Audit & Assurance
SMEs • Large and complex groups • Trusts and non-profit organisations • Funded programmes
Confidence in your reporting. Clarity on what matters.
From an owner-managed SME to a large group with operations across borders, your stakeholders need financial information they can rely on. HLB CMA SA Inc. provides audit, review and assurance services shaped around your organisation and its reporting obligations.
When to speak to us
- You need an audit or independent review for your annual financial statements.
- Your group, investors or funders require reporting across several entities or countries.
- You want to prepare for an audit or understand weaknesses in financial reporting and controls.
What we can do for you
Financial statement audits
We plan our work around the risks in your business and the financial statements being reported on. We agree the timetable, information requirements and communication with management and those charged with governance.
What you receive
An auditor’s report and communication of relevant findings arising from the engagement.
Independent reviews
Where an independent review is appropriate, we help you understand the engagement required and the information needed. The nature of a review differs from an audit; we confirm the suitable scope before accepting the work.
What you receive
An independent review report under the agreed engagement.
Grant, donor and other assurance engagements
We assess the reporting requirements of the funding arrangement or other subject matter. This can include grant expenditure, use of funds and controls or governance-related assurance.
What you receive
Reporting against the agreed requirements, with matters identified communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
Audit readiness and reporting support
We identify gaps in schedules, reconciliations and supporting records so management can prepare for the reporting process. Any support alongside an audit is assessed for independence before work is accepted.
What you receive
A practical preparation plan and a clearer view of outstanding information.
Local understanding. Cross-border coordination.
For groups with overseas entities or foreign shareholders, reporting instructions, local requirements and deadlines need to fit together. Tell us which jurisdictions are involved so we can scope the South African work and discuss coordination with the relevant HLB member firms where needed.
Our work in practice
Explore anonymous examples of how we have supported clients.
Group audit and management reporting →Audit of a property investment group →
Start with your needs
Tell us about your entity or group, the financial year-end, reporting requirements, countries involved and intended deadline.
We discuss your requirements, confirm the team and agree the scope, responsibilities, deliverables, timing and fees before work starts.
HLB CMA SA Inc. is an IRBA-registered firm. All engagements are subject to acceptance, independence and conflict checks. Management remains responsible for the financial statements and internal controls.
Discuss your audit and assurance requirements
Contact our Midrand head office for support across South Africa and to discuss work involving other jurisdictions.