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Audit and Assurance

Our audit and assurance services are provided by a separate legal entity Argents Audit Services Limited providing reassurance, responsiveness and robust results.  Our fixed price quotes mean there are no nasty surprises around the corner.  It's a win-win situation. You will receive a fast and effective audit service, ensuring you meet your statutory financial obligations. Please call Argents Audit Services Limited to discuss your requirements and meet your obligations.  

Financial Audit Services

You are legally obliged to have an audit if your company:

  • has a turnover greater than £10.2m
  • has total assets greater than £5.1m
  • or has more than 50 employees

Even if your company is below these thresholds, an audit may still be required if it is part of an entity that does breach thresholds.  Shareholders or the company's articles may also require an audit.

Statutory Auditors

The audit inspects the accounts of a company. As Statutory Auditors Argents Audit Services Limited are licenced to carry out audit work under the Companies Act 2006.  The review of financial statements, checks they meet accounting standards and company law.  A sample of transactions and balances will tested to identify any material misstatements.

Once we complete the audit, a standard report is provided, included with the financial statements.  The audit will conclude whether the financial statements have been prepared properly in accordance with accounting standards, whether they show a fair and true view and highlight weaknesses in internal controls.  The end result: you not only meet your reporting obligations but could increase your business performance

This is how:-

  • Risks reduced
  • Strategies developed
  • Commercial issues resolved
  • Assumptions and practices challenged
  • Organisational performance issues addressed

Looking to be audited?

Argents Audit Services Limited are licenced to carry out audit work for:-

  • Charities
  • Friendly Societies
  • Limited Companies
  • Industrial and Provident Societies

Please call or email for further information.

Details of our audit registration can be viewed at the Register of Statutory Auditors under reference number C008986939.

Regulatory Information

Argents Audit Serviced Limited registered in England and Wales Company Number 13238475.

Registered Office: 15 Palace Street, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom, NR3 1RT.

VAT Registration Number: GB 381 1554 05

Registered as Argents Audit Services Limited to carry on audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

In accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Provision of Services Regulations 2009 our professional indemnity insurance is arranged through Aqueous Underwriting, a trading name of Aqueous Management Ltd, an appointed representative of Ambant Underwriting Services Ltd, a firm authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 597301 to carry on insurance distribution activities.  The policy's territorial and jurisdictional limits are worldwide excluding United States of America and Canada and in each case its territories and possessions and any state or political sub-division thereof.    

 

Testimonials

From helping me set up a company to managing my VAT/Corporation tax submissions, has enabled me to grow my business and provide reassurance and advice along the way. The epitome of an approachable expert and equally important, has shown enormous patience over the years as I ask the same questions about VAT every 3 months! I consider them as a trusted adviser and would happily recommend.
- One Last Thing
Finding an accounting firm who understood, and had first-hand experience dealing with all the intricacies of worldwide VAT and taxation, was a must for us. The entire Argents’ team have been friendly, helpful and professional every step of the way, and we look forward to working with them as we grow and expand with further projects.
- Prof. Troccoli, WEMC
I’ve known and used Grahame’s services for 20+ years and always found his advice to be pertinent and beneficial on both a personal and commercial level.
- C Brown
Thank you for looking after our tax affairs for the year 2018/19. As always, the care you take with our tax affairs is much appreciated.
- Rosemary S
I have used them ever since they set up in Norwich for my personal affairs. My company Signs Express has been with them likewise. Although i sold on to the management team, they are still there. I have suggested them to several others both private and corporate and they are all still there. Evidence of service of high quality at a fair price.
- Frank Eliel
Stewart supports my business through the preparation and submission of both my corporation and personal tax services. He is highly knowledgeable and efficient, always willing to offer ad-hoc advice and guidance. I would highly recommend Stewart to help with your accounting needs/QuickBooks adviser. He is great at making the complexity of tax and VAT simple to understand which is important to me.
- Louise G.
The advice I have received from each of you over the past several years has always been very helpful.
- Kevin J.
Thank you so much for all that you have assisted me with over the past years, you have been by far the best Accountants I have ever dealt with, and I will happily recommend you to anyone who asks.
- Jane G.
Thank you for the sterling work that you have done for us this year. We are really impressed with the way you, and your office have dealt with our tax affairs...We are most impressed with the detail. Not sure we have ever had that information from any others we have used.
- John C
It has been a pleasure to work with you over the course of the last six months and we will definitely be instructing you again next year. With many thanks for all your hard work.
- John H