Audit for Accountants

A Trusted Audit Partner for Accountancy Practices

Not every accountancy firm offers audit services.

Some firms choose not to hold audit registration. Others have clients that occasionally fall within the audit threshold. Some require additional capacity during busy periods or specialist support on particular engagements.

Whatever the reason, referring a client to another firm requires trust.

At Hancock & Hastings, we understand the importance of that trust. We work alongside accountants throughout the UK, providing independent audit services whilst helping firms retain and strengthen their client relationships.

Why Accountants Choose Hancock & Hastings

Audit Is What We Do

Audit is a core part of our practice.

Led by Amy Hancock FCCA, ACCA Registered Auditor and Responsible Individual, we provide statutory audits and assurance services for a range of organisations, from owner-managed companies and charities to UK subsidiaries of overseas groups.

We invest heavily in audit quality, compliance, professional development and technical standards so that referring firms can be confident their clients are receiving a professional service.

Direct Access to the Decision-Maker

Your client will not be passed through multiple departments or layers of management.

Amy remains actively involved throughout audit engagements and is available to discuss matters directly with both clients and referring accountants. This provides continuity, efficient communication and clear accountability throughout the audit process.

Quality Matters

Audit quality is fundamental to everything we do.

Our work is performed using a formal audit methodology and is subject to independent quality review before completion, providing an additional layer of professional oversight and challenge.

Protecting Client Relationships

One of the most common concerns when referring a client is whether that relationship will remain protected.

We understand that your client is your client.

Our role is to provide the audit service required whilst working collaboratively with both you and your client.

We are committed to maintaining professional relationships, communicating openly and ensuring the audit process reflects positively on all parties involved.

Many of the firms we work with view us as an extension of their own team, providing specialist audit expertise that complements the services they already offer.

How We Work With Referring Firms

Every referral arrangement is different, but our approach is built around communication and transparency.

We can:

Act as statutory auditor for your client.
Provide audit services where you do not hold audit registration.
Support clients who have exceeded the audit threshold.
Assist with group and subsidiary audits.
Provide additional audit resource and capacity.
Support charities requiring audits or independent examinations.

Throughout the engagement, we keep communication clear and professional whilst ensuring responsibilities remain properly defined.

The Benefits of Referring to Hancock & Hastings

✓ ACCA Registered Audit Practice
✓ Direct Responsible Individual involvement
✓ Independent quality review process
✓ Collaborative approach
✓ Strong communication throughout the audit
✓ Experience working with owner-managed businesses and charities
✓ Respect for existing client relationships
✓ National coverage with a personal service

Let's Have a Conversation

If you have a client requiring a statutory audit, charity audit or specialist assurance engagement, we'd be delighted to discuss how we can help.

Whether you have a single audit client or require ongoing audit support, Hancock & Hastings can provide an independent, professional and responsive service that gives both you and your client confidence in the process.

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