Today’s financial services environment is the subject of increasingly rigorous governance, accounting and regulatory requirements. Through our dedicated financial services team we provide a robust and independent service to undertake external audits with a defined, industry-specific audit approach that is specifically tailored to the relevant sector. We understand the importance of meeting the needs and timelines of your stakeholders through the audit process and we will work with you to provide an efficient, cost effective and timely audit.
Our audit approach combines rigorous standards of professional independence and objectivity, with a methodology that focuses on critical risk areas and brings together our technical expertise with a detailed knowledge of your organisation and the financial services industry.
Why chose Grant Thornton as your auditor?
- a “no surprises” audit approach by investing significant time input from the time of our appointment as auditors to understand your business and the risks it faces and ensuring these are addressed at the appropriate stage;
- agreement in advance of the costs and timelines to meet your requirements;
- open communication throughout the relationship with the relevant parties by the audit engagement partner including updates on relevant accounting issues;
- a dedicated financial services audit team and tailored audit approach. We focus our work on the critical risk areas for the business; and
- access to an international network that matches your global footprint and is experienced in providing a seamless service to clients in the financial services network.
Some of the audit and assurance services we provide include:
- audits of financial statements;
- internal audits;
- systems and controls reviews; and
- agreed upon procedure reports.
We currently provide audit and assurance services to the following market sectors:
- investment management
- hedge funds
- traditional investment funds
- private equity funds
- investment managers and stockbrokers
- insurance companies
- general insurance
- re-insurance
- captive insurance
- credit unions
- aircraft leasing
- special purpose vehicles and section 110 companies
- pension schemes