Business Services, Small Business

Planning for 2020? An audit can bring significant value to a fast growing business

By RJP LLP

Planning for 2020? An audit can bring significant value to a fast growing business

If you are thinking ahead about how to add more value to your business, one thing that can be overlooked, for smaller businesses especially, is an audit. Perhaps you want to plan for an exit? Or raise finance? Attract new business partners?

Why have an audit?

Audits can offer invaluable intelligence about the health of a business, acting as an early warning signal for problems, allowing them to be resolved swiftly. They can find errors in the numbers and give reassurance to shareholders and investors. RJP offers effective and efficient auditing and assurance services for business owners and we pride ourselves on delivering with minimal business disruption to your day to day operations.

Although auditing is not a statutory requirement for all companies , it can add significant value to a business through a tighter control environment and better financial information. An audit will help build trust with financial stakeholders and gives business owners a much more detailed understanding of business performance. In addition, an annual audit can be a useful exercise if you are thinking of selling your business, helping to reassure potential investors.

Benefits of non-statutory audits

For many businesses, although they are not legally obliged to have an audit, they voluntarily choose to have one. This can be a wise strategy because an audit signals to financial stakeholders – banks and credit providers, investors, customers and suppliers – that your business is being well run and compliant. Audits also give the shareholders the reassurance that your figures are accurate and any plans you might have for future expansion have a strong foundation. Why wouldn’t you?

Rationale for statutory audits

If you have a legal obligation to undertake a statutory audit your company will benefit from in-depth financial analysis and the confidence that your accounts are as accurate as they could be.

How to get onboard with RJP

Talk to us

Have an initial discussion with a member of the RJP team to identify ways we can enhance your business's growth with our comprehensive support and strategic advice.

Hassle-free migration

Choose RJP and we'll smoothly manage all transitions, handling paperwork, coordinating with your current accountant, and ensuring no deadlines are missed for a worry-free experience.

A pathway to growth

Finally, we will send you the required documents to sign and return, leaving you to continue leading your business, backed by our abundant, responsive advice and support.

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At RJP, we understand that keeping a finger on the pulse of your business's health is crucial. That's why we offer management reporting services—think of them as a regular health check for your company. These insights show you the real-time performance of your business, helping you make informed decisions to nurture and grow your enterprise.

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