Audit & Assurance

Assurance work is a process.

Whether you need an audit, review, or agreed-upon procedures, the goal is the same: reliable reporting, consistent documentation, and a smooth timeline. Our approach is built around planning, workpaper discipline, and clear requests—so there are fewer surprises and cleaner deliverables.

Common needs

• Audits and reviews required by lenders, boards, regulators, or grantors
• Financial statement presentation and disclosure support
• Audit readiness: clean close, reconciliations, and support schedules
• Internal control observations and practical improvement recommendations
• Coordination with outsourced accounting or internal bookkeeping teams

How we help

• Up-front planning: timeline, responsibility map, and request list
• Workpaper-driven fieldwork and review—built for consistency year-over-year
• Clear communication of open items and decisions (not just “requests”)
• Deliverables designed for your audience: lenders, boards, owners, and management
• Coordination with tax and accounting work to reduce duplication

What we need from you

• Trial balance and general ledger (current year and prior year)
• Year-end close support: bank recs, AR/AP aging, debt schedules, payroll summaries
• Key agreements: loans, leases, major contracts, grant documentation (if applicable)
• Governance documents: board minutes / approvals, policies, and significant event notes
• Prior year financial statements and reports (if available)

Engagement scope (what “assurance” can mean)

Organizations often use different levels of assurance depending on the requirement and intended audience. We’ll help you determine the appropriate scope—then align the planning, documentation, and timeline to match. For a summary of our assurance offerings, see our Audit & Assurance service page.

• Audit: highest level of assurance with expanded procedures and reporting
• Review: limited assurance with analytical and inquiry-based procedures
• Agreed-Upon Procedures: targeted procedures for specific reporting needs

FAQs

• Do you work with organizations that already have bookkeeping support? Yes—many clients have internal teams or outsourced accounting. We coordinate and keep requests clear.
• Can you help us get “audit ready” before fieldwork? Yes—clean reconciliations and support schedules save time and cost.
• Will this duplicate tax work? It doesn’t have to. We aim to align reporting, tax, and workpapers to reduce rework.