Independent Audit Services
CPATurk Independent Audit

When you lose control of investments, reporting, and risks, things get messy. Our Independent Audit Service clarifies your financial statements, detects non-compliances, and places your organization on solid ground.

We bring clarity to your financial statements

We uncover non-compliance and risks

We place your organization on solid ground

Independent Audit Services

Scope of Our Independent Audit Services

Auditing is not only about checking the accuracy of financial statements; it also ensures the soundness and reliability of your company. In Turkey, organizations must cope with rapidly changing economic conditions, strict regulations, and investor expectations. For this reason, we provide Independent Audit Services under three main categories:

Statutory Audits

  • We audit the financial statements of companies subject to independent audit under the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, in line with Turkish Auditing Standards.
  • Financial statements are prepared under Turkish Accounting Standards (TAS) or the Financial Reporting Standard for Large and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BOBI FRS).
  • For publicly held companies and financial institutions, we provide audits in compliance with requirements of the CMB (Capital Markets Board), BRSA (Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency), and other regulators.
  • We meticulously verify tax and fiscal compliance together with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) integration.

Voluntary (Special) Audits

  • We perform demand-based audits to strengthen investor confidence or provide additional assurance in special financial matters.

Special-Scope Institution-Based Audits

  • With holistic audits that include risk, process, and technology dimensions, we help company management base strategic decisions on a solid foundation.

Through this approach, your financial data becomes clear, inconsistencies are detected early, and reporting processes turn transparent. Investor and stakeholder trust is strengthened; this assurance becomes the most valuable tool protecting your organization in Turkey’s dynamic and complex business environment.

How We Address Turkey-Specific Conditions in Audits

Independent audit services tailored to local regulations, industry requirements, and SME realities.

Audit under TCC

In line with the Turkish Commercial Code (TCC) No. 6102, we audit the annual financial statements of joint-stock companies, capital companies, and certain limited liability companies subject to independent audit.

TAS & BOBI FRS Compliance

We ensure the preparation and audit of financial statements in compliance with TAS or BOBI FRS, with a special focus on BOBI FRS implementation for SMEs.

CMB, BRSA & MASAK Compliance

For public companies, we conduct reporting and audits according to CMB regulations, and ensure compliance of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions with BRSA, MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board), and other regulators.

Tax Practices & CPA Integration

During audits, we review tax returns, withholding tax, VAT, and corporate tax obligations, minimizing non-compliance risks through CPA integration.

1. Statutory Audits

In Turkey, preparing and auditing financial statements is no longer just a routine procedure; it now includes serious risk management and assurance processes. Medium and large-scale companies must prepare financial reports according to TAS/TFRS or BOBI FRS and undergo independent audits.

CPATURK Independent Audit and CPA Inc. is authorized as an "Independent Audit Firm" by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (POA) and is licensed to conduct “Public Interest Entity (PIE) Audits.”

As CPATURK Independent Audit, we are authorized by:

POA for companies subject to independent audit,

BRSA for financial sector institutions,

CMB for publicly held companies,

The Ministry of Treasury and Finance for Precious Metals Brokerage Houses and Institutions within Borsa Istanbul.

In our audits, we also consider the regulations of the following institutions:

  • POA: Compliance of statements with statutory audit framework
  • CMB: Reporting and transparency obligations for public companies
  • BRSA: Audits of financial institutions’ risk and capital management
  • EMRA: Sector-specific regulations and audits for energy companies
  • Ministry of Treasury & Finance & Borsa Istanbul: Independent audits of Precious Metals Exchange and Brokerage Institutions

2. Voluntary (Special) Audits

In Turkey, companies request demand-based audits to strengthen investor trust or provide additional assurance in critical financial matters.

For example:

  • A private technology company requests a special audit before an investment round to demonstrate the accuracy of financial statements and transparency of processes.
  • A manufacturing firm requests an audit before an international partnership or supply agreement to minimize financial risks.
  • Logistics companies ensure reliability of financial statements and operational processes in major mergers and acquisitions.
  • Software companies check financial and contractual processes before submitting bids for public tenders.                                                                                  
  • Energy and infrastructure firms undergo audits covering not only financial statements but also risk and compliance processes before investor presentations or project financing.

At CPATURK, we guarantee both the accuracy of financial statements and the assurance of processes in these audits. This enables companies to confidently report to investors and stakeholders and make critical decisions based on solid data.

3. Special-Scope Institution-Based Audits

These audits provide a holistic approach covering not only financial statements but also risk management, processes, and technology infrastructure.

For example:

  • Energy companies minimize operational risks with comprehensive audits covering production and distribution processes.
  • Banking institutions integrate credit portfolios, compliance processes, and technology infrastructure, enabling secure strategic decisions.
  • E-commerce firms control both operational and financial risks through audits covering supply chain, payment systems, and inventory management.
  • Pharmaceutical companies integrate R&D and production processes with financial statements, ensuring comprehensive assurance.

At CPATURK, we evaluate both financial and operational risks in these audits and support management in making strategic decisions on a solid basis through process and technology analysis.

Our Independent Audit Methodology

As CPATURK Independent Audit, we conduct our audits under Turkish Auditing Standards (TAS), with a systematic and assurance-driven methodology. Our main goal is to provide a reliable opinion on financial statements and ensure your company’s soundness.

Our audit approach is based on understanding the entity and its environment, identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatements due to error or fraud, and designing appropriate audit procedures to address those risks.

1. Pre-Audit Activities

  • Administrative procedures are completed.
  • Audit planning is conducted.

2. Risk Assessment & Planning

  • Risks of material misstatement are identified at financial statement and management assertion levels.
  • Internal control systems and environment are analyzed.
  • Analytical procedures, observations, inspections, and management inquiries are performed.

3. Review of Management Assertions

  • Financial and operational statements provided by management are reviewed.
  • They form the basis for assessing potential misstatements.

4. Responding to Risks

  • Audit procedures are executed in line with identified risks.
  • Sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is collected.

5. Evaluation & Conclusion

  • Analytical procedures are applied and evidence is evaluated in detail.
  • Identified misstatements and subsequent events are considered.
  • Compliance of financial statements with TAS/TFRS or BOBI FRS is confirmed.

6. Reporting & Communication

  • An independent audit report is prepared and presented to management.
  • Results are shared with management, corporate governance bodies, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Activity reports and additional information are reviewed for accuracy.

Key Elements of Our Methodology

Independent Audit Process

1

Risk & Planning

Identifying audit risks by analyzing the business and environment.

2

Internal Control & Process Analysis

In-depth review of processes and control mechanisms.

3

Audit Evidence

Collecting sufficient and independent evidence from financial statements and documents.

4

Evaluation

Detecting misstatements and verifying compliance with reporting standards.

5

Reporting

Delivering transparent, reliable, and comprehensible independent audit reports.

6

Continuous Follow-up

Ensuring compliance with tax and regulations and minimizing risks.

Contact Us

Coşkun Gülen

Coşkun Gülen

CPA & Independent Auditor -
Managing Partner

📧 coskungulen@cpaturk.com.tr

📞 +90 212 255 02 15