CHARITY STATUTORY AUDIT
Charity Statutory Audit
Trusted audits for a stronger charity sector.
We provide independent statutory audit services to charities and not-for-profit organisations, helping you meet your regulatory obligations with confidence while providing clear, reliable assurance over your financial statements.
With over 25 years’ experience in the charity sector, our team combines deep sector knowledge with a practical, supportive approach. We understand the governance, reporting and funding requirements that charities and not-for-profit organisations face.
Expertise in Charity Statutory Audits
All charities are now obliged to have their annual financial statements audited by an External Independent Statutory Auditor. The application of SORP Financial Reporting is becoming standard across the sector and will, in time, become mandatory for medium and large charities.
The primary objective of the external audit is to provide an independent opinion on your charity’s financial statements. WDA has a tailored, risk-based auditing approach that will provide you with an efficient audit that’s within your regulatory needs and timeframe for AGM and other reporting deadlines.
Our charity team has the expertise and resources to complete your statutory audit in a timely and efficient manner. We have current statutory audit clients that are funded in part or fully by Pobal, TUSLA, the HSE, CDYSB, The Arts Council, the ETB, CIB, Bord Fáilte, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and many more.
We also have experience in providing funder reports and assurance as required, including CE Scheme Audits. We can advise on additional requirements including Governance Code compliance and best practice.
With the level of legislation and regulation both current and future, it is vital for the Board to have a strong professional firm such as WDA acting as their Auditors. The five-year auditor rotation system will ensure the charity obtains new independent advice and views to assist them in complying with their obligations.
More than a Compliant Audit
What our clients say
We engaged Whelan Dowling & Associates (WDA) for the provision of statutory audit services for the financial year ended 31st December 2024, as well as for assistance in the preparation of our financial statements. This was our first time working with WDA, and we are very impressed with the quality of service we received. Jason Dowling FCA acted as our account manager and provided excellent service and sound professional advice throughout the audit process. His responsiveness, clear communication, and understanding of our sector were particularly valued. WDA ensured we met all of our statutory deadlines and they remained within budget, while being readily accessible to both our Trustees and management team throughout the engagement. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending WDA to other not-for-profit organisations seeking a reliable and professional audit partner.
Donegal Youth Services CLG.Whelan Dowling and Associates (WDA) has been working with and providing external audit services for Threshold, the national housing charity, since 2019. During that time, as CEO, I have found the services and supports provided by WDA to be highly responsive to the needs of Threshold, dependable and professional. They explain their work and processes to us in simple and accessible language; they carry out all necessary tasks with willingness and enthusiasm and are very flexible in providing additional services when required by Threshold. We would be very happy and willing to recommend the services of WDA to any prospective clients
ThresholdSouth Leinster Citizens Information Service appointed WDA as the company auditors commencing in January 2026. The first audit after making such a change is always the trickiest but in this instance the process was straightforward and stress free. WDA set out an audit plan, met with me to explain the plan, and followed it exactly. I was able to give them remote access to my financial management system and submit documents via a secure shared drive. No site visited needed! The audited accounts were ready by the middle of March two weeks ahead of the agreed deadline. WDA also met with me to informally review the accounts before formal presentation to the board. I am very happy with the outcome.
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