Trust is more important now than ever before. And never before has it been more difficult to determine whom and what you can trust. The value of independent confirmation is therefore greater than ever. An auditor’s signature means you can trust the information your decision-making is based on.
When we perform an audit, our main goal is to increase the trust in the information reported or processes assessed. In addition, we offer useful suggestions in connection with routines, risk management, governance and control, because we often assess the quality of a business’ internal routines while we work. This means we are both auditors and advisors. These roles, however, cannot be mixed. Trust in our confirmations as auditors all depends on our independence.
Arne Birkeland