Year in Review 2019

Acquisition International - Year in Review 2019 7 Nov19270 What started as two men’s answer to the consistent failings of the audit industry, has since grown to become a hugely successful disruptor that seeks to empower small businesses. Rise Audit provides a higher-value service, with cost-effective service that does not compromise on top quality. To discover more about Rise Audit, and the men determined to get the industry on the right track, we profiled the firm following their success in 2019. Altering Auditing ften feared by companies and individuals alike, audits are a fixture of the financial calendar that very few people look forward to. However, when done right, audits can be an incredibly useful tool in mapping out success over the following twelve months. So, why do people fear them? Well, according to Rise Audit co-founders Robert Stell and David Sloggett, the big four auditing firms have repeatedly let clients down with the same problems: long delays, higher costs, and a lack of transparency. Audits are carried out by staff with no interest in a client’s business, little-to-no experience, and no respect for the client’s time and money. That’s where Rise Audit comes in. When done wrong, audits can be stressful, time-consuming, and isolating. Each party gets on with their task without collaborating, and talking with one another to reach the best possible outcome. Determined to stop the failings of the audit industry, Rise Audit is seeking to change the game for major players such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. Since coming together more than twenty years ago, Robert and David have been part of the movement of value-for-money auditors. Firms are starting to realise that collaborating with clients is easily a better way of doing things: speeding up the audit itself, driving the cost of an audit down, and delivering more quality services. Partnering with these firms, and offering its own brand of outstanding auditing services, Rise Audit has become one of the finest auditing businesses across the entirety of South West London and beyond. Drawing on more than four decades of combined experience, both Robert and David have cultivated a reputation for their firm as a trusted auditing partner that delivers actionable results and key advice to help deliver matchless results for the next twelve months and beyond. Rather than undertake an audit that can leave clients feeling worried, the team at Rise Audit operate with the core belief that their services should help to guide and inform a business moving forwards. Offering solutions-oriented decision-making, not problem-focused non- collaboration. To make this a reality, the focus remains squarely on swiftly establishing a relationship of trust between client and auditor. Communication remains open and honest, to ensure that the audit itself is a helpful tool for the months and years to come. Every member of staff at Rise Audit is professionally-trained to a high standard, ensuring that clients get nothing but the best. Coupled with Robert and David’s wealth of experience and expertise in the industry, the knowledge on offer is unparalleled. Technical knowledge and real-world experience are further enhanced by the introduction of the latest technologies, all aimed at ensuring the auditing process is as helpful as it can possibly be. Whether it be openly sharing the results of the audit file via cloud technology, or communicating through video calling, the latest technology can serve both auditor and client in speeding the process up, and driving down costs. Currently, the big four companies offering auditing services are being called out for their failings which will inevitably lead to change in the market. As opportunities continue to appear, Rise Audit is perfectly placed to help clients of all sizes get the audit they deserve. As the United Kingdom’s future continues to remain unstable and unclear, the firm spends each day focused on delivering an outstanding service for its clients, always putting their needs first. Despite the macro-economic factors that continue to influence the auditing industry, Robert and David have manoeuvred Rise Audit into a powerful position. A key disruptor for the big four, this firm is ensuring that auditing is not a necessary evil, but an excellent tool that can help generate remarkable results. Company: Rise Audit Contact: Robert Stell Website: www.riseaudit.co.uk O “...Robert and David have cultivated a reputation for their firm as a trusted auditing partner that delivers actionable results and key advice to help deliver matchless results for the next twelve months and beyond.”