Express audit of accounting and tax risks
An independent look at your accounting, an assessment of the risks and a clear view of where you can optimize. No fluff, concrete and to the point.
An express audit usually takes from a few days to two weeks. The outcome is a structured report: where the risks are, where the overpayments are, what needs fixing right now and what can wait.
An express audit is a fast review of your accounting for a fixed fee, without the formalities of a statutory audit opinion. It is ordered before changing accountant, buying or selling a business, admitting an investor, applying for a loan, or when a State Tax Service request has arrived and you need to know your own exposure.
We check the key areas: whether the chosen tax regime fits and its limits are respected, completeness and accuracy of filed reports, VAT invoice registration and the register limit, settlements with the budget, availability of primary documents for expenses, HR paperwork and payroll, inventory and fixed-asset balances.
The result is a written report where every risk carries a materiality rating, an estimated exposure and a specific corrective action with a deadline. We do not write “it is recommended to align with legislation”: we name the document to draw up, the return to adjust and the order to do it in.
The audit does not oblige you to sign up for ongoing service: the report is your tool even if your own accountant makes the corrections.
How we get started
- 01Brief and audit goal
In 30 minutes we clarify why the audit: preparing for a sale, an inspection, a new executive joining, a dispute with an accountant. The goal defines the depth.
- 02Access to documents
We get read-only access to the accounting database, STS and banking portals, and electronic archives. You can see exactly which member of our team has access to what.
- 03Review of accounting policy and reporting
We look at the tax regime, registers, accuracy of returns filed over the past 2–3 years, VAT invoice registration and settlements with the budget.
- 04Tax and HR review
Analysis of VAT, corporate income tax, single tax and social contributions. HR block: orders, payroll, unified reporting, military records.
- 05Structured report
A report split into "critical / important / future", with potential fines quantified in money and clear recommendations for each item.
- 06Debrief meeting
We walk you (and, if needed, your accountant) through the report. We answer questions and agree the action plan.
Scope of service
What you get
How much it costs
A one-off service with a fixed deliverable: a written report listing risks and recommendations.
- Express accounting auditPriced by period and transaction volume.on request
- Audit before changing accountantWe record the state as of the handover date.on request
Individual estimate
Calculate the costWho it's for
- 1Owners about to make a major decision
Investment, sale of the business, restructuring.
- 2Businesses before an audit
To understand where questions may arise.
- 3New executives / CFOs
To get a clear picture of the state of affairs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the express audit take?
Usually 5–10 business days, depending on volume.
Who else sees the information?
Nobody. Confidentiality is fixed in the contract; only our team works on it.
What happens after the audit?
You receive the report and can either fix the issues yourself or delegate them to us.
Do you need banking access?
Read-only access (statements only) is enough. Signing keys and payment access stay with you, we never transfer or change anything.
Can we commission an audit for one area only, say VAT or HR?
Yes. It's often exactly what people do: a focused VAT audit before voluntary registration, an HR audit before a State Labour Service inspection, a foreign-trade audit before opening a new line. Cost and timelines scale with scope.
What about confidentiality vis-à-vis the current accountant?
By default, the current accountant is not aware of the audit unless you want them to be. We work with the access you provide and don't reach out to them directly. On request, we involve them in the debrief.
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