How a growing audit firm expanded capacity by 20% and cut review time in half with Solvevia’s back-office audit support.
The Challenge
A mid-sized audit and assurance firm was struggling to keep pace during peak season. Internal teams were overwhelmed with statutory audits, internal control reviews, and compliance testing. Hiring temporary staff wasn’t viable due to licensing restrictions and training requirements. The firm needed a reliable way to increase delivery capacity while maintaining ISA compliance and audit rigor.
Solvevia’s Approach
Solvevia deployed a dedicated back-office audit support team from our delivery hub, fully aligned with the firm’s audit methodology and processes. This ensured consistency with both local regulations and international auditing standards.
Our support included:
- Preparing ISA-compliant working papers and documentation
- Conducting substantive testing and control walkthroughs
- Drafting audit files for partner review
- Embedding compliance checks into daily fieldwork
Importantly, final audit opinions and signing authority remained with the firm’s licensed partners — Solvevia provided the execution backbone.
The Impact
The improvements were clear within a single busy audit cycle:
- 50% reduction in partner review time thanks to standardized workpapers
- All audits delivered on time, even during seasonal workload surges
- 30–40% cost savings versus temporary hiring models
- 20% increase in client capacity without adding permanent staff
Partner’s Perspective
“Solvevia enabled us to expand our audit capacity without compromising quality. Their team integrated seamlessly, handling the heavy lifting so we could focus on clients and final opinions.” – Managing Partner, Audit Firm
