Audit & Assurance Services

Professional CPA Assurance Services in Duluth, Georgia

Audits

An audit provides the highest level of assurance on a set of financial statements. In an audit, RYBD’s CPAs perform a detailed review of your financial records and processes to determine whether your financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects.

At the end of the audit, we issue a formal written audit opinion. This opinion may be required by lenders, investors, regulators, boards, or other stakeholders. Our audit process is thorough, well-organized, and clearly communicated. We work to minimize disruption to your team while giving stakeholders the confidence they need.

Compilations

A compilation is often the right fit when you need financial statements presented in a professional format, but you do not need the added assurance of a review or audit.



In a compilation, RYBD prepares financial statements using information provided by management. We do not test or verify the information in the same way we would during an audit or review. However, we do make sure the financial statements are organized, properly presented, and useful for internal reporting or certain outside requests. Compilations can be a practical, cost-effective option for businesses that need clean financial statements without a higher level of assurance.

Due Diligence / Agreed-Upon Procedures

Before entering a major transaction, agreement, or business decision, it helps to have a clear picture of the facts.

RYBD’s due diligence and agreed-upon procedures provide a focused review of specific financial information. Instead of giving a broad opinion like an audit, we perform specific procedures that are agreed upon in advance and report the results.

This can be helpful for acquisitions, ownership changes, financing requests, partnership discussions, or other situations where you need targeted information before moving forward.

GAAP Financial Statements

Some businesses need financial statements prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, commonly called GAAP. These standards may be required by lenders, investors, regulators, contracts, or other outside parties.



RYBD prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements for businesses with formal reporting needs. Our team understands the technical requirements and helps present your financial information clearly, accurately, and in line with applicable standards.

For business owners, the value is simple: GAAP financial statements give outside parties a consistent, recognized way to understand your financial position.

GAAP Consultations

GAAP can be complex, especially when your business is growing, changing, or facing a new type of transaction.



RYBD’s GAAP consultation services help you understand how accounting standards apply to your specific situation. You may need guidance on a new accounting rule, a reporting question, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, or another technical issue.

Our CPAs translate complex accounting requirements into practical guidance, so you can make informed decisions and avoid surprises later.

Internal Controls Assessment

Internal controls are the processes that help protect your organization’s financial information. Strong controls can reduce the risk of errors, fraud, reporting issues, and audit surprises.

RYBD’s internal controls assessment services evaluate your accounting processes and control environment. We look for gaps, weaknesses, and areas where your systems may not be keeping up with your organization’s needs.



Then, we provide clear, prioritized recommendations to help you strengthen financial integrity, improve accountability, and build processes that can support future growth.

Pre-Audit Services

A smoother audit starts before the audit begins.

RYBD’s pre-audit services help organizations get organized, review documentation, identify potential issues, and resolve common problem areas before the official audit process starts.



This preparation can help reduce last-minute stress, shorten timelines, and give your team more confidence heading into the audit. It is especially helpful for organizations preparing for their first audit or those that want to improve the process from prior years.

Reviews

A financial statement review is a middle ground between a compilation and a full audit. It provides limited assurance, which is more than a compilation but less than an audit.

During a review, RYBD’s CPAs use inquiry and analytical procedures to evaluate whether the financial statements appear reasonable and whether any material changes seem necessary for them to conform with GAAP.

Reviews are often used when lenders, investors, boards, or other stakeholders want more confidence than a compilation provides, but a full audit is not required.

What the RYBD Difference Means for Assurance Services

Assurance work is about more than checking a box. It is about giving the right people confidence in your financial information. At RYBD, we take that responsibility seriously.

We respect your deadlines because we know assurance work often supports outside requests from lenders, investors, regulators, boards, and other stakeholders. We communicate throughout the process, so you know what is happening, what we need, and what comes next.

We also help you choose the right level of service. Not every situation requires a full audit. Some businesses need a review. Others need a compilation, agreed-upon procedures, or help preparing for an audit. RYBD helps you understand the difference and choose the service that best fits your needs.

Our team brings the technical experience, professional standards, and relationship-driven service that assurance engagements require. Since 1957, RYBD has built lasting partnerships with businesses across Duluth, Georgia, and beyond, and the firm’s own website emphasizes its focus on advisory, assurance, tax, and accounting support for growing businesses.