If you’re preparing your business for a merger or acquisition or wish to request a line of credit from a financial institution, an audit will likely be requested or required by the other parties involved. Essentially, an audit provides an expert, unbiased opinion about the financial state of your business and the appropriate presentation of your financial statements.

Audits must adhere to generally accepted auditing standards to produce an opinion as to whether financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with accepted accounting principles or another comprehensive basis of accounting. They must also include a full risk assessment, evaluation of internal controls, testing of individual transactions, and confirmation of key balances.

Henry & Peters conducts external audits for a wide array of businesses and entities and employs a practical, professional approach that is centered on communication. Throughout the audit process, we gain an understanding of your entity which allows us to improve the quality of the information used to make decisions in your business. We also provide teams of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience who can deliver insights and advice on your business that go far beyond the annual audit. We believe this is the most valuable aspect of our audit service and it is our goal to assist our clients in making financial planning decisions that will benefit them in the near and long term.