High quality audit services are a priority for our team; a comprehensive external audit can provide you with knowledge and insights that can benefit your business decision making.

We aim to stay ahead of the game; from being one of the first accounting firms to use computers back in the 1960s, we are always looking to use the latest technology to provide you with an efficient service. AI is set to be a game-changer across industries and we are excited to embrace the change it will bring to the audit and assurance industry.

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Understanding you

We believe in building constructive relationships with our audit clients in order to make your experience of audit as pain-free as possible.

To deliver a smooth audit process for your business, our accountants are fully trained in developments in auditing standards and the use of our paperless audit software.

Assurance reports can also be produced for those companies that may not require a full external audit, but need some form of assurance on the company’s financial statements.

How can we help you?

Whether you are above or below the audit threshold, your business is unique and there are many reasons why you may need or want an audit services.

Whatever your reason, we have the people who understand your audit requirements, including for:

Listed companies
Large corporates
Small corporates

Subsidiaries of overseas companies
Charities and not-for-profit entities
Grant claims

FAQs

Q. How do I know if my company needs an audit?

A. You will require an audit if:

your company or group has a turnover greater than £10.2 million and gross assets above £5.1 million;
your company is a subsidiary of an overseas company; or
you are a charity with income over £500,000

Q. Can you help with my grant audit?

A. We have experience in providing accountants' reports on grant claims for many different bodies, including:

European Union;
Local government bodies; and
Technology Strategy Board

Q. Do we need an audit if we are a charity?

A. Audit thresholds for charities are lower; charities with an income over £500,000 require an audit. We can offer intelligent and focused audit solutions for all types and sizes of charity.

FAQs

Q. Why would we need an audit if our company is below the audit threshold?

A. The usual reasons companies below the audit threshold undertake an audit are:

It is a requirement of the bank or other lenders
It is a requirement of external stakeholders
An audit is written into the company’s articles of association

Q. Can you help with my international business audit?

A. If you have overseas subsidiaries, we can work in a professional and responsive manner with your overseas auditors and accountants. Alternatively, our links with HLB International enable us to give you access to overseas firms, to complete the process for you.

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Featured news

Audit and assurance update: Changes for UK GAAP

Friday 5 April 2024

Financial Reporting Standard 102 (“FRS 102”), the ‘all in one’ standard for most UK GAAP reporters, is subject to periodic reviews by the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”). These consider, amongst other things, whether changes are required to existing requirements or other developments need to be brought within FRS 102.

Audit and assurance update: Increases to company size thresholds

Wednesday 3 April 2024

With the United Kingdom no longer tied to the maximum EU thresholds that determine whether a company is a micro-entity, small, medium, or large-sized company, the Prime Minister announced on 18 March 2024 the Government’s proposals to increase these thresholds.

Audit and assurance update: A pair of fresh eyes on your statutory accounts

Sunday 17 December 2023

Even small changes to FRS 102 can have an unwanted impact on your statutory accounts. Outsourcing your statutory accounts allows your finance team to concentrate on running your business during the year-end process.

Audit and Assurance update: Supplier finance arrangements

Tuesday 10 October 2023

FRED 84 Draft amendments to FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland – Supplier finance arrangements was issued at the end of September 2023 by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

Audit and Assurance update: Delay in changes to UK GAAP

Friday 6 October 2023

FRED 82 Draft amendments to FRS 102 the financial reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and other FRSs – periodic review was first issued in December 2022 by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). The consultation period on FRED 82 closed on 30 April 2023.

Audit and Assurance update: Companies House reforms – how will this affect small entity accounts?

Saturday 30 September 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is making its way through Parliament, with consideration of further amendments scheduled for September 2023.

Audit and assurance update: Does preparing statutory accounts take up too much of your time?

Monday 25 September 2023

Every Financial Director or Financial Controller wants a timely and smooth year-end process including the preparation of statutory accounts.

Audit and assurance update: What do statutory accounts provide for your stakeholders?

Monday 26 June 2023

At the end of every reporting season, there is always a huge sigh of relief when your statutory accounts are signed off and filed at Companies House. But what do those statutory accounts say about your business to stakeholders?