Assurance

Traditional forms of assurance may no longer be adequate as Providers come to terms with increasing risk and the HCA’s new Regulatory Framework.

Integer Advisory works with Executives and Boards to offer value-based assurance which enables effective governance and decision making, and gives Boards the confidence to certify compliance with the Framework.

Stress Testing

Multivariate stress testing. The key to successful stress testing is understanding that this requires more than historical sensitivity testing. Our work with clients has demonstrated the need to look at the multiple risks and impact across the whole organisation – the Perfect Storm.

Readiness for IDAs

In Depth Assessments by the HCA will be challenging and thorough. Let us help by assessing the organisation’s readiness for an IDA. Our teams’ history in the sector, including the Audit Commission can add value to your preparations.

Risk Management

Within our team is a leading risk management expert who has worked with commercial entities such as John Lewis, British Airways. This commercial experience has been well received with clients in the housing sector, bringing a strong discipline to the review and management of risk.

Internal Controls Assurance Framework

We can provide a review of where the assurance for Board is derived from. The rigours of the IDA and current regulation require a higher level of assurance than is typically gained from the internal audit programme alone.

Value for Money

Value for Money statements are now embedded into the annual returns. The quality still varies and there remains some way to go on demonstrating real value for money rather than just saving opportunities. We can review and support the drafting of Value for Money submissions.

Critical Friend Reviews

We have done a number of critical friend assessments that have resulted in mitigation of key risks for the organisations, and in one case saved over £100,000 in relation to one of the organisation’s projects.

Procurement Strategy

Good procurement within an organisation can help keep costs under control, and provide improvements in delivery. Recent examples of badly procured contracts evidence the impact of getting procurement wrong. In conjunction with Occumen Consulting we can provide a review of your procurement across the organisation…

Business Plan Validation and Review

As expert financial modellers and Brixx partner with a commercial understanding of the business challenges we can assist with the development and review of your Business Plans to ensure they are robust and fit for purpose.

Tax and VAT

We have access to tax structuring, SDLT and VAT advisers who can assist in verifying the most efficient tax and Vat position in new ventures, developments and agreements. Recent work has included tax and Vat position on sub-‐sale agreements.

Accounting Opinions

Providing accounting treatment advice to help prepare or respond to audit recommendations. Assisting with accounting treatment of complex transactions, and the adoption of FRS102.