What Compass Assurance Services does

Compass Assurance Services (CAS), trading as Kiwa | Compass Assurance Services, is a privately held Australian certification, assurance and training services firm headquartered in Tingalpa, Queensland, with additional offices in North Ryde (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), West Leederville (WA) and Tonsley (SA). The firm operates as an Accredited Conformity Assessment Body under JAS-ANZ (accreditation M5310713AO) and provides third-party ISO management system certification across quality (ISO 9001), environment (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), information security (ISO 27001), privacy information management (ISO 27701), AI management (ISO 42001), e-waste (AS/NZS 5377), food safety (HACCP, SQF), feed safety (FEMAS) and federal compliance (DEWR ISMS). Its assurance practice covers ISO 31000 risk, ISO 37301 compliance and ISO 38500 IT governance, and it delivers a PECB-accredited training calendar spanning ISO Essentials, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor qualifications.

The company's commercial offering rests on a multi-year contracted service model with recurring surveillance audits (annual or semi-annual) and three-year certificate validity, supported by a field-based auditor network that travels to client sites nationwide, including remote locations. Pricing is quote-based and customized to company size, scope, number of sites and audit complexity, with no publicly disclosed fee schedule; engagement is initiated through phone (1300 495 855), a website Request-for-Quote form, or email ([email protected]), with quotes returned within 24 hours. Free downloadable self-assessment checklists function as top-of-funnel lead magnets across nine ISO standards.

Since approximately 2022, CAS has operated under the Kiwa Group, a global testing, inspection and certification company, with Kiwa branding progressively applied to Compass documentation. The firm manages its services through a Board of Directors, an Impartiality Committee ([email protected]), and a leadership team structured around a General Manager (Evan Miller), a General Manager of Global Certification (David Steer), a National Development and Standards Manager (Victoria Wilson), regional Team Leaders per state, plus dedicated sales, finance, customer services and compliance functions. Client base spans defense/aerospace (Northrop Grumman Australia), financial services (Westfund), IT services (Fusion5), engineering (SIMPEC), healthcare transport (Patient Transport Australia), electrical maintenance (Asset Support Group), and accommodation services (Blackdown Accommodation Services), with multiple testimonials citing long-tenure audit relationships.

Name

Compass Assurance Services

Legal name

Compass Assurance Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://cas.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compass Assurance Services, part of Kiwa Group, is a JAS-ANZ accredited Australian certification body delivering ISO certification, third-party assurance and PECB-accredited training in quality, environment, safety, information security, AI management, food safety and related standards across all Australian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification and Assurance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Witness Audits, Office Assessments & Certification Governance Services (AFALACAG), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE), Auditor Qualification, Training & Competency Certification (Food Safety) (AFALACAD), Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL), Food Safety Auditing & Inspection Services (GFSI/Third-Party Audits) (AFALAAAB)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management systems auditing
• Third-party assurance
• Compliance training courses
• JAS-ANZ accredited certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Vermont

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: Management system certification services including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 27701, AS/NZS 5377, HACCP, SQF, DEWR ISMS. Certification involves stage 1 and stage 2 audits, with surveillance audits typically annual or every 6 months. Certificates valid for 3 years.
2. Assurance Services: Third-party assurance services using ISO standards including ISO 37301, ISO 31000, ISO 38500, and ISO 26000 for governance, risk, compliance, IT security, WHS, environment and quality assessments.
3. Training Services: ISO training courses including Essentials Training, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor courses, and PECB accredited courses. Nationally recognised qualifications with Statement of Attainment upon completion. Face-to-face delivery available at client workplaces or public courses nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compass Assurance Services provides accredited ISO management system certification (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, HACCP, SQF, DEWR ISMS, AS/NZS 5377, FEMAS), independent third-party governance, risk and compliance assurance engagements (using ISO 31000, ISO 37301, ISO 38500, ISO 26000), and structured ISO training courses (Essentials, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, and PECB-accredited programs). It delivers these services through field-based auditors visiting client sites across Australia, operating under JAS-ANZ accreditation (M5310713AO) and as part of the global Kiwa Group.

