Financial Statement Audit: Reliable, Independent, Compliant
Turn regulatory audits into strategic insights.
Audits are more than just compliance—they’re a signal of trust and financial integrity.
Helvetios offers independent financial statement audits aligned with European and international standards.
✅ Meet statutory audit requirements with ease
✅ Boost investor & stakeholder confidence
✅ Identify internal risks & inefficiencies
✅ Delivered by certified, experienced auditors
Join 500+ European businesses who trust Helvetios to deliver clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind.
Audit Challenges: Are You Navigating These?
Compliance Complexity
Understanding the specific audit requirements applicable to your company based on its size, type, and jurisdiction.
Finding the Right Auditor
Selecting an audit firm with the necessary expertise, independence, and understanding of your business sector and international operations.
Perceived Disruption
Concerns that the audit process will significantly disrupt your day-to-day operations.
Ensuring Accuracy
The responsibility of providing accurate and complete information to the auditors.
Interpreting Findings
Understanding the audit report and any recommendations for improvement.
Our solution: Independent Audit Services by Helvetios
Helvetios provides high-quality, independent audit services designed to meet your statutory obligations and deliver valuable insights.
Our approach is based on a deep understanding of international auditing standards and a commitment to objectivity and integrity.
What Our Audit Service Includes
Our standard statutory audit engagement typically involves:
- Audit Planning & Risk Assessment: Gaining an in-depth understanding of your business, industry, and internal controls to identify key risk areas.
- Fieldwork & Testing: Performing substantive tests and tests of controls on your financial data and transactions in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
- Communication: Regular communication with your management team throughout the audit process.
- Reporting: Issuing an independent Auditor’s Report expressing an opinion on whether your financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
- Management Letter (Optional/Included): Providing a letter to management highlighting identified deficiencies in internal controls and offering recommendations for improvement.
- Compliance Confirmation: Ensuring all statutory filing requirements related to the audit report are met.
We conduct audits based on relevant national and international accounting and auditing standards, ensuring credibility and comparability.
Why Choose Helvetios for Your Audit?
Experienced & Qualified Team
Our audits are conducted by qualified professionals with extensive experience in various industries and reporting standards.
Business-Oriented Approach
We take the time to understand your specific business model, operations, and challenges, ensuring the audit is efficient and relevant.
Efficiency & Timeliness
We strive to complete the audit process effectively and within agreed timelines, minimizing disruption to your business.
Unquestionable Independence & Objectivity
As independent auditors, we provide an unbiased opinion free from conflicts of interest, crucial for the credibility of your financial statements.
Value Beyond Compliance
Our audits go beyond just providing an opinion. We aim to offer valuable insights into your internal controls and financial processes that can help improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
International Capability
With experience working with international businesses, we are well-equipped to handle audits involving multiple jurisdictions or complex cross-border transactions.
Clear Communication
We maintain open and transparent communication throughout the audit, explaining our findings and their implications clearly.
The Audit Process with Helvetios
Our process is simple and transparent:
1. Planning & Engagement
We define the audit scope, align on timelines, and design procedures tailored to your business and risk profile.
2. Fieldwork & Evidence Collection
We gather required documentation and conduct detailed testing of your financial records, transactions, and controls—either onsite or remotely.
3. Review & Reporting
Our senior auditors analyze findings, discuss key issues with your management, and issue the independent Auditor’s Report. If needed, we provide a Management Letter with improvement suggestions.
4. Filing Support
We assist with or confirm submission of the audited financial statements and reports to the relevant authorities.
Who Needs a Statutory Audit?
A statutory audit is typically required for companies that meet certain criteria, which vary by jurisdiction but often include:
Articles of Association: The company’s own founding documents may require an audit.
Stakeholder Demands: Banks, investors, or grant providers may require an audit.
Size Thresholds: Exceeding specific limits for turnover, balance sheet total, or average number of employees.
Legal Form: Certain types of companies (e.g., public companies) always require an audit regardless of size.
Regulatory Requirements: Companies in regulated industries (e.g., financial services) may have specific audit obligations.
Beyond Compliance: The Added Value of a Helvetios Audit
An audit with Helvetios offers benefits that extend beyond merely meeting legal obligations:
- Enhanced Credibility: An independent audit opinion significantly increases the trust placed in your financial statements by banks, investors, customers, and suppliers.
- Improved Internal Controls: Our process helps identify weaknesses in your accounting systems and internal controls, providing recommendations for strengthening them.
- Identified Inefficiencies: Reviewing your financial processes can highlight areas where efficiency can be improved.
- Professional Insights: Gain valuable perspectives from experienced financial professionals on your reporting and controls.
- Preparation for Future Events: A clean audit can facilitate processes like seeking financing, attracting investors, or preparing for a sale or merger.
An audit with Helvetios is an investment in the reliability and future success of your business.
Let Helvetios manage the entire audit process—from planning to filing—with clarity and care.
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FAQs about Audit Services
What is a statutory audit?
A statutory audit is a legally required independent examination of a company’s financial statements and related records by a qualified external auditor to determine if they present a true and fair view of the company’s financial position and performance in accordance with applicable accounting standards and laws.
Why is an audit mandatory for some companies?
Audits are mandated by law, usually based on public interest or the size of the company, to provide an independent level of assurance to shareholders, creditors, and the public that the financial information is reliable and trustworthy.
How do I know if my company needs an audit?
Whether an audit is mandatory depends on the specific laws of the country where your company is registered. Requirements are often based on thresholds related to annual turnover, total assets, and the average number of employees. Certain company types or industries may also require an audit regardless of size. We can help you assess your specific situation.
What is the auditor's role?
The auditor’s primary role is to perform the audit in accordance with professional standards and issue an independent opinion on whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement and prepared in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. They do not prepare the financial statements – that is the responsibility of the company’s management.
What accounting and auditing standards do you use?
We conduct our audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and comply with relevant ethical requirements. When reviewing financial statements, we assess their compliance with the applicable financial reporting framework, which could be IFRS, specific national GAAP (like Estonian GAAP), or other relevant standards, depending on your company’s reporting requirements.
How long does an audit typically take?
The duration of an audit varies greatly depending on the size and complexity of the company, the quality of its accounting records, the effectiveness of its internal controls, and the cooperation received. We will provide an estimated timeline during the planning phase.
What information will I need to provide for the audit?
You will need to provide access to your financial records, including ledgers, supporting documents (invoices, bank statements, contracts), information about significant transactions, access to personnel knowledgeable about your operations, and potentially legal documents. We will provide a detailed request list.
How much does an audit cost?
Audit fees depend on the complexity of the audit, the size of the company, the quality of accounting records, and the estimated time required. We provide a fee proposal after an initial assessment of your specific needs.
