External Audits for
Limited Companies & Directors

With over 50 years' combined experience in providing external audits to companies across the UK, our team are well positioned to provide comprehensive audits across a range of industries including: Retail, Construction, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Technology and Care.

Benefits OF PGM AUDITS

Easy Access

Easy access to sources of finance – such as bank loans

Assurance

Additional assurance to potential investors or buyers of your company

Accuracy

Provide assurance that your financial statements are accurately stated

Confidence

Benefit from more informed decision making

Management

Receive detailed management letters outlining internal weaknesses and recommendations for improvement


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Thresholds for
limited companies

Is your company exempt?

You must meet two of the following three criteria two years in a row to be considered exempt from a statutory audit.

  • An annual turnover of no more than £10.2 million
  • Assets worth no more than £5.1 million
  • 50 or fewer employees on average

PGM External Audit Process

We have developed our bespoke external audit service to deliver honest, evidenced assurance at every stage of the process.

Our approach is divided into three key areas to provide transparency from planning through to reporting.

PGM External Audit Service - Risk Based Internal Audit - Analytic Reviews - Key controls testing

Risk-Based Internal Audit

Key Controls Testing

Analytical Reviews

Our Audit Response System enables us to focus on the processes and requirements most relevant to your company.

One month audit plan

  • Accept Audit

    Accept Audit

    We’ll provide a quote upfront for our external audit services, ensuring there are no hidden costs. Once accepted we’ll issue an engagement letter for approval in order to begin acting as auditor.

  • Discuss audit plan and scope of assignment

    Discuss audit plan and scope of assignment

    We get together with your management team to gain a thorough understanding of your business. Working to identify the key audit risks, we’ll design our audit programme around your individual requirements specifically to reduce risk in these areas. We will then meet with the management team to discuss the scope of the audit and the timeframe for audit testing and completion.

  • Audit Fieldwork

    Audit Fieldwork

    Most of the audit fieldwork will take place at your premises which involves speaking to members of staff and reviewing key procedures and controls. We ensure effective communication throughout the entire process, with ongoing discussion on progress and potential issues with management. Upon completion two members of our internal management team will review the work carried out.

  • Audit Completion

    Audit Completion

    An audit report and management letter is issued, setting out internal control weaknesses identified during our audit and outlining recommendations for improvement.

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Free Consultation

Want to find out more about how PGM’s services can help you? Come and see us for a free 45-minute consultation with one of our qualified chartered accountants. We’ll get to know you, or your business, and explore how our services will be beneficial in providing the financial solutions that you need.