Regardless of the size or structure of an organisation, an effective external financial audit promotes trust and confidence in businesses.

Public and private companies, not-for-profits and other organisations can leverage external audits to validate that their financial statements provide accurate information about their financial position and performance, thereby maintaining trust and integrity with stakeholders.

Audits can also serve as fundamental building blocks for boards and management, presenting the opportunity to take a step back and evaluate the organisation’s financial and operational performance.

It is crucial for businesses and organisations to engage an audit firm that is experienced, efficient, independent and reliable.

How we help clients

At HLB Mann Judd, we have strong policies supported by robust processes that ensure our external audit engagements are of consistently high quality. For us, quality is not just about ‘ticking a box’, it underpins everything we do.

All our engagements are partner-led, with partners supported by experienced professionals who possess the skills, attitude and values essential for driving audit quality.

Our external audit services are scalable to meet the assurance requirements of our client’s stakeholders through:

  • Financial statement audits and reviews
  • Grant and acquittal audits
  • Agreed upon procedures engagements
  • Audit readiness assessments
  • Reviews of financial statements for compliance with accounting standards
  • Climate reporting and related sustainability requirements

Our engagements start with a planning process that requires the team to gain a thorough understanding of the client, including their processes and procedures. We place strong emphasis on building and maintaining the capability of our people to ensure we approach each engagement objectively and professionally, balanced with a healthy level of professional scepticism.

Our established policies, technology, processes and quality control management systems ensure that our audit quality, risk management, training and operational systems meet the highest standards. HLB Mann Judd’s audit methodology complies with Australian and International Auditing Standards and quality controls administered by HLB International.

We always look to ensure our auditors have access to the best tools. Through ongoing investment in technology and innovation, we can reduce risk and better support our clients. Our processes continue to improve and evolve through the use of technologies, including automation, advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI).

Throughout the engagement, clients can expect an audit process that may also identify areas where management could improve their controls or processes.

We work closely with Boards and Audit Committees, who, through our formal and informal client feedback programs, have told us that we are responsive, expert and reliable. This recognition has earned us multiple Australian industry awards for our client service approach.

Our expertise is varied, with extensive experience auditing ASX-listed companies, large private entities, multinationals with either Australian headquarters or subsidiaries, public sector entities, managed funds, and not-for-profit organisations including private schools and charities.

Contact our professional team to learn how we could assist you with your audit requirements.

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