Professional Audits
Gain the reassurance of an expert independent view
Fast, efficient auditing
Our friendly and expert team make audits easy and beneficial to your business.
We deliver audits on time, on budget, with team continuity and providing minimal disruption to your business. We explain what to expect, and then we carry out the audit as planned.
We have an experienced and well-trained team, robust internal processes, and excellent accounting software.
We offer specialist audits for charities and solicitors which meet the requirements of management, regulators and stakeholders.
Business benefits
The audit report adds credibility to the accounts in the eyes of third parties whether they are lenders, customers, suppliers or potential shareholders.
Businesses and charities of a certain size and specific legal and financial concerns are obliged to audit their accounts. Many smaller, private businesses are exempt from audit requirements yet choose to undertake audits due to the benefits they bring.
We review your financial controls and management systems to help you identify risks and how best to minimise them. We help you recognise potential risks to your business and put preventative measures in place.
Audit services for charities
We provide audit services and independent examinations to charities. This type of independent assessment is important to demonstrate to donors that their money is used well. Audit services are provided in line with legal requirements.
These services are also provided to charities which do not have a legal obligation but do choose to provide added reassurance and transparency to stakeholders with an objective, independent assessment of their financial situation.
Auditors registered by the ICAEW
HBAS Limited trading as HB Accountants is registered to carry out audit work in the UK and Ireland by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Details about our audit registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk.
Timely, cost-effective audits
"As a small charity with some national accountability, we were seeking an experienced but low-cost provider for our audit or independent examination. We have been delighted with the timely and friendly services, and particularly the level of advice and guidance provided by HB Accountants"
Richard Holland
Family Matters Institute
First class company auditor
"We have been using HB Accountants since 2006. The team have always provided us with a speedy and professional service and we are very happy to recommend them as a first class company auditor"
Paul Channel
Ansmann UK Limited
We are ready to discuss your audit requirements and explain the benefits to you of our audit service. We cover Hertfordshire and the neighbouring counties, and also London. We are happy to talk to charities and companies in Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Hertford, Ware, Harlow and Cheshunt.
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Our Centenary
In 2021 we are celebrating our centenary, 100 years providing accountancy services and business advice. Our business has grown and prospered by building strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
