Engagement
Annual statutory financial audit
A year-end examination of your financial statements for Taiwan companies that need an independent opinion before filings, board review, or lender packages.
Who it is for
Finance directors, owners, and boards of Taiwan-incorporated companies that prepare annual financial statements and need an independent audit opinion for regulators, banks, or shareholders.
What you receive
An independent auditor’s report on your financial statements, a management letter covering control observations, and a clear walkthrough of adjustments and open items before you finalize filings.
Scope of this engagement
Included
- Engagement planning tied to your year-end close and reporting deadlines
- Risk assessment, materiality setting, and sampling of account balances and disclosures
- Tests of transactions, cut-off procedures, and review of significant estimates
- Written auditor’s report and management letter with prioritized findings
- Closing meeting with your finance lead to explain adjustments and remaining questions
Not included
- Bookkeeping or preparation of the financial statements themselves
- Tax return filing or tax controversy representation
- Continuous internal audit staffing or outsourced controller work
- Forensic investigation beyond the agreed audit scope
How the work unfolds
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Engagement letter and planning
We confirm scope, timetable, and information requests, then map significant accounts and close dependencies with your team.
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Fieldwork at your premises or remotely
We examine supporting evidence, test controls where relevant, and raise queries early so surprises do not land in the final week.
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Review and reporting
Draft findings and proposed adjustments are discussed before the report is issued, with time reserved for management responses.
Timeline
Typically 4–8 weeks from kickoff for a mid-sized company with orderly books; longer for first-year audits or complex group structures.
Delivery
On-site in Kaohsiung and surrounding areas when needed, with secure document exchange for remote follow-up. Closing meetings can be in person or by video.
Fee basis
Fees are quoted from estimated hours, entity complexity, and first-year vs recurring engagement. See the Fees page for indicative ranges.
Preparation
Trial balance, draft statements, bank confirmations readiness, contracts for material commitments, and access to prior-year working papers if a predecessor auditor is involved.
Planning next year’s close already?
Tell us your year-end date and industry. We will reply with scope questions and an estimate range.
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