04 February 2019
Whether you need a statutory audit or you choose to have an audit for other business reasons, you’ll wind up with a far better understanding of your business. Our auditors review your financial operations, make suggestions about improvements and best practice, and help management in identifying and controlling business risks.
About us
Here at Haines Watts in Scotland we have a dedicated team providing audit and assurance services to clients across our Scottish offices (Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy and Tillicoultry). I lead the audit and assurance function and have over 20 years' experience of providing audit/assurance services to entities of all sizes and operating across a vast range of industries.
Non statutory audits
Many businesses don’t need to legally have an audit but many still choose to have one. Audits can help to keep banks happy when you need finance, keep credit insurers and suppliers happy and ensure you get the best price when you come to sell. But most of all, it can give you the comfort of knowing you have strong controls and accurate results.
Statutory audits
If you have to have a statutory audit, it’s no less valuable because it’s been forced upon you by law. You’ll end up with a wealth of information that can be used to fine tune your business and boost your profits to the max.
Independent examinations
We know first-hand how important finances are to charities. In the current economic climate, charities need more than just good intentions to survive. We act for a number of not-for-profit organisations and if you require an independent examination we can help you with this.
Grant claim – accountants’ report
Grant-paying bodies need to gain assurance on how recipients use their grant funding and obtaining an independent accountants' report is one way of doing this. If you require such a report we can assist with this.
Our audit team & approach
The efficiency and effectiveness of my team is based upon a practical, flexible and pragmatic approach to working with our clients. Central to our audit approach is clear communication as to audit requirements and discussion on any issues that arise as they are identified. This ensures a ‘no surprises’ approach and the timely resolution of reporting matters. We will also ensure that we advise you of developments in accounting and audit standards at the earliest opportunity, in order that their impact on your business can be assessed and discussed.
Why choose our audit & assurance services?
Our audits must also adhere to all professional standards issued by the Auditing Standards Board, the Financial Reporting Council and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Our team perform auditing and financial analysis with a minimum of fuss and maximum efficiency and accuracy. We proactively deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the prosperity and growth of your organisation. This is beneficial to all companies, including those looking to sell, grow their business, seeking finance, and not for profit organisations. Our team have a passion for delivering quality and timely audit and accounts services to business owners and they have a personal and hands-on approach, putting our clients first every time. Contact me today to find out how Haines Watts Scotland audit & assurance services could help you and your business, or to arrange a free initial meeting to discuss your audit needs. Craig C Hunter MA (Hons) CA Senior Audit Director Email: cchunter@hwca.com Landline: 01592 267849 Mobile: 07917067070
