Our approach
How an audit with us works
An ISA-based method built around your deadline, with clear requests up front and findings discussed with you before anything is signed.
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Scope & engagement
We start with a short call about your business, your deadline and who will rely on the report. You then receive a fixed-fee proposal and an engagement letter that sets out responsibilities.
- 2
Planning & risk assessment
We study your industry, systems and prior-year issues, set materiality and pick the areas that need the most testing.
- 3
Fieldwork
We send a clear request list, then carry out the testing on-site or remotely: confirmations, vouching, analytics and stock attendance where needed.
- 4
Findings & clearance
Nothing in our report will surprise you. We discuss proposed adjustments and control points with management before anything is finalised.
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Report & management letter
You receive the signed auditor's report and financial statements, plus a management letter with practical recommendations.
Be audit-ready
What we'll typically ask for
Each engagement gets its own request list, but these documents come up in almost every audit. Having them ready is the best way to save time and fees.
Ledgers
- Year-end trial balance
- General ledger detail
- Prior-year audited accounts
Cash & bank
- Bank statements, all accounts
- Bank reconciliations
- Loan and facility letters
Sales & receivables
- Sales invoices and contracts
- Debtor ageing
- Credit notes issued after year end
Purchases & payables
- Supplier invoices
- Creditor ageing
- Accruals and provisions workings
Assets & stock
- Fixed asset register
- Stock count sheets
- Inventory valuation report
Corporate & tax
- Trade licence, MOA, share register
- VAT returns filed
- Corporate Tax registration
Standards
The frameworks behind our work
- ISAInternational Standards on Auditing for statutory and other audits
- IFRSFull IFRS and IFRS for SMEs as the reporting framework
- ISRE 2400Engagements to review historical financial statements
- ISRS 4400Agreed-upon procedures engagements
- IESBA CodeIndependence and ethics for professional accountants
