Audit
Why choose Fortus Audit?
We’re a trusted auditor who deliver more than just compliance - we gain insights that drive growth and efficiency. Our meticulous, tailored approach ensures your financials are accurate and aligned with your strategic goals.
We offer transparent communication, proactive risk management, and innovative solutions that go beyond the numbers, empowering your business to excel. With our expertise, you can navigate complex regulations confidently, optimise your operations, and enhance stakeholder trust.
Choose us for an audit experience that adds true value to your organisation.
Expertise across industries
Deep knowledge of multiple sectors for relevant insights and we undertake regular training in audit and sector specialisms.
Proactive risk management
Identification and mitigation of potential risks early on using our pre-year end meeting which allows us to plan appropriately to meet internal deadlines.
Innovative audit tools
Use of cutting-edge technology for efficient and accurate audits, creating a simple, streamlined process.
Post-audit support
Ongoing advice and assistance throughout the year.
Flexible locations
We'll work entirely with your preferences, to either work with you on your premises, from our own offices, or a combination of whatever makes the process as easy as possible for you.
Fixed fees
We offer fixed rates for the same scope of work over three years, providing you with full transparency and eliminating unexpected billing issues (subject to an agreed statement of work).
No outsourcing
All Fortus staff are UK-based, ensuring local expertise and service.
Access to specialists
Fortus Audit has direct access to 14 service lines, including Tax Advisory, R&D, and Wealth Management, all available within the same office as our audit team.
Staffing consistency
We guarantee that at least one team member will work on your account over multiple years, preserving valuable knowledge and continuity.
Partner-led engagements
We ensure all our engagements are partner-led, providing each client with the wealth of experience they've acquired through their leading years in practice. This also provides the opportunity for an experienced eye to identify areas for improvement to support your business as a whole.
Continual oversight
We work with you on a continual basis throughout the year, identifying any issues to be dealt with as they arise, preventing headaches from escalating to deal with at year end.
Local teams
At each stage of your audit, you'll be working with our friendly and approachable team, who are locally based. We will work entirely with your preferences, to either work with you on your premises, from our own offices, or a combination of whatever makes the process as easy as possible for you.
Flexibility
Whatever your internal deadline preferences, we will work to them. Our team are available flexibly around your needs and can provide constructive feedback and support on your systems and processes along the way.
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Why does my company need an audit?
Your company will usually need an audit if it meets two of the following criteria:
Periods commencing before 5 April 2025 | Periods commencing after 5 April 2025 | |||||
| Requirement | Threshold | Requirement | Threshold | |||
| Turnover | £10.2m | Turnover | £15m | |||
| Balance sheet total (total assets) | £5.1m | Balance sheet total (total assets) | £7.5m | |||
| No. of employees | 50 employees | No. of employees | 50 employees |
If 10% or more of your shareholders have requested for an audit to be carried out you will require an audit.
There is a two-year rule for private limited companies, which means your business will need to have ticked two of the above boxes for two out of three financial years (the current accounting year and the previous two).
How the audit process works
Initial discussions and quote
Either at your premises or ours, we will undertake a discovery and start to get to know your business and any future objectives.
Onboarding
Once our proposal is accepted, we’ll issue formal letters of engagement and kick-off the onboarding process.
Pre year end meeting
We’ll discuss recent management accounts and work together to produce a schedule of works to meet your deadlines.
Stocktake
We’ll visit your sites, observe your inventory processes and control procedures before performing sample checks.
Planning
We’ll visit your premises and discuss your financial systems in detail. You’ll then receive a planning document which will identify key areas of focus.
Fieldwork
We’ll conduct detailed testing and collect evidence to meet the agreed objectives of the audit - all of which you’ll have received advanced notice of.
Clearance Meeting
We’ll meet with you to discuss our findings, and we’ll agree a timetable for completion.
Sign-Off
Formal approval and sign-off of your accounts, where you’ll be required to confirm that you’ve made us aware of everything we need to know.
Help throughout the year
We’re available to you on an ongoing basis to assist with anything you might need to ensure a fiscal year which runs smoothly.
Our Audit team
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Whatever your industry or business size, if you're looking to grow and are open to new possibilities, we're here with the support and expertise to help you reach your potential.