AIM LISTED COMPANIES

EXCITING, DYNAMIC AND AMBITIOUS ABOUT GROWTH

We’re great at working with AIM listed businesses. We love that they’re all different, but are consistently exciting, dynamic, and ambitious about growth. 

Like you, we have a can-do mentality. We seek out opportunities. We’re responsive and focused when it comes to addressing your needs. We work with a mix of AIM listed businesses from multiple sectors on their statutory audit, or a variety of financial reporting, sustainability, controls, and assurance projects. 

We know you’re not just looking for any old auditor. You’re looking for an audit partner with the systems, processes and relevant experience to handle your business. Yet, you’re also looking for an auditor who’s flexible, sticks to timelines and who’ll prioritise your audit amongst others. We know you have to answer to the market and need to hit deadlines. 

As an AIM listed company, you’ll also be looking for an adviser that understands your business and strategy as well as the regulatory requirements that you must meet. And having an adviser with expertise in the latest accountancy standards is a necessity. 

OUR APPROACH

You won’t get a tick box audit from us. We’re not part of the ‘old boys club’ of auditors who do that. There’s no ‘off the shelf’. We provide a tailored, bespoke audit solution. 

The audit process and key deadlines are always agreed up-front to ensure success and make it smooth. We don’t audit FRC regulated businesses, meaning the service we deliver is faster and more tailored to organisations with a market capitalisation below £200 million. 

Information requests are in early so as not to overwhelm your team. You won’t get multiple questions on the same topic. Communication is key – with you and amongst our team. 

We’re well versed in working with AIM companies and will give your audit committee the peace of mind that the audit has been a rigorous and challenging process while still adding value through commercial insights. 

The transition to a new auditor may seem daunting but to us it’s just part of everyday life. We have a well-established process when taking over an audit appointment from other auditors and devote all the time necessary to ensure this is painless. 

A MORE THAN CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE BIG FIRMS

You’ll have the expertise of a Big 6 accountancy firm but with a more personal experience. Lots of our team have a big 4 background before moving to Cooper Parry (where the grass is much greener!). Our team has depth, we’re big on customer service and our auditors have personality. 

One significant trend we’ve seen over the past year is that AIM-Listed businesses, audited by the Big 6 and national accounting firms, are realising that they are not receiving the level of service they should. Many are moving to CP who will deliver the service they want and give them the attention they deserve. 

IT’S NOT JUST ALL ABOUT AUDIT

Over recent years there’s been on-going discussion about reform to the audit agenda. There’s broad acknowledgement that the definition of a Public Interest Entity (PIE) needs reform. One option being considered could result in AIM businesses with market capitalization over €200m being defined as PIEs. This would mean that you’d need to appoint separate auditors and tax advisors. 

Our team understand the importance of managing cost and risk. Our services are all tailored to ensuring we provide exactly that. Using our expert knowledge from a compliance and advisory perspective and experience of working with AIM listed businesses like yours.