Two Leaders, One Vision: The Access Group Acquires ATO SmartDocs

Together, ATO SmartDocs and Access will deliver richer functionality, more unified workflows, and a single secure platform for firms to manage ATO documents alongside their broader practice management systems.

The end result? Less time on admin, more time adding value for clients. Stay tuned for more news as we continue to invest and innovate for local accountants.

ATO SmartDocs has already been recognised as the industry leader in ATO document

processing, known for:

• Secure 2FA and MFA document delivery
• Flexible, customisable templates
• Fixed monthly pricing with no surprises
• Comprehensive coverage of all 600+ ATO documents, including 100% of PAYG.

Now, with the backing of a global software group, we’re adding greater scale and resourcing to help firms manage ongoing compliance, grow (if that’s what they want to do), and extract even more value from their investment with SmartDocs. This means more hands-on support, more expertise, and an even stronger partnership with our clients.

Our ATO SmartBot technology has already changed the game, delivering true one-click processing of ATO documents. For firms that cannot yet implement 2FA, we also offer automatic TFN redaction, ensuring client confidentiality is never compromised.

The Access Group partnership will further accelerate these innovations, ensuring SmartBot and our automation tools continue to set the standard for efficiency and compliance.

The reaction since announcing this partnership has been overwhelming — clients, partners, and industry leaders have embraced the opportunities this unlocks. It’s clear this is more than a good fit: it’s the next step forward for accounting tech in Australia. But this is just the beginning. With enhancements and services already in the pipeline, ATO SmartDocs is ready to move to the next level — delivering even more value, security, and innovation to accounting firms across Australia.

The Access Group and ATO SmartDocs share a commitment to delivering secure, efficient, and effective tools for accountants. Together, we’re scaling that vision globally while keeping our focus firmly on supporting firms here in Australia. The future is smarter, faster, and more connected