Special sector audit is the assurance that appropriate accounting policies and processes are being applied and irregularities in financial reporting are identified. It is also an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of financial controls and management systems, to assist in identifying risks and how to minimise them.

With the right guidance, the auditing process can be invaluable to your organisation. Dains offer professional, personal, proactive audit and assurance services in the following sectors;

Academy Schools
Academy Schools require annual external audit services in accordance with the Charities Act and the Companies Act 2006. We appreciate the needs of an Academy school are bespoke to the school and sector. Dains provide a full service offering to include non-audit and audit support services pre-conversion and beyond.

Charities
As regulation continues to increase, the Charities Act legislation and the Charity Commissioners guidance have to be followed. Audit needs can vary with the size and type of charity. Dains provide a complete and efficient service in a highly complex and regulated field. We currently represent a number of large high profile charities.

Clubs & associations
We provide an independent and efficient service focusing on reporting in accordance with the regulations and providing advice to aid the success of the organisation’s development.

The key features of our approach are:

• Regular communication with the trustees and members
• An understanding of the society’s objectives
• Compliance with regulations
• Attendance at annual general meetings, if required
• A cost effective service

Pension schemes
We provide audit services to a wide variety of company pension schemes. Our specialist pensions department understands the regulatory framework and the technical issues involved in pension scheme accounting and auditing.

Solicitors
The complexity of the many rules and regulations that solicitors must adhere to when dealing with client money has resulted in us forming a dedicated team, with a depth of knowledge and experience, that prides itself in offering sensible and commercial advice to any situation.

Regular communication and advice is an important offering to our many local solicitors.

For more information or for a free initial consultation please contact your local office or email: audit@dains.com