Commercially driven tax and financial advice provided by people who understand my business and who care about its success. A dedicated partner led team of real advisors with real commercial focus.
Derek Smith, Maritime Developments Limited
Audit & Assurance Services
Trust and clear insights are key in your decision-making process, and our goal is to provide both. With a keen focus on precision and a dedication to being thorough, we aim to bring you detailed analysis in simple, straightforward terms. Our audit & assurance services ensure every piece of information is useful, easy to understand, and actionable, helping you move forward with confidence.
SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER WITH OUR AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES
Your shareholders and stakeholders are at the heart of your business—understanding their need for assurance is crucial. They, and you, deserve peace of mind, derived from robust insights and sound advice. Our commitment goes beyond simply delivering accurate and transparent information. We are your partners in ensuring regulatory compliance and in shaping strategies that not only expand but also strengthen your business for the long haul.
Our approach is to immerse ourselves fully in the fabric of your organisation. This allows our audit & assurance services team to present a crystal-clear picture of both the challenges you face and the opportunities within your reach. Armed with this knowledge, we offer proactive advice tailored to boost your performance. We’re here to guide you through understanding your risks and realising your true potential, with strategies that are as practical as they are insightful.
INFORMATION WITH INTELLIGENCE
While AI and modern technological tools bring undeniable value, true insight lies in the human capacity for nuanced judgment. Our seasoned professionals are equipped with the breadth of expertise and relevant experience necessary to bring depth to data analysis.
Our services are customised to fit your unique needs, whether that involves supporting your in-house team during an internal audit, providing short-term or long-term assistance, or forming a dedicated team for a joint venture audit.
Today’s organisations navigate an increasingly complex landscape, where pressures mount and the margin for error tightens. Prevent such errors proactively with our strategic solutions. We provide robust anti-fraud strategies and secure whistleblowing facilities to protect your operations and maintain integrity. You can always rely on us for clarity, honesty, and unwavering professionalism.
COMPLIANCE, NOT COMPLEXITY
At AAB, we understand that external audits offer more than just compliance; they open a window to deeper insights into your business. We engage with key members of your team to unearth insights geared toward your growth. It’s not just about the numbers; it’s about fostering an environment where your business goals are understood and advanced.
We provide a streamlined service that meets all your UK and Irish regulatory and statutory compliance needs. For global audit requirements, we team up with our international partners, Crowe Global through Accelerate, and TIAG, to offer a seamless international audit service, with AAB acting as your single point of contact.
Discover how our concise external audits can add value to your business.
TAKE THE STING OUT OF RISK
As your business scales, the intricacy of risks—and the need to uphold your commitment to stakeholders—intensifies. Our internal audit & assurance services ensure that you can plan with confidence and achieve your financial objectives, as well as your strategic and ESG goals.
- Internal Audit Projects – identifying and addressing specific or emerging risks.
- Co-sourced Internal Audit Services – we provide specialist expertise, and you retain control.
- Outsourced Internal Audit Services – organising a risk-based audit and reporting on your governance and controls.
- Risk Management Services – helping you develop effective policies and procedures to mitigate and eliminate risk.
- Contract Health Check – ensuring your key contracts operate or providing a pre-contract audit review.
- Forensic Contract Audit – a detailed review of suppliers to ensure compliance.
- Forensic Investigations – our experts check for fraud and help eliminate weak spots.
EXPERT JOINT VENTURE AND CONTRACT AUDIT SERVICES
Collaboration in business should be about building success together, and accurate audits are the foundation. At AAB, we’re here to ensure your joint ventures are as transparent as they are profitable, whether operating locally or abroad. With our global reach and expertise, we deliver effective audit strategies that inspire confidence and support strong partnerships.
Our services include:
We promise to deliver:
- Efficiency: Your time is valuable, so we handle the whole Joint Venture/Contract Audit process, start to finish.
- Savings: Uncovering financial opportunities within your ventures.
- Simplicity: Risks and resolutions are presented in plain English.
- Accuracy: Every transaction is reviewed to recover incorrectly charged costs and advise on best practices against industry benchmarks.
DON’T FALL PREY TO FRAUD
Your business’s security and integrity are too important to be left vulnerable to fraud or other misconduct. Our certified Fraud Examiners understand the stakes and offer knowledge-driven insight and a remarkable track record with our anti-fraud investigation and protection service designed to secure your operations and deliver:
- Reduced Fraud Levels
- Enhanced Governance Structures
- Legislative Compliance
- Asset Identification and Recovery
SECONDMENTS & PROJECT SUPPORT
At AAB, we offer tailored Secondment & Project Support solutions, deploying our top-tier accounting and tax professionals directly to your door. Whether you require assistance for a short stint or a longer engagement, our aim is to enhance your operational efficiency. Our experts are at your service to ease the strain during periods of high demand, supplement your existing team on specific initiatives, or provide guidance throughout the employment lifecycle.
You’ll benefit from:
- Skilled accounting and tax professionals at various levels and specialisations
- Precisely the expertise you need
- Adaptable continuous support
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary individuals and teams
- The specialists you require, whenever you need them
AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR & CHARITY
Public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations are held to rigorous standards and expected to deliver exceptional services, all while prioritising fiscal efficiency amidst resource constraints. At AAB, our audit services are designed to empower and enhance your capabilities to meet and exceed these demands with confidence. Our approach is one that provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, ensuring that every penny counted is optimally utilised and every service delivered meets the high standards expected by stakeholders.
Principal services include:
- Internal audit and external audit
- Accounting
- Virtual Finance
- Process improvements
- Tax compliance and minimising your tax liability
- Management information
- Due diligence, including business plan reviews
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AAB deliver on time, every time and respond promptly to my queries and needs. I would, and have, recommended AAB to businesses who have since joined them.
Graham Mackie, Dales Engineering Services Limited
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Having AAB as our business partners gives me peace of mind as they listen, participate and work with us to ensure our goals are achieved.
Gillian Irvine, NorDan
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AAB took over as Applus+ UK’s external auditor in 2022. The difference we have noticed compared to other auditors is that AAB Audits like we manage our business, adapting its procedures to our systems and the specifics of how Applus+ UK operates.
John Hill, Head of Finance Applus+ UK
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