Audit readiness services

Most organisations run into the same things during the annual audit: missing documentation, unclear processes, internal controls that fall short, or findings that keep coming back. With OneLane’s pre-audit services we map the risks and the points for improvement in advance. That makes the audit itself far more efficient and puts you in a much stronger position at the table with your external auditor.

We help you spot risks in time, tidy up the processes and enter the formal audit of the financial statements fully prepared.

When is a pre-audit worthwhile

A pre-audit pays off in a number of situations.

• A first statutory audit. The business has grown and meets the criteria for a mandatory audit for the first time.
• A voluntary audit. You want to prepare your records and governance for an external audit of your own accord.
• Stronger internal control. Management wants to reinforce the internal control environment and overall audit readiness.
• Certainty about compliance. You want to be sure you meet the relevant laws, accounting standards and regulations.

What we do in a pre-audit

Depending on where you stand, the work covers the following.

• Set-up and structure. Tightening the administrative organisation and documenting the internal control environment (AO/IC).
• Processes and risk management. Identifying weak points in the core business processes and drawing up a risk and control matrix tailored to your organisation.
• IT audit and data integrity. Assessing the general IT controls and using data analysis to deliver reliable reporting data.
• Preparing the file. Structuring and digitally documenting the specifications, reconciliations and audit schedules the auditor will ask for.
• Financial reporting advice. Resolving complex reporting questions under Dutch GAAP or IFRS, so the organisation stays compliant as it grows.

Free introductory consultation

Every audit environment is different. We offer a free introductory consultation to look at where you stand and the first steps towards being audit ready. In that conversation we go through the set-up of your administration and your IT environment, and give you a first steer on the right pre-audit approach for your organisation.

You can request an appointment through the contact form below. We respond within one working day.