Product overview

Compass Assurance Services (CAS) is a certification and assurance services company that provides ISO certification, third-party assurance, and training services throughout Australia. The company's service portfolio consists primarily of certification services across multiple international standards including quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), information security (ISO 27001), privacy information management (ISO 27701), AI management (ISO 42001), and various industry-specific standards such as HACCP food safety, SQF food safety, AS/NZS 5377 e-waste, DEWR ISMS, and FEMAS feed safety. Complementing its certification offerings, CAS provides independent third-party assurance services using standards like ISO 31000 for risk management and ISO 37301 for compliance management. The company also offers a comprehensive training division providing ISO Essentials Training, professional Auditor Training, and PECB-accredited certification courses. Additionally, free self-assessment checklists are provided as tools to help businesses prepare for certification. CAS is accredited by JAS-ANZ and operates as part of the Kiwa Group, with offices across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 27001 saw a 17.56% increase in certification market last financial year

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• KiwaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Compass Assurance Services merged with Kiwa over two years ago (around 2022). Compass now operates as part of the Kiwa Group, a global testing, inspection, and certification company. The Kiwa name has started appearing on Compass branding and documentation. Kiwa operates strict Principles on Conduct and Compliance and subjects itself to annual independent verification.
• JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand)coreOthersJAS-ANZ is the accreditation body that accredits Compass Assurance Services as an Accredited Conformity Assessment Body. Accreditation number M5310713AO. This accreditation entitles Compass to certify management systems in the fields of Quality, Safety and Environment. JAS-ANZ publishes publicly accessible information about Compass's active clients.
• FEMAS Mutual Recognition Partners (GMP+ International FSA, QS, OVOCOM GMP, FAMI-QS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEMAS certification has mutual recognition with GMP+ International FSA (Netherlands), QS (Germany), OVOCOM GMP (Belgium), and FAMI-QS (Worldwide) for feed ingredient assurance. This enables clients with FEMAS certification to access international markets where these other certifications are recognized.
• ASI (Advanced Certification International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor SQF Food Safety certification, Compass Assurance Services functions as the auditing company while ASI is the certifying body and issues the certificate. Both companies are part of the Kiwa Group.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC firm with management system certification services (e.g., ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001). Active in Australia across multiple industries, comparable to Compass's broad horizontal ISO certification approach but much larger scale.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering certification, inspection and testing across many standards. Operates broadly in Australia across multiple standards, overlapping with Compass on ISO management system certification as part of a much wider portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD: German-origin TIC group offering ISO certifications across quality, environment, safety, and information security. Competes for the same enterprise and mid-market Australian clients as Compass on ISO certification.
• DNV Business Assurance: DNV's certification arm issues ISO management system certificates globally, including in Australia. Same customer segments and standards as Compass, but within DNV's broader maritime, energy and digital assurance businesses.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with certification lines covering ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 etc. Overlaps with Compass on certifications but as part of a much larger industrial testing, inspection and marine portfolio.

Emerging players

• Best Practice Certification: Smaller Australian certification body offering ISO and standards-based auditing services. Comparable niche competitor targeting similar Australian SMB clients, though with a narrower footprint and brand than Compass.

Direct peers

• QMS Certification Services: Australian-based accredited ISO certification body focused on management system audits. Closely comparable niche competitor delivering ISO certifications to Australian SMB and mid-market clients.
• SAI Global: Australia-headquartered standards, compliance, and certification provider (now part of PwC). Overlaps directly with Compass on ISO certification, assurance, and training services to Australian organizations.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): International certification body issuing ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 certificates with active operations in Australia. Direct competitor to Compass on management system certification.
• BSI Group: Global leader in ISO management system certification (one of the original ISO bodies). BSI is a direct competitor to Compass on ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 certifications issued to Australian enterprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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