Audit Support
Making Audits Smooth &
Stress-Free
An audit is a systematic examination and verification of an entity’s financial records and operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and the effectiveness of internal controls. It provides stakeholders with assurance about the reliability of financial information and helps identify potential risks or areas for improvement.
Ensure smooth, efficient, and hassle-free audits with our comprehensive Audit Support services. We help businesses prepare, manage, and respond to audits while minimizing disruption and risk.
Why Choose Our Audit Support
Streamlined Audit Preparation
We organize your financial records, statements, and supporting documentation to ensure everything is audit-ready. Our team identifies gaps, reconciles accounts, and ensures compliance with relevant standards before the auditor arrives.
Expert Guidance Throughout the Audit
Our experienced professionals guide you step-by-step during the audit process. From responding to auditor queries to providing clarifications, we ensure your team is fully supported.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance Assurance
We help identify potential compliance risks and implement corrective measures proactively. By addressing issues before the audit, we help prevent delays, penalties, and unnecessary stress.
Efficient Coordination with Auditors
We act as a liaison between your business and auditors, ensuring smooth communication and timely submission of required documents. Our goal is to make the audit process seamless and efficient.
Every Audit Type, Fully Covered
The US has distinct audit frameworks - each with different triggers, standards, and documentation requirements. We prepare and support businesses across all five major audit types.
PCAOB Audits
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board audits apply to SEC-registered companies and their auditors. We prepare your financial statements, internal control documentation, and audit committee materials to PCAOB AS standards, essential for public companies or those approaching a public listing.
PCAOB AS · SOX 302/404 · Audit Committee
IRS Audits
Whether a correspondence audit, office audit, or full field examination, IRS scrutiny requires a precise, organised response. We compile supporting documentation, reconstruct records where needed, calculate any adjustments, and coordinate directly with the examiner to protect your position.
CP2000 · Field Exam · Correspondence Audit
State Tax Audits
State revenue agencies, from the California FTB to the New York DTF, conduct independent audits of income tax, sales tax, and payroll tax. We handle multi-state nexus documentation, apportionment schedules, and sales tax exemption certificate reviews across all 50 states.
SALT · Sales Tax · Nexus · Apportionment
Internal Audits
Board-requested or management-initiated reviews of internal controls, process efficiency, and policy compliance. We design audit programmes, perform control testing, document findings, and draft audit committee reports, functioning as your outsourced internal audit team or supporting your existing function.
IIA Standards · Control Testing · Risk Assessment
Financial Statement Audits (GAAS)
Required by lenders, investors, and government contractors, GAAS audits demand meticulous preparation. We produce audit-ready financial statements, prepare all supporting schedules, resolve reconciling items in advance, and liaise with your external CPA throughout the engagement.
GAAS · AU-C Standards · SAS · External CPA Support
Not Sure Which Applies to You?
Many businesses receive audit notices and aren't certain what type of examination they're facing or what the consequences could be. We assess your notice, identify the correct framework, and immediately begin preparation, so you're never caught off guard.
Most audit notices have strict response deadlines, 30 to 90 days is typical. The earlier you engage us, the more time we have to prepare a thorough, defensible response rather than a rushed one.
Common Audit Triggers in the US
The IRS uses a Discriminant Function System (DIF) to score returns and flag those that deviate significantly from statistical norms for your income bracket and industry. Knowing what triggers scrutiny lets you document proactively — not reactively.
State tax agencies have their own selection criteria, often cross-referencing federal return data from the IRS. A federal audit finding can automatically open a state-level examination.
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Large Revenue Changes Year-Over-Year
A sudden increase or decrease of 30%+ in reported income relative to your industry benchmark is one of the strongest DIF triggers. The IRS expects revenue volatility to be explainable — without documentation, it looks like unreported income or inflated deductions.
High Risk
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Foreign Transactions & International Activity
Any wire transfer over $10,000, foreign bank account, or intercompany transaction with a non-US entity is a red flag. FBAR non-filing, unreported foreign income, and transfer pricing inconsistencies are among the IRS's highest-priority audit areas.
High Risk · FBAR · FATCA
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Large or Disproportionate Charitable Deductions
Charitable deductions that represent an unusually high percentage of income, or non-cash donations without a qualified appraisal, attract automatic scrutiny. Conservation easements and vehicle donations are particularly flagged.
