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Audit

The Plummer Parsons approach of developing a real world understanding of your business means that your annual audit becomes far more than just a box ticking exercise.

If you are required to present audited accounts as a result of the size of your business or charity, at the request of shareholders or members, as a result of legislation specific to your sector or you rightly value the reassurance gained by an annual audit we can make sure you get the best possible value out of the process.

The Plummer Parsons audit approach is designed to provide you with useful advice and help you identify and deal with any potential problems facing the business. Our audits are carried out by highly trained teams who can be relied upon to deliver our service efficiently with the minimum of disruption to your business.

We are very experienced in providing these services and members of our audit teams have a detailed knowledge of various sectors, and many hold sector specific qualifications. So whether you are a trading company or charity, whatever sector you operate in, we have the right team for you.

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Details about our audit registration can be viewed at http://www.auditregister.org.uk, under reference number C005361060."

Plummer Parsons are Registered Auditors, "Registered to carry on audit work in the UK and Ireland by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales".

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Do you need an audit?

In the past, audits were seen as the 'cost' companies had to pay for the privilege of limited liability. Audits provide reassurance to shareholders, lenders and creditors that the annual accounts are reliable.

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Appointment of auditors

An auditor of a private company must be appointed for each financial year of the company, unless the directors resolve otherwise on the grounds that audited accounts are unlikely to be required.

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Auditor's rights

Auditors are appointed by the members and are accountable to them. As a result it is important that auditors are given the information they consider relevant to the fulfilment of their duty to members.

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Directors' report

One of the requirements of the Companies Act is that the approved accounts must include a directors' report

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Identify and prevent fraud

It is estimated that fraud costs UK businesses as much as £5 billion a year. Are you certain your business is not a victim?

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Internal controls

We all heard the saying, 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket.' When it comes to assigning responsibility for everyday financial transactions, business owners should heed this advice and never give too much control to one employee.

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Specialist Audit Qualification

Find out how are team are so well qualified for the job

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