What can trigger an ATO audit?
An ATO audit isn’t necessarily random. The ATO uses data, reporting and risk indicators to identify businesses and transactions that may warrant a closer look.
In this video, Cotchy co-founder Vishal Devle explains some of the factors that can attract ATO attention, how unusual activity or inconsistencies may be identified, and why good financial records matter.
For established and growing businesses, understanding ATO audit triggers can help you recognise where greater care may be needed with your tax, reporting and record keeping.
Prefer to read? Read ATO Audit Targets 2026: What Growing Businesses Need to Know.
