Audit and Assurance

The business environment in Greece is facing unprecedented challenges. The global financial crisis, the local economic recession and the recent downgrades of the Greek State have increased the risks faced by companies operating in this market and have led to significant Government intervention and the introduction of new legislation and regulations. As the leading audit and assurance firm, PwC closely monitors these developments, provides critical information to investors and other stakeholders and a timely and constructive input to management. Our services are backed by our local knowledge and expertise derived from 30 years in the Greek market as well as our global experience in dealing with financial and business issues in the international environment.

Our office audits a large number of companies in Greece, both large and small. Our clients include large listed companies, local subsidiaries of multinationals, and family owned businesses. Our audit approach, at the leading edge of best practice, is tailored to suit the size and nature of your organisation and draws upon our extensive industry and local market knowledge. Our deep understanding of regulation and legislation means we can also help with complex reporting issues involving local GAAP compliance and IFRS compliance.

These services include:

• Statutory and regulatory audits
• Audits for international reporting
• Independent assessment of financial and non-financial data and other special-purpose assurance work
• Accounting and regulatory advice - corporate structures, technical accounting advice, compliance with current and new regulations, including International Financial Reporting Standards
• Assistance on Capital Market Transactions including Local and International Stock Exchange admissions
• Corporate Training Programmes
• Risk Assurance Services (incl. Internal Audit Services)
• Litigation support
• Fraud limitation and investigation
• Shipping - Assurance & Market Reporting