Financial Audit
External audit, internal audit, certifications and special audits under the International Standards of Auditing, with registration in the Register of External Auditors for entities supervised by SUGEF, SUGESE, SUGEVAL and SUPEN.
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Pay the taxes determined by law, no more and no less.
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We help you to prepare your company for the visit of the authorities, the visit of a potential buyer and for an orderly succession.
Audit services
From the audited financial statement to risk management, with the same team.
Schedule your 30-minute consultation, free of charge →External audit of financial statements
An independent opinion that lends credibility to its figures in the eyes of banks, investors, and regulators.
We verify the reasonableness of its financial statements in accordance with the IFRS and Costa Rican regulations. It includes risk-based planning, internal control assessment, substantive testing, an independent opinion report, and a letter to the management.
Internal audit (outsourcing)
A professional internal audit department, without fixed costs.
Risk assessment, annual plan, scheduled reviews, periodic reports to management, and follow-up on recommendations. Ideal for medium-sized companies and organizations that strengthen their corporate governance.
Certification of financial statements
Professional validation for specific purposes, without a full audit.
Analytical review, agreed procedures and certification issued by an authorized public accountant. Useful for small and medium-sized businesses and for requirements of financial institutions.
Auditing for financial institutions
Compliance with specialized regulations in the financial sector.
We are registered with the National Register of Auditors of Securities and Intermediaries, which allows us to audit entities supervised by SUGEF, SUGESE, SUGEVAL and SUPEN: banks, savings and credit cooperatives, insurers and stock exchange intermediaries.
Special and forensic audits
Rigorous financial evidence when there is a dispute or suspicion.
Customized procedures, forensic analysis and documentation of findings for the investigation of irregularities, corporate disputes, legal proceedings, and due diligence in acquisitions.
Risks and internal control
You are in charge of the business; we monitor the relevant risks and controls.
Risk assessment, control activities, information systems and monitoring, with our principle of doing it on time and to the highest standard.
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Our audit process
Initial evaluation
A preliminary diagnosis to understand your business, its needs, and design a tailored audit approach.
Risk-based planning
A detailed plan with a clear timeline, which concentrates the work where the risk is and minimizes disruptions to your operation.
Execution
Rigorous procedures backed by technology to analyze your financial data with precision and efficiency.
Continued communication
We discuss the preliminary findings with you before issuing the report.
Report and recommendations
Professional opinion and letter to management with practical recommendations.
Follow-up
We are assisting you in implementing the recommendations.
An audit that provides more than just an opinion
In addition to the report, each audit leaves behind practical recommendations to strengthen the controls and financial information of your company.
Based on risk
We understand your business and concentrate the work where the risk is, with a clear schedule that does not disrupt your operation.
No surprises
We discuss the preliminary findings with you before issuing the report.
Beyond the report
Letter to management with recommendations and guidance for implementing them.
Do you recognize any of these situations?
Contact usThe bank or an investor requests audited statements
It needs an independent and credible opinion on its financial statements, and soon.
Its entity is supervised
It must meet the requirements of external auditing by SUGEF, SUGESE, SUGEVAL or SUPEN.
It does not have an internal audit function
The company has grown and needs controls and corporate governance, without the fixed cost of having its own department.
There are indications of irregularities
It requires financial investigation with documented evidence that can be used in a legal process.
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How long does a financial audit take?
For a medium-sized company, between 3 and 6 weeks from planning to reporting. The smaller ones can be completed in 2 to 3 weeks; the more complex ones, in 8 to 12.
How far in advance should I book it?
We recommend contacting us at least 2 to 3 months before the deadline for submitting the audited statements.
What regulations do they follow?
The International Standards of Auditing adopted by the College of Public Accountants of Costa Rica and the requirements of local regulators when applied.
Can entities supervised by SUGEF be audited?
Yes. We are registered with the Register of External Auditors, a requirement to audit entities supervised by SUGEF, SUGESE, SUGEVAL and SUPEN.
How much does an audit cost?
It depends on the size of the company, the complexity of its operations, and the scope. We send you a quote after an initial assessment at no cost.