Audit
Audits: Building confidence and driving improvement
Audits don’t have to be a “necessary evil.” Done right, they build confidence in your business and drive meaningful improvements in processes and control. When audits are well-planned, constructive, and unobtrusive, they’re a powerful tool for positive change.
We see audits as a unique opportunity to shine a light on your organisation’s operations, helping you identify risks and uncover more efficient ways of doing things. Our team doesn’t just look at the numbers; we assess risk, raise potential issues, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen your business.
With meticulous planning, we ensure that our audits are seamless. You’ll know exactly when we’ll be on-site, what we’ll need, and when you can expect our report. Our rigorous testing is carried out by trained staff, and we remain registered and regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. This means we comply with all relevant regulations, including the Companies Act 2006, International Standard on Quality Management 1, and the Charities Act 2011. Simply put, we’re qualified, regulated, and committed to excellence.
More importantly, we get to know you and your business. The Partner you meet will be the Partner you keep, providing consistency and a personal touch that makes the audit process smoother. With a team of over 80 staff, we conduct more than 130 audits each year, including specialised audits for charities and the education sector, so you can trust we have the expertise and capacity to support you effectively.
Whether you want a standalone audit service or a more integrated approach, we tailor our involvement to meet your needs. We can work alongside your current accountants to provide audit services only, or we can support you with additional services like tax, VAT, payroll, and accounting. However you choose to work with us, we’re committed to making your audit experience as beneficial as possible.
If you’re seeing audits as a burden, let’s change that. Talk to us, and we’ll show you how audits can add value to your business.
Our audit specialisms include:
Charity audit
Audit or Independent examination? Demystify your assurance options and focus on fundraising and achieving your aims. We’ve got your back.
Client money audit
Property management or lettings company? Independent inspection of your client accounts for added assurance.
Grant audit
Your funding agency requires evidence of how their grant was spent.
School audit
External audit and beyond. Confidence in your financial statements and all the support your school’s financial team could wish for.
Service charge audit
You are a landlord or managing agent and you require an annual service charge audit.
Meet your audit team
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