Stronger controls for small businesses.
AsuraTrust provides practical internal control solutions designed to strengthen your company’s financial integrity and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
We assist companies in evaluating their existing internal control environments to identify areas of deficiency or material weakness, and provide recommended improvements that align with industry best practices. This could include a full internal control framework assessment, process-level walkthroughs, or assist in designing new controls. As a Tampa-based CPA Firm licensed in the state of Florida, we work with companies in the Tampa area and beyond to strengthen their control environments.
If you’re looking to address concerns with your existing control environment, preparing your company for a financial statement audit, or a future sale of your business, AsuraTrust is the business partner you can trust.
What to expect from the engagement.
Process
Process-level walkthroughs and documentation of existing controls.
Solutions
Design of new controls tailored to your business size and operations.
Recommendations
Actionable recommendations aligned with industry best practices.
When to use
Preparation support for upcoming financial statement audits or business transactions.
New to the topic? Start with our guide: Internal Controls: Best practices for small businesses.
Who benefits from stronger controls.
Owners & management
Strong internal controls protect the business day to day — reducing the risk of errors and fraud, tightening financial reporting, and improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Companies preparing for an audit
Auditors evaluate internal controls as part of every financial statement audit. Addressing control gaps ahead of time smooths the audit process and reduces surprises in the first year.
Businesses preparing for a sale
Buyers and their diligence teams look closely at the control environment behind the numbers. Strengthening controls before going to market supports cleaner diligence and a smoother transaction.
Advisory, or attest.
ConsultingAn advisory engagement — we evaluate your control environment and recommend improvements, working alongside management.
ExaminationAn attest engagement — an independent opinion on controls is expressed, typically for the benefit of third parties.
ConsultingPerformed under the AICPA’s consulting standards.
ExaminationPerformed under the AICPA’s attestation standards (SSAE).
ConsultingPractical findings and actionable recommendations — control gaps, process improvements, and remediation steps.
ExaminationAn examination report expressing an opinion on whether the controls meet the applicable criteria.
ConsultingManagement wants to strengthen controls, address known concerns, or prepare for an audit or a future sale.
ExaminationA third party requires independent, opinion-level assurance on the controls themselves.
Need an independent opinion on your controls? Learn more about our attestation examinations.
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