01. Do I need an audit?
You are legally required to carry out an audit if your company exceeds the small business thresholds.
This means that in the past two years you’ve exceeded at least two of the following thresholds:
| Turnover not more than: | £15m |
| Balance sheet total (i.e total assets) not more than: | £7.5m |
| Monthly average number of employees, not more than: | 50 |
Some industry sectors may also be required to carry out an audit, including financial services, solicitors, charities, friendly societies and more.
Additionally, you may need an audit if a shareholder requests it under Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006, or if a lender requires one to approve a loan.
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