High Risk · Form 8283
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Home Office Deduction
Claiming a home office requires exclusive and regular business use — a standard the IRS scrutinises closely. Mixed-use spaces, inconsistent square footage claims, or deductions that exceed business income are common points of challenge.
Medium Risk · Form 8829
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Business Losses Filed Consecutively
Filing losses for 3 or more consecutive years triggers hobby loss rules under IRC §183. The IRS may reclassify the activity as a hobby and disallow deductions — particularly for farming, horses, photography, and similar activities with personal enjoyment overlap.
Medium Risk · IRC §183
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High Vehicle & Meals/Entertainment Deductions
100% vehicle use for business purposes is statistically unusual and frequently challenged. Similarly, meals deductions above industry norms require contemporaneous records — receipt, attendees, business purpose — to survive examination.
Medium Risk · IRC §27
Your Partner for Efficient and Hassle-Free Audits
Streamline your audit process with our dedicated support services. We assist with audit preparation, documentation, reconciliations, and liaising with auditors, helping you achieve a smooth, efficient, and compliant audit experience.
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Initial Assessment: Review financial statements, identify risk areas, and prepare an audit checklist.
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Documentation & Reconciliation: Organize records, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
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Audit Facilitation: Coordinate with auditors, provide requested documentation, and respond to queries.
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Post-Audit Support: Review audit findings, implement improvements, and strengthen internal controls.
The Complete Audit Document Checklist
Auditors arrive with a Prepared-by-Client (PBC) list and expect every document to be accurate, reconciled, and readily available. Gaps in documentation are the single biggest cause of audit delays, findings, and penalties. Here's exactly what we produce for you.
Core Financial Documents
Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
Prepared under applicable GAAP or IFRS, with comparative prior-year figures, footnote disclosures, and management representations letter.
Bank Reconciliations — All Accounts
Month-end bank reconciliations for every account, with outstanding items investigated, cleared, or explained. All reconciling items documented with source evidence.
Fixed Asset Schedule & Depreciation Roll-Forward
Complete fixed asset register with additions, disposals, depreciation methods, useful lives, and year-end net book value. Reconciled to the balance sheet.
Operational Schedules
Accounts Receivable Aging Report
Full AR aging by customer with current, 30/60/90/120+ day buckets, allowance for doubtful accounts calculation, and write-off support.
Accounts Payable Aging Report
AP aging by vendor, accrued liabilities schedule, cut-off testing support, and documentation of any disputed or long-outstanding payables.
Payroll Records & Reconciliation
Gross-to-net payroll reconciliation, 941/940 payroll tax filings tied to general ledger, W-2/1099 cross-reference, and any state SUI/SDI reconciliation.
Typical Turnaround Times
We prioritise speed without sacrificing accuracy. Here's how fast we can produce key documents once we have access to your accounting system.
Bank Reconciliations (all accounts)
2–3 business days
AR / AP Aging Reports
1–2 business days
Fixed Asset Schedule
2–4 business days
Payroll Reconciliation
2–3 business days
Full Financial Statements
5–7 business days
Book-to-Tax Reconciliation
3–5 business days
Complete PBC Package
7–10 business days
*Timeline depends on completeness of records provided. Rush engagements available.
Full Audit Support,
100% Remote
Every document we prepare, every auditor question we respond to, and every reconciliation we produce is delivered remotely, through secure cloud platforms, shared document portals, and scheduled video calls at your convenience. For US clients, this means zero friction and no timezone surprises.
We are fully available during US Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific business hours. Urgent audit matters are turned around within 24 hours. Our remote workflow has supported clients through IRS field exams, Big Four financial statement audits, and state tax examinations, all without a single in-person meeting.
- Secure Cloud File Sharing
- Scheduled Video Calls
- Same-Day Email Response
- Encrypted Document Portal
- QuickBooks · Xero · NetSuite
- Excel · Google Sheets · Notion
US Timezone Availability
We're fully available during EST, CST, MST, and PST business hours — not just "overlapping hours." Urgent deadlines get same-day turnaround.
Secure Document Handoff
We work within your existing tools — QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any client-designated VDR — with no software transition required.
Secure Document Handoff
We work within your existing tools — QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any client-designated VDR — with no software transition required.
Confidentiality & NDAs
All engagements begin with a signed NDA and data processing agreement. Your financial records and audit correspondence are never shared outside the engagement team.
Available Hours
EST 9am–6pm
CST 8am–5pm
MST 7am–4pm
PST 6am–3pm
Let’s Work Together
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