SRA Audit Services
Ensuring integrity within the legal profession is upheld and maintained.
As the professional service firm for professional services, we understand how law firms work. Our SRA audit experts will help do more than checking your compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) client money standards and regulations.
We can challenge the robustness of your client money systems and processes to provide confidence to your customers that their money is safe.
"DSK's SRA audit services examine your legal firm's reporting process to ensure you are meeting all SRA compliance guidelines. This means you can conduct your legal business with peace of mind."
Dhiraj Shah, Audit Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
An SRA audit is an independent annual review required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to ensure your law firm is handling client money properly and complying with the SRA Accounts Rules.
Most firms that hold client money require an SRA Accountant’s Report. Some firms may be exempt if they meet specific low-risk criteria.
We review your client account transactions, controls, reconciliations, systems and procedures. We assess whether your firm complies with the SRA Accounts Rules and identify any breaches.
We categorise it, advise you on how to fix it and determine whether it needs to be reported to the SRA. Our goal is to help you reduce risk and strengthen controls.
We understand partnership structures, legal sector cash flow pressures and the regulatory landscape. We help firms improve their systems, tighten controls and maintain a strong compliance culture.
We are the professional services firm for professional services. With decades of experience advising law firms, we understand the legal sector inside out. Our clients value how proactive, pragmatic and commercially minded we are in helping them stay compliant.
Typically annually. However, if your systems or structure change significantly, you may benefit from a mid-year review.
No. We work around your team, use clear request lists and aim to complete our review with minimal interruption.
Take the First Step
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