Financial Statements Audit

A team of qualified experts of BDO in Ukraine performs an independent audit of financial statements that comprehensively and effectively makes the company's management confident and financial statements trustworthy to the stakeholders.

Audit of financial statements is an audit of the financial statements of a company, the results of which generate an audit report that confirms the accuracy of the presentation of the company's financial statements.

Audit from BDO Ukraine is performed under the International Standards on Auditing (ISA). ISA are strict professional requirements. We also greatly assist in identifying potential business risks, and areas to boost your business.

For whom audit of financial statements is obligatory

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine amended the Law No. 2164-VIII "On Accounting and Financial Reporting in Ukraine" on October 5, 2017, under which preparation of the IFRS statements is statutory and submission of the statements together with the independent auditor's report by Ukrainian companies that meet the following criteria:

 Public interest entities:

  • issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on the stock exchanges or on whose securities the public offer was made
  • banks
  • insurers
  • non-state pension funds
  • other financial entities (except for other financial entities and non-state pension funds related to micro-and small entities)
  • large entities

Large entities are entities (which do not meet the criteria for medium-sized entities) whose indicators, as of the date of preparation of the annual financial statements for the year preceding the reporting year, meet at least two of the following criteria:

  • book value of assets is more than 20 million euros
  • net sale revenues (goods, works, services) is more than 40 million euros
  • the average number of employees is more than 250 people

 Public joint-stock companies

 Entities operating in the extractive industries

 Entities performing economic activities by types listed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine


Audit report is an integral part of tax reporting

The Law of Ukraine No. 466-ix “On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding improvement of tax administration, elimination of technical and logical inconsistencies in tax legislation” has amended the section of income tax reporting in paragraph 46.2 of Art. 46 of the TCU on January 16, 2020. The amendments made mean that income tax payers under the law "On accounting and financial reporting in Ukraine", together with tax return must submit annual financial statements to the State Tax Service with an audit report.

Please note that financial statements are an integral part of the income tax return. An income tax return is "not in compliance with requirements" without an audit report, an important attachment.

We also remind you that except for the existing requirements of subparagraph 39.4.6. paragraph 39.4 of Art. 39 of TCU to the meaning of TP documentation (transfer pricing), — a taxpayer also must submit an auditor's report on a taxpayer's accounting (financial) reporting for reporting period(-s), for which TP documentation is submitted (when it is obligatory for a taxpayer).

Audit services from BDO in Ukraine are:
  • Stable staff of the audit team, flexible to requests
  • Reliable advisors who are always ready to answer your questions
  • Direct involvement of the project partner at all stages of the works
  • Own global audit methodology that ensures audit quality including the risk factors
  • Strict schedule and deadlines compliance



WHY BDO

Our commitment to clients, the profession, ethical principles and transparent and sustainable way of doing business has been fulfilled into mission of BDO in Ukraine — the provision of audit services of exceptional quality.
After all, we tend:
  • To be the market leader in the quality of audit services. Private and public clients are audited; it focuses on the most influential aspects of financial reporting. What they get is understanding and value beyond the auditor's report; and they consider our specialists as excellent audit experts.
  • Auditors become professionals in our company. Recruitment and retention of top experts, offering them great career opportunities in BDO Ukraine are our key priorities.
  • We want to be the example referred to by regulators when describing consistently high-quality audits of the audit company. BDO is recognized for leadership, commitment to excellence in audit, and for continuous improvement of audit quality.
  • We are chosen by public and private clients for auditing, and also by bankers / lenders and other investors. Market participants consider BDO to be the provider of high-quality audit and advisory services; and they believe in our ability to respond quickly and meet their needs.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on financial reporting

It is quite obvious that the measures, taken by the state to restrain the spread of coronavirus in Ukraine, have led to additional difficulties in doing business and significantly increased economic uncertainty. All of these factors influenced the financial statements.

In the current situation, BDO in Ukraine offers the services of experts-methodologists team to develop recommendations on how properly record COVID-19 pandemic impact in audit reports.

If you need more information or want to order an Audit of financial statements from BDO Ukraine — contact us, the consultation is free.

Key Contacts

Sergiy Balchenko

Sergiy Balchenko

Managing Partner/Director
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Sergiy Shtantsel

Sergiy Shtantsel

Audit Partner, Deputy Director of BDO in Ukraine
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Olexandr Nikolayenko

Olexandr Nikolayenko

Key Audit Partner
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Oleg Malashchuk

Oleg Malashchuk

Key Audit Partner
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  • What is an audit of financial statements?

An audit is a review of an organisation’s financial statements, the results of which are used to prepare an auditor’s report confirming the fairness of the information presented.

  • Why is the audit of financial statements performed?

To provide assurance to both management and stakeholders regarding the transparency of financial statements, in order to enhance trust in the business.

  • What standards are used to perform the audit?

Audits are conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

  • What is the outcome of the audit?

The outcome is an auditor’s report containing the independent auditor’s opinion on whether the financial statements present the company’s financial position fairly, in all material aspects.

  • Who is required to undergo the audit of financial statements?

Public interest entities: issuers of securities, banks, insurance companies, non-state pension funds, other financial institutions, large enterprises, public joint-stock companies, entities in the mining and extraction industries and those engaged in activities as defined by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

  • What criteria define a large enterprise?

If it meets at least two of the following criteria: assets exceeding EUR 20 million, net revenue exceeding EUR 40 million, more than 250 employees.

  • Is the auditor’s report part of tax reporting?

Yes. Financial statements form part of the corporate income tax return and must be submitted together with the auditor’s report.

  • What happens if the corporate income tax return is filed without the auditor’s report?

The tax return may be considered to have been prepared in violation of the requirements.

  • Which risks can be identified through an audit?

An audit may reveal business risks and areas for improvement in the company’s operations.

Auditor’s Opinion — a document containing the auditor’s professional judgment on the fairness of financial statements and their compliance with established requirements.

Auditor’s Report — a document prepared as a result of an audit, confirming the reliability of financial statements.

Large Enterprises — companies that meet at least two of the following criteria: assets exceeding EUR 20 million, net revenue exceeding EUR 40 million, more than 250 employees.

Issuers of Securities — organisations whose securities are admitted to stock exchange trading or offered through a public placement.

IFRS Financial Statements — financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

International Standards on Auditing (ISA) — professional standards regulating the procedure and quality of audit engagements.

Public Interest Entities — organisations required to prepare financial statements under IFRS Accounting Standards and undergo an audit.

Corporate Income Tax Return — a tax reporting document to which the financial statements and the auditor’s report are attached.

Transfer Pricing (TP) — rules for determining prices in controlled transactions, for which an auditor’s opinion may be required.