Audit & Assurance

Audit and assurance services for companies in Israel

Audit and financial reporting requirements depend on the entity, the applicable reporting framework and relevant legal or regulatory obligations. The firm assists in identifying the reporting requirements and performs audit procedures according to the agreed engagement and applicable professional standards. Management remains responsible for preparing the financial statements and providing the information required for the audit.

Statutory audits of financial statements under the applicable reporting framework
Audit services under the applicable reporting framework, including IFRS where relevant
Assessment of relevant financial-reporting controls as part of the agreed audit or a separate engagement
Financial due-diligence support for buy-side and sell-side engagements, based on the agreed scope
Earnings-quality and EBITDA-adjustment analysis within an agreed financial due-diligence scope
Audit and financial-reporting services for Israeli nonprofit organizations, based on the applicable requirements

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Audit approach

The audit is planned and performed using a risk-based approach under the applicable professional standards. Procedures are designed in response to assessed risks and materiality, with the objective of obtaining reasonable, but not absolute, assurance about the financial statements. Matters requiring communication are addressed with management or those charged with governance as appropriate.

IFRS conversion

For subsidiaries of foreign parents reporting under IFRS, US GAAP or another group framework, the agreed service may include assistance with reporting information, conversion adjustments and group schedules, in coordination with management and the relevant auditors.

Due diligence

Financial due-diligence procedures are determined by the purpose of the transaction, the available information and the agreed scope. They may include historical financial analysis, revenue and profitability review, working-capital considerations, tax matters and organization of transaction information. The work does not guarantee identification of every risk or missing item.

FAQ

+How is the applicable financial reporting framework determined?

The applicable financial reporting framework depends on the type of entity, its reporting obligations, relevant regulation and the needs of shareholders, lenders or other stakeholders. Financial statements may be prepared under IFRS, Israeli accounting standards or another applicable framework. The firm performs audit services according to the agreed engagement and relevant professional requirements, while management remains responsible for preparing the financial statements.

+How long does a statutory audit take?

The timetable for a statutory audit depends on the entity’s reporting framework, size and complexity, the completeness of the accounting records and supporting documents, and the availability of management to address questions and provide additional information. At the start of the engagement, the required information and expected work schedule are defined according to the company’s circumstances and the agreed scope.

+What can financial due diligence include for an acquisition, investment or fundraising process?

Financial due diligence may include review of accounting and financial information, revenue and profitability analysis, working-capital considerations, tax matters and preparation or organization of transaction-related information. The procedures are determined by the purpose of the transaction, the available information and the agreed engagement scope. Financial due diligence is separate from a financial-statement audit and does not guarantee identification of every risk or missing item.

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