Our Services

Independent Examination

Strengthen your compliance and financial transparency strategies with a fuss-free approach to Independent Examinations.

How our Independent Examinations work:

A straightforward process, built with your sector’s needs in mind. Our Independent Examination service reviews your financial records and accounts with expertise and care.

Unlike a full audit, this process focuses on identifying concerns or irregularities without requiring a ‘true and fair view’ opinion.

What’s included:

  • Review of accounting records: We examine your financial records to confirm they align with best practices.
  • Comparison with accounts: We’ll conduct a detailed check to ensure the accounts presented match the records kept.
  • Scrutiny of unusual items: We identify and flag any unexpected or concerning entries.
  • Compliance review: We’ll review your accounts to confirm they meet charity-specific formats and requirements.
  • Impartiality guaranteed: As an independent third party, we maintain objectivity throughout the examination, ensuring full transparency and trust in the process.
  • Comprehensive report: Our final report provides clear feedback, helping you refine your accounting practices and maintain compliance.

Why choose our Independent Examination service?

Our Independent Examinations for charities, churches, faith based and third-sector organisations offer more than just financial checks — they offer peace of mind.

Here’s why churches and charities trust us:

  • Specialised expertise: We focus exclusively on third-sector organisations, meaning we understand the unique challenges you face.
  • Tailored support: Our guidance helps treasurers and trustees produce better accounts, making future management easier.
  • Affordable pricing: At just 0.5% of your annual income or £250 (whichever is greater), our service is accessible for organisations of all sizes.
  • Integrated solutions: If you’re using our accounts software (MyFundAccounting.Online or Finance Coordinator), our service complements your existing tools.
  • Impartial assurance: We provide an independent, objective review, giving confidence to trustees, donors, and beneficiaries.

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What our Customers Think

Testimonials

Take a look at some of these reviews from our happy software users. Want in on our great service and support? Go ahead and Get in Touch.

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I act as independent examiner to the local parish church and as such my involvement with the accounts is very much just on an annual basis. The church has used Data Developments for around 6 or 7 years and throughout that period I have needed some advice each year to assist me in my work.

J Schofield

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Amazing service, very fair cost and lots of experts to refer to. What's not to like!

A Jenkins

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What a fantastic piece of software. It did everything I needed, plus a lot more. The staff are so polite and talked me through any problems I had (although there wasn't very many). Well done to Data Developments.

Linda

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I have used this company’s software for 7 years and have found it excellent. The technical telephone and email support I have found to be outstanding. Their support staff are professional and friendly.

J Knight

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