Audit & Assurance Services for U.S. CPA Firms

Audit execution support that fits your firm’s methodology—so you can deliver clean files, consistent compliance, and on-time reporting.

63+ U.S. CPA firms
160+ offshore experts
98% retention
Roles & Responsibilities

what we handle vs what your team controls

This keeps control where it belongs, while removing execution bottlenecks.

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What our offshore team handles

  • Workpaper preparation aligned to your audit methodology and templates

  • Lead schedules, rollforwards, tie-outs, and documentation completion

  • Drafting GAAP disclosure support packs (based on your firm’s standards)

  • Testing documentation packs and tracking (sampling, confirmations, evidence logs)

  • Internal control documentation, walkthrough support, and control testing evidence packs

  • AUP evidence packs and findings summaries (objective documentation for your review)

  • Forecasts and projections workpaper support (prep, review packs, variance support)

  • IRS and sales tax audit support packs (document pull, summaries, draft inputs)

  • Review note clearance support with clear change logs

  • Final file organization and archiving for inspection readiness

What stays with your firm

  • Engagement planning, risk assessment, and final strategy

  • Client communication and judgement calls

  • Final review, conclusions, and issuance/sign-off

  • Engagement scope, pricing, and relationship management

Process

How the work flows

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Step 1
Scope and standards alignment

We confirm your engagement mix, methodology, templates, and deadlines.

Step 2
Secure access and setup

We set up folders, naming conventions, role-based access, and trackers for clean handoffs.

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Step 3
Fieldwork execution support

We prepare workpapers, testing packs, tie-outs, and keep documentation current.

Step 4
Reviewer feedback loop

We turn review notes quickly, track open items, and maintain version control.

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Step 5
Close and file readiness

We help clear remaining items and finalize documentation for inspection-ready files.

What We Provide

What’s included in our audit & assurance services

Financial statement audits

  • Comprehensive audits to support compliance and accuracy

  • Workpapers, tie-outs, and lead schedules aligned to your methodology

  • Support for GAAP-compliant disclosures and reporting (draft packs for reviewer approval)

Financial statement reviews

  • Limited assurance engagement support

  • Analytical procedures documentation and reviewer-ready schedules

  • Evaluation support for reporting consistency and compliance

Compilation of financial statements

  • Preparation support using client-provided information

  • Clean, professional presentation of compiled statements

  • File organization and documentation for reviewer sign-off

Internal audits

  • Internal control assessments and operational efficiency support

  • Documentation packs for walkthroughs and testing

  • Support for risk-based internal audit programs (trackers, issue logs, remediation lists)

Employee benefit plan audits

  • Documentation and testing support for benefit plan engagements

  • Compliance support aligned to ERISA and related requirements

  • Workpaper organization and evidence tracking

Internal control reviews & evaluation

  • Detailed control review support, issue logs, and documentation

  • Identifying control gaps and preparing enhancement recommendations for reviewer approval

Agreed-upon procedures (AUP)

  • Evidence packs for specific procedures based on client requirements

  • Objective findings documentation to meet regulatory or contractual needs

  • Clear trackers and sign-off-ready workpapers

Forecasts and projections

  • Preparation and review support for forecasts and projections

  • Workpaper packs and assumptions documentation for reviewer approval

  • Insights support for planning and decision-making (variance and sensitivity inputs)

IRS audit support

  • Assistance responding to IRS inquiries (document pull and response packs)

  • Preparation of required documentation and representation support packs for your team

Sales tax audit support

  • Review support for sales tax filings and state compliance

  • Assistance with state-level audit inquiries (documentation packs and summaries)

Why Choose Us

Why CPA firms choose us for audit & assurance support

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We follow your methodology, not a generic process

We align to your templates, tickmarks, and review standards so your team doesn’t spend time “fixing format.”

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Cleaner documentation, faster review

Strong tie-outs, complete evidence packs, and clear change logs reduce review friction and rework.

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Compliance-first execution

Audit and assurance work is only as strong as documentation. We focus on consistency and file readiness.

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Scales in busy season without lowering quality

We help your team handle volume spikes while keeping deliverables steady and reviewable

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Security Compliance

Data security and confidentiality

Audit files include sensitive client data, so security is built into how we operate. We follow secure access principles, controlled data handling, and process discipline aligned to CPA firm expectations.

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SOC 2
Applied
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ISO 27001
Certified
GDPR
GDPR
Applied

(If you want, we can share our security overview during the fit call.)

Testimonial

Hear from satisfied clients

“Madras Accountancy has been more than just a partner… they’ve seamlessly supported us in both tax and bookkeeping… Balaji and his team truly care about our success.”
Jonathan McCormick, EA, MST
Co-Founder & COO, Hillhurst Tax Group
“Their team’s expertise in both tax preparation and bookkeeping has brought consistency and reliability… proactive approach… completed on time with a high level of accuracy.
Josh T. Hansen, CPA
Founder & Managing Partner
“They quickly became our primary offshore provider… at preparatory and detail review levels, their staff are excellent… proactive communication and unwavering commitment.”
Dave Myers
COO, RS&F
“Their team’s expertise in tax preparation and review… significantly enhanced our efficiency during peak seasons.
Prasanna G. Kidambi, CPA, MBA
Tax Partner, Stowe & Degon
Let’s Start Working

What happens next

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Free 30 min fit call

We’ll review your audit methodology, engagement mix, tools, deadlines, and current bottlenecks.

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Scope + cadence plan

You get a breakdown of what we handle vs what stays with your firm, plus an onboarding checklist.

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Start small and scale

We begin with a defined set of engagements (or one lane like testing packs/lead schedules), then expand once the workflow is stable.

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+1 (818) 491-6518
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info@madrasaccountancy.com
Book a free 30-minute fit call
Got Any Doubts?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you perform the audit and sign the report?

No. Your firm retains planning, judgment, client communication, and final sign-off. We support execution and documentation so your team can review and conclude faster.

Can you support GAAP disclosures and reporting?

Yes. We prepare disclosure support packs and documentation aligned to your firm’s standards for reviewer approval.

Do you support audits, reviews, compilations, AUPs, and internal audits?

Yes. We support audits, reviews, compilations, AUP documentation, internal audits, internal control reviews, and benefit plan engagements.

How do you handle data security?

We operate with a security program aligned to CPA firm expectations, supported by SOC 2 (applied), ISO 27001 (certified), and GDPR (applied) controls.

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