assets, wallets, platforms, and reporting boundaries.
Risk Assessment: Consider custody model, transaction volume, DeFi exposure, and prior issues.
Evidence: Perform control tests, obtain confirmations, and run on-chain procedures.
Valuation: Apply price hierarchy, time-stamp alignment, FX, and cut-off testing.
Reporting: Issue conclusions, highlight any exceptions, and outline remediation steps.

Pricing & Turnaround

We tailor fixed fees to asset count, platforms involved, and document readiness. Our team will provide an estimate after a short discovery call and a review of sample records. For SMSFs with straightforward holdings, we offer streamlined packages; for complex corporate structures, we schedule milestones to meet statutory deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you support hardware, software, and custodial wallets?

Yes. We test ownership and control across hardware, software, and custodial environments. For custodial holdings, we reconcile platform data and seek independent confirmations where appropriate.

How do you verify wallet ownership?

Evidence may include signed messages, dust transactions, or live demonstrations under agreed protocols. We combine this with documentary support and access reviews to form our conclusion.

Which exchanges do you work with?

We work with major exchanges operating in Australia and internationally. We reconcile exports to the chain and review fiat on/off-ramp activity where relevant to the audit scope.

What valuation sources do you use?

We rely on reputable pricing indices or well-established markets, with timestamped data aligned to the reporting cut-off. Where liquidity is limited, we document the hierarchy and apply prudent methods.

Melbourne-Based, Australia-Wide

Our primary office is in Melbourne and we service clients nationally. Engagements are conducted securely via our client portal, with optional onsite procedures for cold-storage reviews and board briefings. If you are seeking a cryptocurrency auditor for an SMSF, a company treasury, or a fund structure, we can align our timeline with your accountant and administrators to avoid bottlenecks.

Get a Fixed-Fee Quote

Ready to proceed or want to map your scope? Contact Kingston & Knight Audit for a fixed-fee quote and a practical document checklist. We will review your wallet and platform mix, confirm the reporting period, and schedule delivery so you can meet your compliance deadlines with confidence.