Expert Reviewers
Professional yet personable
Non-Judgemental
We do not dwell on the past, we facilitate targeted and actionable insights
Independent
Objective with fresh eyes and perspective
Who we are
We listen, calmly.
Calmsulting is a boutique consultancy that delivers independent & bespoke reviews, internal audit, remediation projects and due diligence support. Our flexible and experienced team helps Finance, Risk & Operations Leaders.
We are collaborative and rapidly resonate with an organisations needs and requirements. We are up front in what we do and how we will do it.
With an ever-increasing focus on independence for both Public Tax Accountants and Statutory Auditors we can complement these stakeholders with a greater layer of independence and transparency.
We take your privacy and personal information seriously, using UK based servers and best practice security.
We deliver with a personable approach that provides a positive and calming influence.
Our flexible team has over 80 years combined experience within a wide range of industries including professional services, travel, software, luxury goods, mining services, mining technology, pharmaceutical, health services, medical devices, education, media, agency, retail, construction, recruitment, food manufacturing, banking and insurance.
We operate in the European and APAC regions, predominantly the UK and Australia.
How we can help you
Business Health Check
An independent review for you to assess the current state of your company’s practices, this is achieved by carefully crafting and conducting mutually agreed Agreed-Upon Procedures that provide insights into core functions, controls and compliance. As you have more involvement with defining the procedures to be performed in some cases these engagements will provide a greater level of targeted insight above that of an audit.
Reviews & Due Diligence
We can help navigate sensitive investigations and reviews. We have extensive experience in remediation and rectification projects, reviews of internal controls, internal policies and procedures, external compliance as well as supporting stakeholders with M&A due diligence both buy and sell sides.
Finance Function Health Check
We adopt a risk-based approach which is designed to review, identify and prioritise potential improvements to existing finance function practices and controls.
Grant Audits, Acquittals and Independent Accountant Reports
We can support prompt and secure reviews of Funded Activities as required by bodies such as Innovate UK and DEFRA.
Retail Shrinkage & Revenue Protection Audits
We design and conduct audit programs to improve your teams compliance, identify training requirements and ultimately protect your business. Audits are designed to test your teams compliance with theft prevention policies, supplier discrepancy processes and inventory receipt and count procedures.
Interim Support
Whether you need a few days to a few months support, we can provide interim or overflow capacity for projects, audits and leave cover.
Independent Internal Audit & SOX
We provide expert support in internal audit, controls, and procedures, including compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, SOX, and J-SOX mandates. Our experience covers mapping, collating, and documenting evidence for Business Process Controls and General IT Controls.
We also support in-house audit teams through co-sourced arrangements, handling sensitive areas such as payroll and expense policy compliance, while ensuring independence and actionable insights.
Turnover Rent Audits
Independent. Clear. Trusted.
We deliver ICAEW-registered turnover rent audits that build trust and transparency across all parties to the lease — supporting asset managers, internal audit teams, and tenants alike.
Our tailored Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUPs) clarify sales-linked lease arrangements, assess consistency in turnover reporting, and strengthen confidence in how lease performance is measured and shared. These reviews help improve governance, reduce ambiguity, and support better processes for everyone involved — enabling asset managers to gain clarity and consistency across portfolios.
Meet Our Team
Your Independent Reviewers
Scott
Principal Consultant
Kasia
Lead Retail Consultant
Kasia is a retail specialist with hands-on management experience across iconic UK and Australian brands. She understands the day-to-day realities of department stores, boutiques, and FMCG – including health and organic sectors. Her experience spans concession management, supplier income, and in-store activations. Kasia is known for improving customer experience, reducing shrinkage, and ensuring consistent store presentation – all of which help drive sales and support reliable reporting.
Sandra
Senior Consultant
Sandra has extensive corporate accounting experience in a variety of industries including labour hire / recruitment, education, trades and maintenance, motorcycle dealership and multinational manufacturing. With recent experience in migrating a transactional finance function to managed services as well as supporting and reporting into a Corporate Head Office in Sweden. Sandra has strong rectification, reconciliation and controls experience.
Brian
Senior Consultant
Brian has extensive corporate accounting experience in a variety of industries including professional services, mining services, insurance brokerage, pharmaceutical, multinational food manufacturing as well as recent experience within a tech start-up. Brian has experience within the Australasian region including a secondment in PNG as well as supporting Fiji operations. Further has strong cleansing/rectification experience and well versed in liaising with external auditors, internal auditors and tax accountants.
Our Basic Working Process
How we work with you
01.
Discovery
With over 80 years combined experience we quickly resonate with your organisations needs and requirements. In line with our professional and ethical responsibilities we further confirm if we have the necessary capabilities, competence and independence to support you.
02.
Terms of Engagement
Following the Discovery stage we will forward a draft engagement letter including appropriate procedures and a view of the structure of the final report for your review and consideration. A final draft, listing of working parties, IT Access (where applicable), any applicable KYC checks and timing is agreed here.
03.
Conduct Procedures
We will liaise with your contact person(s) to ensure appropriate access and materials are available for us to complete the agreed procedures. Throughout we provide regular updates and applicable queries to your team. With immediate tactful communication of significant findings to appropriate levels of management.
04.
Communicate draft findings
Once we have addressed all relevant queries we forward the draft report for your review and consideration, where you will have an opportunity to add any applicable commentary.
05.
Report of Factual Findings
Following agreement on the final draft, an executed copy of the report stating our factual findings is presented.
06.
Feedback
As part of our continuous drive to do better, we will measure your satisfaction.
Get in touch
Let us know how we can help
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