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      In this rapidly changing and increasingly complex economic climate, the depth and breadth of challenges faced by businesses across all stages of their lifecycle is ever-growing. A KPMG private enterprise ("KPE") audit is designed to help you navigate these - focusing on risks, with technology embedded throughout and delivered by a team who really cares. Our teams have deep sector expertise and an understanding of how your ownership, stakeholder and investment structures impact your reporting requirements and timelines.

      At KPMG, we have a team dedicated to Private Enterprise audits. What this means for you is that our audit approach is scoped and scaled to your relevant requirements rather than applying a 'one size fits all' lens. You will get a team of people who are familiar with your strategy and ambitions so recognise the risks and opportunities that come with each stage and have a wealth of experience to support you on this journey.

      Aimie Keki
      Aimie Keki

      Partner, Performance Group Lead KPMG Private Enterprise

      KPMG in the UK

      Audit services designed for private businesses

      Private enterprise businesses are not all the same.

      Our Private Enterprise Audit service is designed around those differences. We take time to understand your ownership model, business strategy, stakeholder expectations and reporting timetable, so the audit is scoped and delivered around the risks and requirements that matter most to your business.

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      Privately owned businesses

      For established private companies that need a high-quality statutory audit aligned to their reporting obligations, governance needs and growth plans.

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      Family-owned businesses

      For family enterprises balancing financial reporting, long-term stewardship, succession planning and confidence between shareholders, boards and management teams.

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      Owner-led businesses

      For founder-led and owner-managed businesses that need an audit approach that reflects the pace, ambition and practical realities of the business.

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      Private equity-backed businesses

      For portfolio companies that need audit delivery aligned to investor expectations, reporting timetables, refinancing, acquisition activity or exit planning.

      What a KPMG Private Enterprise Audit delivers is:

      Private Enterprise businesses need an audit approach that reflects their ownership structure, reporting requirements, and stage of growth. KPMG Private Enterprise Audit combines technology-enabled delivery, specialist private business experience, and a focus on audit quality to provide a robust, proportionate and responsive audit.

      • Technology-enabled audit delivery

        We are hugely proud of our technology offering in KPE audit. Technology and data analytics are embedded throughout our Private Enterprise Audit approach regardless of your size or lifecycle stage. Through KPMG Clara, our flagship audit platform, you have greater transparency over audit status, key findings and the information required from your team.

        This helps make the audit process more efficient, reduces unnecessary pressure on your finance function and provides clearer insight throughout the audit cycle.

      • Our specialist private enterprise audit teams

        Our Private Enterprise Audit teams bring experience across sectors, ownership structures and business life cycles. That means your audit team understands how private ownership, family governance, private equity investment or founder-led growth can influence reporting requirements, risk areas and timelines.

        You will work with a team that takes time to understand your strategy, ambitions and operating environment, so the audit is delivered with the right context from the outset. 

      • Strong audit quality

        Audit quality is central to our approach. Our audit methodology, technology and standardised workpapers are designed to support consistency, compliance with auditing standards and effective review throughout the audit process.

        Where needed, our audit teams are supported by specialists across KPMG, helping address more complex reporting, tax, valuation, technology, or sector-specific matters.

      KPMG is ready to offer you a high-quality, technology-enabled audit that is efficient, responsive to change, and delivered by a team with the right experience you need.

      Audit support at key moments of change

      The right audit support at significant moments of change is crucial for private businesses. Growth, investment, refinancing, acquisition activity, succession planning and preparation for sale can all increase scrutiny over financial reporting, control, governance and audit timelines.

      KPMG Private Enterprise Audit helps you plan an audit approach that reflects these changes, giving management teams, owners, investors and other stakeholders greater confidence in the financial information they rely on.

      Scaling beyond audit thresholds

      As private businesses grow, their reporting and audit requirements can change. Our team helps you plan for these requirements, focusing on the risks, obligations, and audit timelines most relevant to your business.

      Preparing for investment

      External investment can increase scrutiny over reporting, controls and historic financial performance. A high-quality audit can support confidence by providing independent assurance over the financial statements.

      Managing private equity ownership

      Private equity-backed businesses often operate to demanding reporting timetables and heightened investor expectations. Our teams understand these environments and work with management teams to deliver a responsive, coordinated audit.

      Refinancing or changing funding arrangements

      Refinancing or new debt facilities can increase the importance of timely, reliable financial reporting. We help private businesses plan audit activity around key reporting deadlines, funding milestones and stakeholder requirements.

      Acquisition activity and group complexity

      Acquisitions, disposals and group restructuring can create more complex reporting requirements. Our audit teams focus planning on the areas of greatest complexity and risk.

      Succession planning and preparation for sale

      Succession planning or preparation for sale can place greater emphasis on transparent and well-documented financial reporting. A robust audit can support confidence between owners, boards, management teams, potential buyers and other stakeholders.

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