Do I need an audit? A helpsheet for growing SMEs
As your business expands, reaching certain milestones might necessitate that an external audit is required. In the UK, the majority of standard private limited companies are legally required to undergo an external audit when two of the following criteria are met for...
Strengthening internal controls: A practical guide for managing business risk
Fred Norman, Head of Audit at Harold Sharp, shares actionable strategies and best practices to help businesses strengthen their internal control processes. This article was first published by theBusinessDesk.com on 12 December 2024. Managing risk is a key challenge...
Navigating business challenges in a changing landscape
On 12 November, Harold Sharp and the BusinessDesk co-hosted a roundtable discussion that centred around audit as a tool to better a business. The following write-up of the event was first published by theBusinessDesk.com on 20 November 2024. On a crisp November...
Enhancing audit efficiency through technology
Fred Norman, Head of Audit at Harold Sharp, discusses the role of technology when it comes to getting the most out of your audit.. This article was first published by theBusinessDesk.com on 15 November 2024. The auditing profession, along with the rest of the business...