Audit Services

We offer a proactive audit service. This means that while we are working with you to perform your audit, we are also actively seeking to identify opportunities for you to improve your business and reduce your risk exposure.

Committed to maintaining high ethical standards, we can ensure absolute professionalism regarding any work that we perform for you. Our range of audit services includes:

• Financial statement audits
• Grant funding acquittals/audits
• Trust account audits
• Forensic accounting & litigation support
• Business acquisition & sale due diligence reviews
• Compliance audits
• Other audit services

How can an audit help you?

• Early warning of potential weaknesses in your business
• Recommendations on how to streamline your systems
• Comfort that your accounting practices remain up to date and competitive
• Potential tax savings
• Reduced exposure to penalties and non-compliance
• Recommendations on how to eliminate unnecessary or inefficient practices
• Confidence regarding business purchases
• Maximise your business sale price

Financial Statement Audits

Our respected audit team has experience performing audits on all types of financial statements. From special purpose financial statements required to be lodged with ASIC, to making sure that the earnings of your partnership are accurate prior to distribution, we offer a professional and personal service tailored to meet the needs of your business.

Grant Acquittals/Audits

If you have received any kind of grant funding and need an acquittal to be lodged to the administrator of the grant, then we can provide you with a professional and efficient service to fulfil this requirement. We have experience auditing all forms of grant funding provided by the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and many other grant administrators.

Trust Account Audits

Our efficient processes and experience in this area means minimal imposition to your operations.

Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Whether you suspect fraud or simply want strategies to reduce the risk to your business, then our experienced team can work with you to minimise the risk to your financial investment. We will co-develop outcomes with you based on your specific needs and will work with you to ensure that these are met.

We can ensure complete confidentiality and professionalism regarding any work that we perform for you.

Business Acquisition & Sale Reviews

Are you looking to buy a business and worried you may be paying too much?
Through our due diligence process, our team can provide you with comfort and security that the information provided to you accurately represents the financial position of the business.

Do you want to get the best price when selling your business?
We will work with you to ensure you get the best price for your business by ensuring your accounts are in the best possible position for selling, by maximising sales opportunities, ensuring you have an exit strategy, and collating a’ business sale plan’ for your prospective buyer.

Compliance Audits

If you operate in a regulatory environment that requires an independent review of your compliance, then our professional audit team can provide a positive experience, keeping communication clear and open and looking out for business improvement opportunities along the way.

Other

If you have a unique situation that requires a professional and confidential approach, please contact one of our experienced auditors at either our Ulladulla or Batemans Bay office.

Please contact David Howells for further information.