What is the purpose of an audit and assurance service?

An audit and assurance service is designed to provide an independent and objective evaluation of a company's financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It helps enhance the credibility and reliability of financial information for stakeholders, such as investors, lenders, and regulatory bodies.

Why is it important for my company to undergo an audit?

Undergoing an audit offers several key benefits. It provides an independent assessment of your company's financial health, identifying any potential errors or irregularities. This helps instill confidence in stakeholders and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, an audit can help uncover operational inefficiencies and provide valuable insights for improving internal controls and overall business performance.

How often should my company undergo an audit?

The frequency of audits can vary depending on factors such as the size of your company, industry regulations, and stakeholder requirements. Generally, larger companies are required to undergo annual audits, while smaller businesses may opt for less frequent audits. It's important to consult with audit professionals like Adamjee to determine the appropriate audit frequency for your specific circumstances.

What is the difference between an external audit and an internal audit?

An external audit is conducted by independent audit firms, while an internal audit is performed by professionals employed within the organization. External audits provide an objective assessment of financial statements and compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability to external stakeholders. Internal audits, on the other hand, focus on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and operational efficiencies to provide recommendations for improvement within the organization.

How can an audit and assurance service benefit my company beyond compliance?

While compliance with laws and regulations is a crucial aspect of an audit, it also offers additional advantages. An audit can help identify areas of financial risk, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings. It provides valuable insights into your company's financial health, allowing for informed decision-making and strategic planning. Furthermore, an audit can enhance investor confidence, improve access to financing, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

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Overview

Audit & Assurance

Independent, rigorous audit is the foundation of trust between a business and its stakeholders. At Adamjee Auditors, our audit and assurance practice delivers clear, defensible opinions on your financial statements while giving you sharper insight into the controls, risks and processes that underpin them.

As a member firm of SFAI Global, the 17th-largest accounting network worldwide, we combine deep local knowledge across Kenya, East and Central Africa with internationally recognised standards. We apply a risk-based methodology aligned to ISA and IFRS, tailored to organisations from Kenyan SMEs to large corporates and multinationals.

Why it matters

Key benefits

Credibility with stakeholders

An independent opinion that reassures lenders, investors, regulators and boards your numbers can be relied upon.

Risk-based focus

We direct effort where it matters most, surfacing the issues that carry real financial and operational consequence.

Actionable insight

Beyond the opinion, we report practical findings to strengthen your controls, governance and reporting.

Standards-aligned assurance

Engagements conducted to ISA and IFRS, backed by the global reach and quality of the SFAI network.

What we do

Our services

External Audit

Independent examination of your financial statements to express a true and fair opinion for shareholders and stakeholders.

Internal Audit

Objective review of internal controls, risk management and governance to protect assets and improve operational efficiency.

Statutory & Compliance Audit

Audits that satisfy Kenyan statutory requirements and sector-specific regulatory obligations with confidence.

Assurance Engagements

Tailored reviews and agreed-upon procedures that provide credibility over specific financial and non-financial information.

IFRS & ISA Reporting

Financial reporting and audit conducted in line with International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing.

Sectors

Industry experience

Hospitality and tourismConstruction and real estateNGOs and donor-funded organisationsManufacturing and tradeFinancial services and SACCOsRetail and distribution

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Audit & Assurance

Audit & Assurance

Key benefits

Credibility with stakeholders

Risk-based focus

Actionable insight

Standards-aligned assurance

Our services

External Audit

Internal Audit

Statutory & Compliance Audit

Assurance Engagements

IFRS & ISA Reporting

Industry experience

Ready for an audit you can rely on?

We help you align strategy and operations to deliver lasting business value.

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