Assurance

Audit and review services designed to support financial transparency, reporting confidence, and informed decision-making.

● About the Service

Objective Oversight for Financial Credibility

Reliable financial information plays an important role in decision-making, stakeholder confidence, and regulatory compliance. At Ascend, we provide assurance services designed to help organizations enhance the credibility of their financial information and meet reporting requirements with confidence.

Our team works with private businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and other entities across a variety of industries, delivering assurance services tailored to their unique reporting needs and operational environment. In addition, we conduct external audits of financial statements reporting under ASPE, ASNPO or PSAS and audited in accordance with Canadian GAAS

● What we offer

Assurance Services Designed Around Your Reporting Needs

Audit Services

Audits provide an independent examination of financial information and internal processes. Our professionals conduct audit engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards, helping organizations meet regulatory, governance, and stakeholder requirements while supporting confidence in financial reporting.

Review Engagements

A review engagement provides limited assurance on financial statements through inquiry,analytical procedures, and professional judgment. It is often chosen by businesses and organizations that require financial statements reviewed by a Chartered Professional Accountant to meet the needs of lenders, investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders.

Special Purpose Audit

Special purpose audits are conducted to address specific reporting, contractual, regulatory or compliance requirement. Our professionals perform these engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards, providing an independent examination
of designated financial information, processes or agreed upon criteria to meet the needs Of stakeholders and reporting authorities

Risk Awareness and Internal Controls

Effective governance begins with understanding financial processes and controls. Through our assurance engagements, we help organizations identify areas for improvement, strengthen financial oversight, and support sound business practices.

Agreed Upon Procedures Engagements

Agreed upon procedures engagements involve performing specific procedures requested by a client, lender, regulator, funding provider, or other stakeholder and reporting the
factual findings. Unlike an audit or review engagement, no assurance conclusion is provided. These engagements are often used to address targeted reporting, compliance,
financial or operational matters where stakeholders require independent verification of
specific information.

● Why Choose Us

Independent Assurance for Stakeholder

We combine structured processes with experienced professionals to deliver accurate, compliant, and scalable accounting solutions tailored to your business needs.

Verified Credibility

We provide the independent oversight needed to validate your financial position and build institutional trust.

High Standard Reporting

Objective evaluations that ensure your financial disclosures are transparent and reliable for all stakeholders.

Professional Verification

Detailed examinations and reviews designed to identify inconsistencies and confirm the health of your business.

Absolute Confidence

Assured insights that give you certainty in your internal controls and the accuracy of your financial data.

● FAQs

FAQ on Our Assurance Services

Need More Clarity?

If you need more information or want to discuss your specific requirements, our team is here to help you with clear and reliable guidance.

What are assurance services?

Assurance services involve independent professional procedures designed to enhance confidence in financial information and reporting. Additionally, through AeKonnect, clients can also conveniently access a range of our services digitally, connecting with our team from anywhere.

What is the difference between an audit and a review engagement?

An audit provides a higher level of assurance through extensive examination procedures, while a review engagement provides limited assurance through inquiry and analytical procedures.

Who may require assurance services?

Businesses, not-for-profit organizations, professional corporations, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders may require assurance services depending on reporting obligations and governance requirements.

Why are assurance services important?

Assurance services help improve confidence in financial information, support compliance requirements, and assist organizations in meeting stakeholder expectations.

Does Ascend provide audit and review engagements?

Yes. Ascend provides audit services, review engagements, and financial reporting support tailored to the needs of businesses and organizations across multiple industries.

● Insights