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Audit & Assurance Services for Los Angeles Businesses

Getting a request for reviewed financials or agreed-upon procedures can feel stressful -- especially if you are not sure your books are ready. We design assurance engagements that give your stakeholders the confidence they need without paralyzing your team. Clear communication, realistic timelines, and reports that speak plainly to non-accountants.

Sound familiar?

A lender asks for reviewed financial statements before approving a loan. Board members want agreed-upon procedures. Owners need independent verification for a transaction or buyout. Early-stage companies need documentation to support valuation discussions with investors.

What we fix

Prior engagements that left unanswered questions, supporting files scattered across drives and inboxes, schedules that do not reconcile to the general ledger, and teams that lost institutional knowledge due to turnover. We also help document controls and evidence when good processes have been interrupted.

How we work together

We start by clarifying the purpose of the engagement -- who is asking, what do they need, and by when. Then we tailor procedures to satisfy that purpose. Expect a clear request list, open communication about progress, and reporting that your banker or investor can actually read.

From Los Angeles to Pasadena, local lenders and investors have their own preferences for financial reporting. We meet those expectations and explain them so you are prepared for the next request.

Assurance packages with lender-ready output

Pick the level that matches your stakeholders. If you need a different scope, reach out and we will map it out.

Compilation Ready

For owner-managed businesses that need compiled financials with a CPA cover page for internal use or informal requests.

  • Compilation report
  • Basic analytics
  • Working capital summary
  • Management discussion notes
Request a Compilation

Review Confidence

For lenders or investors requesting reviewed statements, limited assurance, and responsive Q&A throughout the process.

  • Review report
  • Variance and ratio analysis
  • Control walkthroughs
  • Banker package formatting
Request a Review

Agreed-Upon Procedures

For targeted testing -- revenue confirmation, expense sampling, or specific areas requested by boards, partners, or regulators.

  • Customized procedure list
  • Sampling and evidence folders
  • Findings summary
  • Follow-up meeting with stakeholders
Discuss Procedures

Audit & Assurance Questions We Hear Often

A compilation presents your financials in a standard format with no assurance. A review provides limited assurance through analytical procedures and inquiries. An audit provides the highest level of assurance through detailed testing and verification. Your lender or investor will tell you which level they need -- and we will explain the differences so you can ask the right questions.

It depends on the state of your books. If your records are well-maintained, a review can be completed in two to four weeks. If cleanup is needed first, we will give you an honest timeline upfront -- no surprises halfway through.

Start by sending us the lender's request letter. We will review what they need, assess the state of your books, and give you a clear scope and timeline. Most lender requests follow a standard format we have seen many times -- so there is no need to stress about it.

Need assurance-ready financials?

Let us outline the right engagement for your stakeholders.

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