External audit

The audit provides you with valuable insights that help you identify and manage risks, while strengthening your financial processes, corporate governance, and internal controls. Audit is, and will remain, the core of our business. By safeguarding your interests and those of your stakeholders, we contribute to building sustainable companies and organizations that strengthen society as a whole.

Our methodology

A qualitative audit is about providing insights, driving transparency, and delivering constructive review that strengthens confidence in your reporting.

When you engage us, you gain a single point of contact and a team that understands your market and your industry. With the same engagement lead and team over time, you benefit from a more precise and value-creating collaboration—knowing that we understand your business and can provide relevant, well-grounded advice.

We take the time to understand your business model, your culture, and your external environment. Together with the needs of your stakeholders, we shape an audit strategy tailored to your specific risks and circumstances. You can expect pragmatic, timely, and consistent communication, founded on accuracy and independence.

Our tools and solutions

We equip our auditors with the skills, processes, and tools that ensure consistent, efficient, and high-value audits.

By using data analytics across multiple audit areas—such as the review of vouchers, revenue recognition, and investments—we gain a deeper understanding of your business. This enables us to identify risks more accurately and frees up time for our teams to focus on the matters that are most important to you.

We continuously invest in our people’s expertise and in the development of our processes and technology. Through our global audit platform, Atlas, we have developed tools that ensure efficient and consistent quality audits that deliver tangible results for you.

Our people

At Forvis Mazars, we work as an integrated and collaborative team across sectors, service lines, and geographies. We focus on service, commitment, and accessibility in every engagement, and our high client loyalty—among the strongest in the industry—is clear evidence of the value and security our people create.

Forvis Mazars Achieves Top Ranking in Client Satisfaction Survey

Forvis Mazars is one of Sweden’s most highly regarded audit and advisory firms. Our top ranking reflects our strong commitment to quality, client relationships, and long-term value creation. It motivates us to continue delivering with dedication and to continuously strive for excellence.

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Forvis Mazars Achieves Top Ranking in Client Satisfaction Survey – Forvis Mazars.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about External Auditing

What is an external audit?

An external audit involves an independent auditor reviewing a company’s annual report and accounting records to ensure that the information is accurate and complies with applicable laws and regulations.

Why is an external audit important?

An external audit builds confidence among investors, banks, customers, and authorities by ensuring the quality and reliability of the company’s financial reporting.

What is reviewed during an external audit?

The auditor reviews, among other things, accounting records, the annual report, internal controls, management and administration, financial reporting, the reporting and payment of taxes, and the company’s compliance with laws and regulations.

Who needs an external audit?

Many limited companies are subject to statutory audit requirements. However, companies that are not legally required to have an audit may also choose to undergo an external audit to increase security, transparency, and credibility.

How does an external audit work?

The audit is planned based on the company’s operations and risks. The auditor then reviews financial documentation, processes, and reporting before issuing the auditor’s report.

What is an auditor’s report?

The auditor’s report is the auditor’s statement regarding the annual report and whether the board of directors and the CEO have complied with the Swedish Companies Act.

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