Audit Assistance and Pre-Audit Activities are critical support services that help organizations get fully prepared before the arrival of external auditors. These services focus on reviewing books, systems, documentation, and compliance well in advance—so that the actual audit is faster, smoother, and stress-free.
Our approach begins with a pre-audit diagnostic where we evaluate the client’s accounting records, statutory registers, and tax filings. We identify gaps in reconciliations, documentation, or disclosures that may attract queries or lead to qualifications in the audit report.
We help prepare key audit schedules such as trial balance summaries, ledger-wise reports, fixed asset registers, TDS/GST ledgers, and cash/bank reconciliations. Our team also works closely with client teams to address open items, pending vouchers, and incomplete entries.
A strong emphasis is placed on compliance reviews, including Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, and labor laws, to ensure the books are audit-ready. We also verify closing balances, provisions, and depreciation treatments to eliminate end-moment adjustments.
Beyond technical support, we assist management in understanding the audit process, expectations from auditors, and the evidence typically required. This reduces friction and helps in smooth coordination during fieldwork or remote audit phases.
Whether it’s a statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit, or due diligence, our pre-audit support minimizes red flags and enhances confidence in financial reporting.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all auditing. At Pawan Lohia & Associates, every Risk-Based Internal Audit begins with an in-depth understanding of your business model, industry dynamics, and regulatory exposure. Our team collaborates closely with your internal stakeholders to prioritize risk areas, define scope, and execute detailed audits with a strategic lens.
Pre-audit assistance involves preparing financial and compliance documents, reviewing entries, and ensuring your systems are audit-ready. It’s ideal for businesses that face complex transactions, frequent notices, or lack a strong internal finance team.
Yes, with your permission, we can coordinate with your appointed auditors to ensure faster communication, resolve document requests, and avoid duplication of effort.
No. We support statutory audits, internal audits, management audits, tax audits, and even investor-led due diligence. The scope is customized accordingly.
We can help with backdated bookkeeping and reconciliation before starting audit prep. Our goal is to hand over clean, auditor-ready books and schedules.
Absolutely. Startups and growing businesses often lack in-house audit expertise. Our service helps bridge the gap, ensuring smooth audit closure without stress.