Independent Assurance & Credibility

Voluntary Audit Engagements

Comprehensive financial statement audits for companies not legally required to audit, but seeking independent credibility for banks, investors, or boards.

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AFM Licence 13020177 • RegisterAccountant Lead • Dutch NV COS Standards

AFM Licence 13020177

Official Licence to conduct Statutory Audits under Dutch Law

Methodology & Standards

Structured Execution with Senior Partner Leadership

Comprehensive financial statement audits for companies not legally required to audit, but seeking independent credibility for banks, investors, or boards.

Objective Stakeholder Assurance & Financing Credibility

Standard NV COS Auditing Standards (Full Audit Opinion)

Sign-off AFM-licensed RegisterAccountant (RA)

Target Group Fast-growing Scale-ups, PE portfolio, Family BVs

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01 Credit Assurance

Banking & Credit Verification

Provides credit providers and lenders with verified accounts to fulfill covenant conditions and secure favorable terms.

02 Growth Alignment

Pre-threshold Growth Preparation

Prepares expanding businesses for mandatory statutory regime transitions without procedural friction in year two.

03 Governance

Investor & Shareholder Confidence

Independent verification for private equity sponsors, informal investors, and minority shareholders.

VOLUNTARY AUDIT SCOPE & ASSURANCE

Independent Credibility for Banks, Investors & Boards

Full NV COS auditing standards delivered voluntarily to strengthen creditworthiness, validate earnings quality, and streamline future growth.

Commercial Bank Credit Facility Validation

Investor & Shareholder Earnings Quality Assurance

Proactive Opening Balance Audit for Future Growth

Internal Controls & IT Systems Governance Review

M&A & Virtual Data Room Transaction Readiness

Management Letter with Actionable Strategic Insights

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OUR VOLUNTARY AUDIT WORKFLOW

How We Deliver Full Audit Credibility on Your Terms

We combine AFM-grade professional rigor with pragmatic execution tailored to private shareholders, lenders, and transaction timelines.

1. Commercial Scoping & Stakeholder Alignment

Defining audit materiality, bank covenant targets, investor requirements, and agreed delivery milestones.

2. Digital Ledger Ingestion & Cloud Workspace Setup

Seamless integration with your accounting software via Caseware Cloud to eliminate manual documentation friction.

3. Risk-Based Substantive Testing & Controls Review

Verifying revenue streams, asset valuations, and operating liabilities with direct engagement partner oversight.

4. Independent Auditor's Report & Management Letter Delivery

Formal RA sign-off delivering an authoritative auditor’s report accepted by all Dutch and international commercial banks.

AFM-Licensed Assurance for Private Enterprises

A voluntary audit conducted by Just Audit carries the exact same authoritative weight as a statutory examination. Led directly by former Big Four RegisterAccountants (RA) under AFM Licence 13020177, we provide independent verification that satisfies credit committees, venture capital funds, and prospective acquirers while giving management clear visibility over internal control improvements.

Key Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers from our partners regarding standards, procedures, and timelines.

Standards

How does a voluntary audit differ from a statutory audit?

Under Dutch professional auditing standards (NV COS), the audit procedures, independence rules, evidence requirements, and partner sign-off are identical. The only distinction is that the audit is initiated by board or shareholder decision rather than statutory legal obligation.

Bank Acceptance

Will commercial banks and institutional lenders accept this audit report?

Yes. Because Just Audit B.V. holds an AFM audit license and our reports are signed by Dutch RegisterAccountants (RA), our reports are formally recognized by all major Dutch and international commercial banks to satisfy credit covenants.

Opening Balances

How does a voluntary audit prepare our company for future statutory obligations?

When a growing company crosses Dutch statutory size thresholds, the first mandatory statutory year requires verified opening balances. Undergoing voluntary audits ensures your opening balance sheet is already audited, avoiding retrospective restatement delays.

M&A Due Diligence

Can a voluntary audit accelerate an investment round or company sale?

Yes. Historical audited financial statements significantly de-risk due diligence for private equity and strategic buyers, reducing escrow holdbacks, shortening virtual data room scrutiny, and providing verified quality of earnings.

Management Letter

What additional insights does management receive beyond the audit opinion?

Every audit includes an executive Management Letter detailing observations on internal controls, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity safeguards, and accounting process enhancements.

English Delivery

Can the engagement be conducted and reported entirely in English?

Yes. All PBC document requests, partner meetings, Management Letters, and the final auditor's report can be delivered in fluent professional English for international boards and shareholders.

Timeline & Disruption

How long does a voluntary audit take, and how is team workload minimized?

We utilize digital document ingestion through Caseware Cloud and agree on all testing windows upfront. Fieldwork typically spans three to four weeks with continuous partner communication to avoid operational disruption.

Fixed Fees

How are voluntary audit fees structured?

We provide transparent, all-inclusive fixed-fee agreements agreed upon before kickoff. There are no surprise billings or hourly rate escalations.

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Direct partner line: +31 85 026 10 17 • info@justaudit.nl • Hoofddorp & Harderwijk