Engagement
Statutory Financial Statement Audit
Independent examination of annual financial statements for companies preparing filings under Japanese corporate reporting rules.
Who it is for
Closely held companies, subsidiaries, and mid-size trading firms in Ishikawa and neighbouring prefectures
Result
An auditor’s report on whether the financial statements present fairly, with findings discussed before sign-off
Provider
Licensed audit team led by a registered partner
Location
On-site at your premises or at 176 S West Street, 泉村, 石川県, Japan
Included
- Planning meeting and risk assessment
- Substantive testing of material balances
- Review of accounting estimates and disclosures
- Management letter with observations
- Signed auditor’s report for the board and stakeholders
Not included
- Bookkeeping or preparation of the statements themselves
- Tax return filing
- Internal audit outsourcing on an ongoing basis
How the engagement runs
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Engagement acceptance and independence confirmation
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Understanding the business and control environment
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Fieldwork on site or at our Izumi office
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Clearance of findings with finance leadership
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Issuance of the report and closing meeting
Preparation
Trial balance, general ledger extracts, bank confirmations, inventory counts, and draft notes
Constraints
We decline engagements where independence is impaired or records are incomplete beyond remediation
Request an engagement estimate with your fiscal year-end and entity type
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