Field Notes

Notes from audit rooms and warehouse floors

Short guides on preparing schedules, surviving inventory counts, and understanding what auditors actually test.

Signed documents prepared for bank facility review

Review versus audit — choosing the right engagement for your bank

A clear comparison of financial statement reviews and statutory audits for Taiwan borrowers preparing facility paperwork.

Charts and financial figures used when discussing audit materiality

Materiality in plain language for first-time audited companies

Why auditors set materiality early, how it shapes sampling, and what it means for adjustments your board will see.

Warehouse aisles prepared for a physical inventory count

What happens during an inventory count observation

How auditors observe physical inventory in Taiwan warehouses — tags, cut-off, and why the shipping dock matters on year-end day.

Accountant reviewing a trial balance printout at a desk

Preparing your trial balance before auditors arrive

A practical checklist for Taiwan finance teams — reconciliations, open items, and the schedules auditors request first.