Reliable financial information helps organisations build trust, meet their responsibilities and make better decisions.

UHY member firms provide independent audit and assurance services to businesses and organisations around the world. By combining local regulatory knowledge with international reach, our firms can support clients operating in a single market as well as complex multinational groups.

Whether you need a statutory audit, assurance over financial reporting or coordinated support across several countries, UHY gives you access to experienced professionals who understand your organisation and the markets in which you operate.

Audit that supports better business decisions

An effective audit does more than satisfy a statutory requirement. It can strengthen confidence in your financial reporting, identify weaknesses in internal controls and uncover opportunities to improve the way your organisation operates.

UHY member firms take a practical, partner-led approach. Our professionals work closely with management teams to understand the organisation, its operating environment and the risks that matter most.

Alongside delivering an independent audit opinion, they provide clear observations and practical recommendations that can support stronger governance and more informed decision-making.

International and cross-border audit support

Auditing a multinational organisation requires effective coordination between teams, consistent communication and a clear understanding of different reporting and regulatory requirements.

Through UHY’s global network, member firms can work together to support group audits and other cross-border assignments. Local teams contribute knowledge of their markets and regulatory environments, while the lead audit team maintains oversight of the wider engagement.

This coordinated approach can help international organisations:

• Manage audits involving subsidiaries in several countries
• Meet group and local reporting requirements
• Improve communication between local and group audit teams
• Apply consistent audit instructions across different locations
• Identify financial reporting and control issues across the group
• Reduce unnecessary duplication and disruption

Our member firms also work with non-UHY auditors and advisers where an engagement involves organisations outside the network.

Financial reporting across international markets

Businesses operating internationally may need to report under several accounting frameworks or align local financial information with group requirements.

UHY member firms have experience supporting organisations with complex financial reporting matters, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing and relevant national requirements.

Depending on the organisation and jurisdiction, our professionals can assist with:

• Group and subsidiary reporting
• The review of financial statements
• IFRS reporting and conversion
• Consolidation requirements
• Internal control reviews
• Reporting packages for parent companies
• Regulatory and statutory reporting
• Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

All audit and assurance work is undertaken in accordance with the applicable professional, regulatory and independence requirements.

Our audit and assurance services

Services available through UHY member firms include:

• Statutory audits and reviews of annual financial statements
• Multinational and group audit coordination
• Internal control reviews
• Internal audit support
• Compilation of financial statements and financial reports
• Performance and value-for-money audits
• Financial reporting assurance
• Agreed-upon procedures
• Support with international reporting requirements

The services available will depend on the relevant jurisdiction, regulatory requirements and the circumstances of each engagement.

Why work with UHY?

International reach with local knowledge

Our network brings together member firms across 340 offices in 95 countries. Clients can access professionals who understand local business practices and regulations while remaining connected to an international team.

A coordinated approach

For cross-border assignments, member firms collaborate across countries to support consistent communication, planning and delivery.

Partner-led service

Clients benefit from accessible senior professionals who take the time to understand their organisation, its challenges and its ambitions.

Practical insight

Our audit professionals look beyond compliance to provide observations that can strengthen controls, improve reporting and support future performance.

Experience across industries

UHY member firms work with privately owned businesses, international groups, listed organisations, public bodies and not-for-profit organisations across a wide range of sectors.

Supporting organisations at every stage

Audit and assurance requirements can change as an organisation grows, enters new markets, completes an acquisition or adapts its corporate structure.

UHY member firms can connect audit services with wider expertise in international business expansion, corporate tax, corporate finance and governance and risk management. This gives clients access to relevant support as their organisation and international operations develop.

Frequently asked questions

What are international audit services?

International audit services support organisations with operations, subsidiaries or reporting obligations in more than one country. They may involve several local audit teams working together under a coordinated group audit plan.

How does a multinational group audit work?

A lead auditor oversees the group audit and determines the work required from auditors in different locations. Local teams examine the relevant subsidiaries or business units and report their findings to the lead team. Clear instructions, communication and quality controls help maintain consistency across the engagement.

Can UHY support an audit across several countries?

UHY member firms can collaborate on cross-border and multinational audits through the global UHY network. The precise structure of the engagement will depend on the countries involved, local regulations, independence considerations and the organisation’s reporting requirements.

Can UHY member firms assist with IFRS reporting?

UHY member firms include professionals with experience of International Financial Reporting Standards. They can assist organisations with IFRS reporting, conversion and alignment between local and group accounting requirements, subject to applicable independence rules.

What is the difference between audit and assurance?

An audit provides an independent opinion on whether financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable reporting framework. Assurance is a broader category of work designed to increase confidence in particular financial or non-financial information, processes or controls.

How do I find an audit firm in a particular country?

Use our [global office directory] to find a UHY member firm in the country or city where you need support. The local team can discuss your requirements and, where necessary, connect you with colleagues elsewhere in the network.

Talk to our international audit professionals

Whether you need a local statutory audit or coordinated support across multiple jurisdictions, UHY can connect you with experienced professionals across our global network.

Find a UHY member firm or contact us to discuss your audit and assurance requirements.