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Even Small Businesses Need An Accounting Software

Why Your Business Needs An Accounting Software Research has shown that over 98 percent of Nigeria’s Micro and small scale businesses do not have formal or what we may call a standard book-keeping culture. While most of ... Read More

Solving Your Business Risks

    Businesses face a myriad of challenges that leave them vulnerable to many forms of risk, including regulatory, reputational and litigation, among others. Evolving legal and ethical obligations pose constant challenges to a business and often in-house counsel are on the front ... Read More

Demystifying the International Financial Reporting Standards.

IFRS Immersion Course For Accountants, Auditors & Finance Personnel This 3-Day IFRS immersion training has been designed to teach in-depth knowledge about IFRS with practical application examples.The training sessions will be led by subject-matter professionals with deep IFRS and Nigeria Statement of Accounting Standards experience. Attendance at this programme will provide the participants opportunity to discuss practical issues on application of IFRS and to ensure effective compliance with IFRS. Certificates will be awarded to all ... Read More

PML ADVISORY PARTNERS WITH E-TRENDS TECHNOLOGY INDIA

   Indian based accounting solution company, E-trends Technologies India has  signed a partnership deal with PML  advisory limited to provide solution to the  mounting challenges  of managing , controlling and reporting internal  audit  system that are confronting emerging and ... Read More

Your SME Needs a Financial Plan

    A financial plan is a forecast of future performance for a business, usually prepared using spreadsheet software. Small businesses can benefit greatly from taking the time to do a financial plan at least annually. The plan helps a small ... Read More

Seven Steps To An Effective Risk Based Audit

  An important in the internal auditor's toolbox, risk-based auditing effectively serves the three primary roles of internal auditing — to provide feedback on the adequacy of internal control, to provide a source of information for monitoring risk, and to provide identification and communication ... Read More

Your Company Needs A Better Risk Management Approach

  The world has learned the hard way over the past year that most companies have done a bad job of managing risk. And not only banks and investment firms. Accenture’s Global Risk Management Study  found that executives at business enterprises across a wide range of industries believe overwhelmingly that they ... Read More

External Auditors: An Ally or Opponent?

  External Auditors: An Ally or Opponent? Unfortunately, the finance departments of many companies mistakenly believe that having an external audit annually is part of their internal control structure they can rely on to ensure their financial statements are accurate and their internal controls are sound.   While the objective of an external audit ... Read More

What are the benefits of having professional financial advice?

Professional financial advisors have years of training, tools, and experience working with many different clients and situations. Because of their broad experience, professional advisors can quickly assess your needs and offer advice that reflects the best practices of the financial industry and is appropriate for your particular needs. In addition, and ... Read More

NEWS: “IFRS will promote corporate governance” – FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) has said the convergence to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by Nigeria will promote corporate governance in the country. This, according to the Council, will also enhance foreign direct investments and national economic growth. Chairman, Governing Board of the FRCN, Mrs. Maryam Ladi Ibrahim ... Read More

Even Small Businesses Need An Accounting Software

Section 1.3(1) of Guidance on Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requires that every Public Company and Public Interest Entity (PIE) are required to file, on annual basis, its audited financial statements including a report on Management assessment on internal control over financial reporting, to the Commission and Council. Public companies and PIEs were mandated to report on ICFR in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

In the subsequent year of adopting ICFR, organizations transition from the initial design and implementation phase into a period of testing, and continuous improvement.

While the first year focuses heavily on establishing frameworks, policies, and control documentation, the second and subsequent year is about strengthening execution, adapting practices into daily operations, and achieving sustainable compliance.

PML Offering in subsequent reporting year

To achieve subsequent years’ objectives around report on ICFR, PML is pleased to offer the following:

  1. Perform walkthrough and substantive testing to confirm that controls are operating as designed.
  2. Identify gaps between documented processes and actual practices.
  3. Provide recommendations and hands-on support to address control deficiencies noted during the first year.
  4. Streamline redundant controls and align them with evolving business processes.
  5. Support management in preparing reliable internal and external reports for regulators, auditors, and investors.
  6. Conduct training and awareness programs to strengthen accountability and control ownership.

With PML Professional Services as your ICFR partner, your year 2 and subsequent year of ICFR report is about turning your compliance into competitive advantage and enhanced confidence in the numbers reported in your financial statements.

For more information on your 2025 ICFR assessment and readiness for attestation, please contact Adeola Adesanya on 08038499321 or aadesanya@pml.com.ng.

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