We are authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out audit work and accountants reports for certain specialised entities governed by regulations other than the Companies Act.

Over recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of these businesses and organisations. Usually, these audits are required either where there is public funding involved, such as GPs or schools; where a business holds money on behalf of others, such as solicitors and financial services; or where there is a strong public interest to ensure all financial affairs are legal and above board, such as charities and pension schemes.

There are also occasions where clients’ affairs are subject to the statutory financial requirements of an overseas government or tax authority as well as those in the UK, which necessitates an audit to the standards of that other country.

Entities that require specialist audits include:

• Solicitors (under Solicitors Accounts Rules)
• Doctors & Dentists
• Schools
• Estate Agents
• Travel Agents
• Charities
• Industrial and Provident Societies
• Pensions & Financial Services Providers
• Club and Societies
• Overseas Companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• Grants (including INTERREG IVA 2 seas and IVB Channel Programmes)

The experience we have gained from of working with these businesses and organisations, both large and small, means we have accrued a wealth of knowledge of such audits. As a result, we fully understand the legal and statutory requirements of the relevant audit and accounts process, and can implement them appropriately and correctly. We also appreciate the subtleties and nuances pertinent to your type of business.

In addition, we are able to provide audit services tailored specifically to our clients’ needs. Whether it is reviewing and overseeing the implementation of improvements to a payroll system or to stock control or other processes we can provide our clients with practical tailored solutions.

If your business is required to have a specialised audit, our skills and experience will leave you reassured that your affairs meet the standards set by your own supervisory body and the government.

Key Contacts

Maidstone

Duncan Cochrane-Dyet - 01622 213771 - e-mail: duncan.cochrane-dyet@dsh.co.uk

Roy Coates - 01622 213709 - e-mail: roy.coates@dsh.co.uk

Rickmansworth

Mark Cassidy - 01923 721605 - e-mail: mark.cassidy@dsh.co.uk

Sandy Bell - 01923 721608 - e-mail: sandy.bell@dsh.co.uk