Chartered Certified Accountants, Auditors and Business Advisors
Audit Services
Independent Audit Services for Growing Businesses, Charities and Professional Firms
Audit is at the heart of what we do.
At Hancock & Hastings, we provide independent audit and assurance services to businesses, charities and regulated organisations across the UK. Led by Amy Hancock FCCA, ACCA Registered Auditor and Responsible Individual, we combine technical expertise with a practical, collaborative approach that helps organisations meet their compliance obligations with confidence.
Whether you require a statutory audit, charity audit, SRA reporting accountant engagement, ATOL accountants' report or independent examination, our aim is simple: to deliver a high-quality audit without unnecessary disruption to your organisation.
Why Choose Hancock & Hastings?
Choosing an auditor is about more than obtaining a signed audit report.
You need assurance that your auditor understands your organisation, communicates clearly and provides a professional service that adds value throughout the process.
Audit Specialists
Audit is a core service at Hancock & Hastings. We continually invest in technical training, audit quality and professional development to ensure our work complies with the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
Direct Access to the Responsible Individual
Amy Hancock remains actively involved throughout every audit engagement. Rather than being passed between departments, you will have direct access to the person responsible for signing your audit report, ensuring continuity, accountability and efficient decision-making.
Independent Quality Review
Quality is fundamental to our approach. Every audit benefits from independent review, providing additional professional challenge and oversight before the engagement is completed.
National Reach, Personal Service
Whilst based in Bedfordshire, we support organisations throughout the UK. Our clients range from owner-managed businesses and UK subsidiaries of overseas groups to charities and regulated entities. We offer comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses. Our team stays up-to-date with all tax laws and regulations to ensure you receive the maximum refund possible.
Meet Audit Amy
Many people within the profession know Amy Hancock simply as Audit Amy.
With more than 20 years' experience in audit, accounting and financial reporting, Amy is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and holds both an ACCA practising certificate and audit qualification.
Alongside running Hancock & Hastings, Amy actively contributes to the wider profession through podcasts, speaking engagements and technical discussions. Her involvement includes the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network, Bean Counter to Boss, MTD Watch, QuickBooks Labs, Tech Labs and Pitstop Podcasts.
This involvement allows us to remain closely connected to developments within the profession whilst maintaining the highest standards of audit quality and client service.
Audit Services We Provide
We support organisations across a range of assurance engagements, including:
- Statutory audits
- Charity audits
- Independent examinations
- SRA reporting accountant engagements
- ATOL accountants' reports
- Voluntary audits
- Group reporting and subsidiary audits
If you are unsure whether your organisation requires an audit or another form of assurance engagement, we would be happy to discuss your circumstances and explain the available options.
Our Approach
Audits have a reputation for being stressful, intrusive or a sign that something has gone wrong.
In reality, a well-planned audit provides confidence in your financial reporting and assurance to shareholders, lenders, regulators and other stakeholders.
Our role is to work collaboratively with your finance team and advisers, maintain open communication and ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. We focus on understanding your organisation, identifying risks and completing the audit efficiently whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.
Supporting Fellow Accountants
We regularly work with accountancy firms that choose not to hold audit registration or require additional audit capacity.
Our approach is collaborative and professional. We understand the trust involved when referring a client and are committed to protecting existing client relationships whilst delivering a high-quality audit service.
Let's Discuss Your Audit Requirements
Whether you require a statutory audit, charity audit, independent examination or a specialist assurance engagement, we would be pleased to discuss how Hancock & Hastings can help.
Contact us today to arrange an initial conversation and find out more about our approach to audit.
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