Earn stakeholder trust
Give shareholders, lenders, investors and funders credible independent assurance over the information they use.
Independent assurance, clearer decisions
Move forward with confidence in the numbers.
Whether the audit is required by law, requested by investors or chosen to strengthen trust, find the right expertise and enter the process prepared. The result is credible assurance for the people relying on your accounts.
Tell us about your audit requirements
Check audit readinessRelevant audit expertiseRegistration checked where requiredScope agreed before engagement
THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL FEEL
An audit should create confidence, not just another deadline.
The real value is knowing stakeholders can rely on the financial picture and that issues are surfaced early enough to address.
Approach the deadline prepared
Reduce delays caused by missing schedules, unclear evidence or late accounting decisions.
See risk more clearly
Bring reporting issues, control weaknesses and difficult judgements into focus before they grow.
Choose an auditor who fits
Reach professionals with the registration, sector knowledge and assignment experience you require.
CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORT
One profession. Different ways to get the work done.
Start with the route that matches your requirement. The scope and next step stay clear before you commit.
Statutory audit
For UK companies, groups and entities that require an independent audit of financial statements.
- Entity and group structure reviewed
- Deadline and framework captured
- Relevant registered auditor sought
Voluntary and specialist audit
For stakeholder assurance, grants, service charge accounts and other assignments with specific reporting requirements.
- Reason and reporting terms identified
- Evidence expectations clarified
- Appropriate expertise matched
Internal audit and controls
For organisations reviewing processes, risks and controls rather than issuing a statutory financial statement opinion.
- Objectives defined first
- Risk areas prioritised
- Deliverables agreed upfront
WHAT THIS SUPPORT COVERS
The right auditor depends on more than turnover.
Registration, independence, sector experience, reporting framework, group structure and timing can all affect who is suitable.
Entity and framework
Company, charity, group or regulated entity, plus the accounting and reporting standards used.
Deadline and readiness
Filing date, audit window and whether accounts, schedules and evidence are ready.
Scope and complexity
Locations, subsidiaries, systems, estimates, revenue streams and specialist balances.
Independence
Existing relationships and non-audit services that may affect whether a firm can accept appointment.
SERVICE COVERAGE
Audit and assurance expertise for different organisations and obligations.
Audit is not one service. The purpose, entity, reporting framework and intended users determine the right professional and engagement.
Financial statement audits
Independent assurance over annual financial statements and the reporting behind them.
- Statutory company audit
- Voluntary audit
- Group and subsidiary audit
- First-year audit and change of auditor
- Pension scheme audit
Charity, grant and public-interest work
Assurance shaped around specialist reporting duties and the needs of funders or stakeholders.
- Charity audit and independent examination
- Academy and education-sector audit
- Grant audit and funder reporting
- Solicitors Accounts Rules audit
- Service charge and property audit
Specialist assurance engagements
Targeted reporting where a statutory financial statement audit is not the right answer.
- Internal audit
- Financial controls and risk assurance
- Agreed-upon procedures
- Client money and regulatory assurance
- Royalty, turnover and contractual audits
Transactions and technology
Greater confidence when acquiring, investing or relying on systems and non-financial information.
- Financial and vendor due diligence
- Acquisition completion accounts review
- Systems and IT controls audit
- ESG and sustainability assurance
- Forensic accounting and fraud investigation support
AUDIT READINESS CHECK
Give auditors enough information to respond properly.
A complete brief reduces avoidable questions and makes timing and fee proposals easier to compare.
Why is an audit needed?
State whether it is statutory, voluntary, grant related, lender requested, group reporting or another assurance requirement.
Are the accounts ready?
Confirm the year end, draft accounts status, trial balance, reconciliations and availability of supporting schedules.
What makes the entity complex?
Include subsidiaries, overseas operations, inventory, estimates, systems, locations and unusual transactions.
Is appointment practical?
Share the deadline, previous auditor, reason for change and any relationships that could affect independence.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From first click to clear next step.
Submit the audit brief
Provide entity details, requirement, size, group structure, year end, deadline and readiness.
Clarify material gaps
We identify missing information that prevents an auditor from assessing scope or availability.
Review suitable proposals
Compare relevant experience, timing, approach, assumptions and fee against the same brief.
Agree engagement directly
The selected audit firm completes acceptance, independence and engagement procedures before work begins.
CLEAR BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Audit pricing needs qualification, not guesswork.
A short fact-finding stage protects the organisation and the auditor, and makes proposals more meaningful than a headline fee.
Latest accounts, trial balance and reporting framework
Turnover, assets, employees and group structure
Reason the audit is required and intended users
Previous auditor, deadline, readiness and known issues
COMMON QUESTIONS
Know what happens next.
Useful answers before you buy, subscribe or submit an enquiry.
How do I know whether my company needs a statutory audit?+
Audit requirements depend on size, group position, company type, articles, shareholder requests and other legislation or agreements. If uncertain, share the facts for review before assuming an exemption.
Why is there no instant audit price?+
Audit effort depends on records, risk, reporting framework, entity structure, locations and timing. A responsible fee needs a tailored scope.
What information should I prepare?+
Start with recent accounts, trial balance, entity and group structure, size measures, reporting framework, deadline, reason for audit and the current state of supporting schedules.
Can you help if the deadline is urgent?+
State the deadline immediately. Availability and records readiness will determine whether a suitable firm can accept and complete the work in time.
Are the auditors registered?+
Where statutory audit registration is required, the proposed firm must hold the relevant status. Registration and suitability should be confirmed before engagement.
What does auditor independence mean?+
The audit firm must assess relationships and services that could compromise, or appear to compromise, its objectivity. This assessment forms part of acceptance.
What affects the audit fee?+
Key factors include size, group structure, systems, record quality, risk, locations, estimates, specialist areas, timetable and whether this is a first-year audit.
What happens after I choose a proposal?+
The audit firm still completes client acceptance, independence checks and engagement terms. Work begins only after those steps and the information timetable are agreed.
THE RIGHT ROUTE, CLEARLY
Start with a stronger audit brief.
Whether the audit is required by law, requested by investors or chosen to strengthen trust, find the right expertise and enter the process prepared. The result is credible assurance for the people relying on your accounts.
Tell us about your audit requirements