Audit
At Cowgills we are redefining the audit experience. Direct partner involvement, consistent teams and open communication make the process smooth and efficient, allowing you to focus on driving value into your business.
We understand the pressures faced by your finance team and work with them, as partners, to minimise disruption and significantly reduce the timescales between planning and completion.
A carefully integrated approach
We blend industry leading technical ability and sector knowledge with a warm and personal approach to provide a seamless and collaborative process.
Not afraid to question conventional methods and techniques we employ the latest technologies, but only where they offer value, alongside traditional audit techniques to offer a fully customised approach.
As a full-service firm, we work closely with all other service areas, allowing clients to enjoy the convenience and familiarity of working with a single team.
Our partner-led approach ensures you receive expert advice and guidance at every stage of your business journey, with the right teams brought in, at the right time, to support and drive your business forward. We don’t operate in silos ensuring full awareness, at all times, of where your affairs are up to.
Statutory Audit
We are fully regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to provide audit services through our group wide Sumer Auditco business. Not only do we offer a robust service, with stringent quality control procedures in the North West, we can undertake nationwide assignments alongside our regional hubs.
Internal Audit
We will undertake internal audits on your behalf, with the aim of improving your organisation’s operations. An internal audit helps businesses achieve their objectives by systematically evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes.
Bespoke and other regulatory assurance
Our team provides comprehensive audit and assurance services, including grant audits, revenue audits, Solicitors Regulation Authority audits, and assurance reviews. We also undertake bespoke limited scope projects, tailored to meet specific client needs. Our expertise ensures compliance, transparency, and confidence in financial reporting and processes across a wide range of industries and sectors.
Insights and support across a range of services
Our audit services offer key insights into your business's financial health, providing the right support precisely when you need it to make informed decisions.
Our team bring a wealth of experience gained across a diverse range of business sectors, providing you with the crucial insights and support necessary to make informed decisions and develop a stronger, more resilient business.
We add real value to the audit experience
As part of the Sumer Group, we’re able to offer our clients access to innovative tools, richer data, and deeper insights that make a real difference.
Our audit partners aren’t just here to help you meet regulatory standards, they’re true business advisors, providing practical guidance and strategic advice to help your business grow and succeed.
Our full-service offering is designed to maximise your business potential
Accounts
Accurate financial records are the foundation of a smooth audit. Our accounts team ensures your books are well prepared all year round, reducing audit delays and strengthening internal processes - saving you time, cost, and stress.
Tax
Audit often highlights areas with tax implications - whether it's compliance risks, inefficiencies, or planning opportunities. Our tax team works closely with audit to ensure you're meeting obligations, identifying savings, and staying ahead of regulatory changes.
Business Funding
While reviewing your finances through audit, you may uncover opportunities or challenges that require additional funding. Business Funding support can help you invest in growth, manage cash flow, or address financial gaps identified during the audit.
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