Audit & Assurance
Gain trusted financial insights into your business.
We offer any level of assurance based on our clients’ requirements. From compiling financial statements to full audits, our team can support whatever level of assurance you require.
Audits
Providing the highest level of assurance, an audit is a methodical review and objective examination of your financial statements. It includes the verification of specific information as determined by the auditor or as established by general practice.
Review
Less extensive than an audit, a review engagement consists primarily of analytical procedures we apply to your financial statements and various inquiries we make of your company’s management team. If the financial statements or supporting information appear inconsistent or otherwise questionable, we may need to perform additional procedures.
Examination
Examination engagements is when a CPA is engaged to provide an opinion about the conformity of the subject matter with certain criteria. It requires the CPA to reduce the risk of undetected material misstatement to a low level. An examination is analogous to an audit of historical financial statements as it provides the same level of assurance as an audit and involves substantial evidence gathering.
Agreed-upon Procedures
Agreed-upon procedures engagements generally arise when clients need CPA involvement, but do not want a standard compilation, review, examination, or audit service because those services are not as targeted to what is needed. An example of such an engagement is when a company needs its expenses tested for grant reimbursement.
Compilation
In compiling financial statements for a client, we present information that is the “representation of management” and expresses no opinion or assurance on the statements. Compilations rely on our knowledge of accounting principles and a general understanding of your business.
Our audit and assurance division specializes in these industries:
- Railroad
- Construction
- Governmental
- Municipalities
- NYS School Districts
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Not-for-Profit
- Transportation
- Small Businesses
Why does my organization need assurance services?
Ensure compliance:
Audits help to ensure that an organization is complying with laws, regulations, and internal policies. This is important for maintaining legal and regulatory compliance and avoiding penalties or fines.
Identify weaknesses:
An audit can identify weaknesses in an organization’s internal controls or processes. This can help the organization to improve its operations and reduce the risk of fraud or error.
Enhance credibility:
An independent audit or attestation can enhance an organization's credibility with stakeholders, such as investors, customers, and regulators. It demonstrates that the organization is transparent and accountable.
Provide assurance:
An audit provides assurance to stakeholders that an organization's financial statements are accurate and reliable. This is important for making informed decisions about investing or lending money to the organization.
Facilitate decision making:
Audits can provide insights
into an organization's financial performance & risk management practices. This information can help stakeholders make informed decisions about the organization's future.
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