Audit Readiness Services

Confidently navigate financial statement audits with readiness and support services

Whether you’re facing your first financial statement audit or seeking to streamline an existing audit process, the stakes are high. Unprepared companies often encounter costly delays, material weaknesses, erosion of stakeholder trust, and barriers to raising capital. The difference between a smooth, efficient audit and a problematic one often comes down to preparation and professional guidance.

Companies across industries—from high-growth technology startups preparing for Series A funding to established real estate firms meeting lender requirements, consumer product companies pursuing acquisition opportunities, and not-for-profit organizations maintaining compliance—all face the same critical challenge: being truly audit-ready when it matters most.

Comprehensive audit readiness and support services

BPM’s audit readiness and support services are designed to reduce the stress of financial statement audits and help to ensure your company or organization is fully prepared—at every stage of the audit process.

Our team includes experienced accountants and CPAs with a diverse blend of experience, including public accounting audit experience, internal general ledger (GL) accounting, technical accounting guidance (TAG), valuation analysis, SOX-level internal control evaluation, and IT system controls (Risk Assurance). To deliver the highest level of service, we structure our teams to include specialists across all critical areas.

We bring deep industry knowledge across a wide range of sectors, including—but not limited to—technology, real estate, consumer products, and not-for-profit organizations.

Support across the audit timeline

Most audits follow a typical timeline. BPM provides tailored support at each stage:

STAGE 1 Audit Readiness STAGE 2 Preparation STAGE 3 Audit Fieldwork Support STAGE 4 Post-Audit Fieldwork Support STAGE 5 After Audit Report Issuance

Services Include:

  • Internal control analysis (AICPA or PCAOB)
  • Review of internal process memos/narratives and their application to accounting
  • Evaluation of accounting policies and procedures, including capitalization thresholds and asset lives
  • Guidance on accounting standard expedients
  • Support with implementing new accounting standards
  • High-level and technical accounting consultation
  • Assistance with auditor selection
  • Structured segregation of review and approval documentation
  • Reviewing prior year audit reports and management rep letter comments and understanding how corrections were implemented

Your partner in audit readiness

Preparing for a financial statement audit requires careful planning, technical experience, and attention to detail. BPM’s audit readiness services are designed to help your organization navigate this complex process with greater confidence and efficiency.

Our experienced team works alongside your internal staff to identify potential challenges early, implement best practices, and help to ensure your organization is well-positioned when audit fieldwork begins. While every audit presents unique circumstances, proper preparation significantly improves the likelihood of a smooth process and helps minimize disruptions to your business operations.

Whether you’re facing your first audit or seeking to enhance your existing audit preparation processes, BPM’s comprehensive audit readiness services provide the specialized knowledge and hands-on support needed to help your organization approach the audit process from a position of strength.

Ready to enhance your audit readiness? Contact our audit specialists to discuss your specific needs and learn how our services can help prepare your organization for a more efficient audit experience.

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