The Top 5 Myths of Auditing - Optimum: LIVE! Episode 25

Optimum: LIVE Episode 25 – The Top 5 Myths of Auditing

Is an audit just checking the numbers? Only for companies in trouble? Outdated and inflexible? Think again.

In this episode of Optimum: LIVE, host Chris Dawes from Visual PR Productions is joined by Hannah Matthews (Head of Assurance and Accounts) and Tom Absalom (Audit Senior) from Optimum Professional Services to tackle the five most common myths surrounding auditing.

Whether you're running a company, charity or academy, or just want to understand the true role of auditors, this episode gives clear, honest insight into what audits really involve, how they’ve changed, and what they can do for your organisation.

What we cover:

• Why audits are not just about numbers
• The difference between governance, risk and financial accuracy
• What auditors really look for — and why it matters
• Misunderstandings about fraud, systems and personal spend
• How audits vary for academies, charities and SMEs
• The evolving role of auditors and why choosing the right team matters

This one-take, free-flowing discussion is designed to bust misconceptions, demystify audit jargon and show how the audit process can actually add value.

Need advice or want to speak with the team? Visit www.optps.co.uk

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