Our Story

Evolv Super Audits was founded in 2006 by Ron Phipps-Ellis, who recognised the inefficiencies and challenges faced by SMSF professionals in their auditing processes. With a background as an auditor and experience running his own accounting practice,

Ron recognised the opportunity to create a specialized SMSF audit-only business that would focus on process efficiency and raising quality standards.

In 2012, Evolv took a significant step forward by developing an automated super audit platform. This innovation transformed SMSF audits into a data-centric digital process, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy. The platform’s success demonstrated the potential of technology to revolutionize the auditing industry, making Evolv a leader in the field.

Today, Evolv Super Audits is recognized for its high-quality, cost-effective SMSF audit solutions. The company’s commitment to continuous innovation, technological advancement and client satisfaction has earned it a strong reputation and numerous awards within the industry.

Evolv’s journey from a small startup to a leading audit service provider highlights the impact of technology and visionary leadership in transforming traditional business practices and has grown to become a leading provider of Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) audit solutions in Australia.

Evolv Super Audits has built a strong reputation for its expertise and reliability in the industry. The company’s focus on automation and efficiency has not only transformed the way SMSF audits are conducted but also set new standards for quality and performance in the field.

Our Team

Exceptional solutions | Awesome team

Our Board

Ron Phipps-Ellis

B.Com, CA, JP | Founder & CEO

Ron Phipps-Ellis B.Com, CA | Founder & CEO As Founder and CEO, Ron is an experience entrepreneur with a dedication to innovation and continuous improvement in the way SMSF audits are performed. With deep experience both as an auditor and owning his own accounting firm, combined with his relentless commitment to harnessing technology, Ron has steered Evolv to becoming a trusted and award winning leader in SMSF audits and software.

David Smith

FCA | Chairman

David brings over five decades of experience and leadership to his role as Chairman of Evolv. He is the former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (now Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), and a Partner at accounting firm PKF (now BDO). David has been instrumental in guiding Evolv to achieve growth and innovation through his extensive experience, astute market insights and strong technology background.

Our Executive Management Team

Ron Phipps-Ellis

B.Com, CA, JP | Founder & CEO

Carol Scholes-Robertson

CA | Director, Client Services

Louise Astorgano

Head of Technology

Jane Walton

Finance and Operations Manager

Louise Hayman

Human Resources Manager

Brendon Harris

Business Development Manager

Lisa Wrench

Marketing Manager

Our SMSF Registered Auditors

Carol Scholes-Robertson

CA | Director, Client Services

Daria Galstyan

CA | Associate Director, Client Services

Champika Weerasinghe

Associate Director, Client Services

Jessie Wee

Associate Director, Client Services

Mary-Ellen McMillan

Senior Manager, Client Services

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a relationship based, expert SMSF audit service that is supported by employing advanced technology, to deliver the highest quality audit and superior client outcomes

WE FOLLOW

Our Values

Sustaining trusted, long-term relationships with you is engrained in our values.

Redefine

Relentless pursuit of automation and innovation

Care

Right attitude, respect, commitment, responsibility

Collaborate

Working, teaching and building relationships – together

Trust

Open and honest

Efficiency

Consistent and commercial

Quality

Excellence, technical expertise

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