A financial audit is an examination of financial statements conducted by an independent auditor to confirm compliance with legal regulations, accounting principles, and the accuracy of the presented financial and asset position of the company. It builds the trust of stakeholders – owners, management boards, government agencies, banks, contractors, and employees – in the financial data that forms the basis for business decisions.
Mandatory audits apply to, among others, banks, insurers, joint-stock companies, financial institutions, and companies meeting at least two of the following three criteria: employing at least 50 people, total assets exceeding €3,125,000, or revenue exceeding €6,250,000.
Companies not subject to the audit requirement also benefit from audits, seeking to improve management quality and enhance credibility with their partners.