FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We've put together answers to the questions clients ask most, covering scheduling, what to expect during fieldwork, and what happens after delivery. Clear communication is part of how we work, so if you don't find what you're looking for here, just reach out.

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  • Yes, our audit program includes an onsite field visit at the Auditee’s corporate office. Days in the field and the number of staff onsite will vary per engagement.

    However, onsite fieldwork is typically less than one week and results in a significantly reduced overall audit timeline.

  • The answer is simply, it depends. Factors that have an impact on audit report delivery include the type of audit, data complexity and contractual complexity.

    Anchor Audit’s goal is to deliver the audit report within 45 days following the conclusion of fieldwork.

  • Anchor’s audit program is priced on a monthly retainer fee basis for multiple audits conducted annually, or priced on a per engagement-specific flat fee basis. 

    Our retainer-based and flat fee pricing models ensure the independence and integrity of all audits conducted by our firm.

  • Engagement-specific audit pricing is based on multiple factors including, anticipated complexity within the distributor data, anticipated complexity within the distribution agreements, audit period, number of content owners represented on a given distributor engagement, number of content properties included within the audit review (i.e. number of television networks, broadcast stations, number of film titles, etc.).

    • Subscription-based: Cable/Satellite Television and Streaming Services

    • Revenue and Royalty Share Assurance

    • Distribution Agreement Compliance/Contractual Compliance

    • Transaction-based: Movie and video game titles

  • Yes, our audit program does include audits outside of the United States, including Europe, Latin America, Canada and the Asia Pacific region.

  • We are located in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado.

  • Several reasons, including:

    • Our knowledge base and experience in this niche type of audit work

    • Our size, we do not outsource any of our audit functions to other companies

    • The technology and specialized audit software we utilize creates ongoing efficiencies

    • Due to the nature of the work, our pricing is never based on a predetermined gross margin requirement, as is often the case with other, large corporate audit firms

    • Our goal is to leave each audit with no stone unturned