Take Control of Your Franchise Financial Reporting Today
- 02 December 2025
Introduction In today’s competitive franchise landscape, financial transparency is essential for maintaining trust and driving growth. Franchisors rely on timely
We breakdown the complexities and demystify the audit process, with practical discussions and guidance. Each episode ‘unlocks’ different aspects of financial statement audits, from preparation to execution and from common engagements to highly specialized environments like municipal and local government. Listen how the SingerLewak Assurance Team ‘unlocks the audit code’ to ensure an effective audit with minimal disruption to your ongoing operations.
Tune in as Orlando R. Torres and Brad Bingenheimer share practical strategies for improving government financial reporting from leveraging estimates and materiality to preparing for audits with confidence.
In this episode of The Balancing Act, Kathy Lawson, Christopher Stone, and Jon Schubert share how collaboration between audit and tax creates more than just compliance—it builds strategy, connection, and long-term impact.
🔓 Hear real stories from the front lines, learn what A&A really means, and discover the “secret sauce” that makes SingerLewak different.
Tune in as Rob Schlener and Cecilia Sanudo share how effective communication—through clear expectations, regular check-ins, and open dialogue can make the audit process smoother and more collaborative.
Whether you’re preparing for an audit or looking to improve your approach, this episode is packed with practical insights.
Introduction In today’s competitive franchise landscape, financial transparency is essential for maintaining trust and driving growth. Franchisors rely on timely
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