# Audit and assurance

No matter your industry, you need a partner that strengthens your trust in the numbers, stays ahead of regulatory compliance, and makes complexity transparent. We lower your risk, increase your credibility, and enhance your visibility. With this foundation in place, you can focus on your business while we safeguard its integrity.

## The right audit and assurance team is crucial as regulations constantly change.

Our team brings a thoughtful, tailored approach to every client. We recognize that each organization has distinct goals and strengths, which is why our work is designed to fit your specific needs.

Whether it’s risk assessments, internal controls, or compliance processes, our service offerings are practical, effective, and right-sized. The result is a clear, well-supported foundation that helps your organization move forward with confidence.

## Specialized services

### Compliance

Audits, Reviews, Compilations, [IT Controls](https://www.sikich.com/accounting-audit-tax-consulting/consulting-services/governance-risk-and-compliance-services/), [Tax](https://www.sikich.com/accounting-audit-tax-consulting/tax-services/)

### Risk Management

[Cybersecurity](https://www.sikich.com/technology/cybersecurity/), [Forensics and Valuations](https://www.sikich.com/advisory-services/forensics-valuation/), [Transaction Advisory](https://www.sikich.com/advisory-services/transaction-advisory-services/)

### Application Consulting

[Data and AI](https://www.sikich.com/technology/data-and-ai/), [ERP](https://www.sikich.com/technology/erp-services/), [CRM](https://www.sikich.com/technology/crm-customer-engagement/), and [Regulatory, Quality and Compliance](https://www.sikich.com/advisory-services/regulatory-quality-and-compliance/)

### Business Process Solutions

[Finance and accounting services](https://www.sikich.com/accounting-audit-tax-consulting/outsourced-accounting/), [IT and Security Managed Services](https://www.sikich.com/technology/cybersecurity/mssp-security-provider/), [Marketing and Communications](https://www.sikich.com/advisory-services/marketing-communication/)

## Insight

## Check out our perspective in Inside Public Accounting

### AI “super-consultants” are the future of accounting

[Learn more](https://insidepublicaccounting.com/2026/02/23/perspectives-from-the-profession-ai-super-consultants-are-the-future-of-accounting-but-more-humanistic-than-you-think/)

## Industry-focused audit and assurance

### Construction and real estate

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/construction-real-estate)

### Federal government

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/governmentservices/government-federal)

### Government contractors

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/government-contractors)

### Insurance

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/insurance-industry-technology/)

### Life sciences

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/life-sciences)

### Manufacturing and distribution

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/manufacturing/)

### Nonprofit

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/not-for-profit)

### Private equity

### Professional services

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/advisory-services/professional-services)

### State and local government

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/industries/governmentservices/government-state-local)

### Title IV

[Learn more](https://www.sikich.com/accounting-audit-tax-consulting/audit-assurance/title-iv-audit-and-consulting/)

## Leadership

Richard Lynch

Principal

[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlynch/)

[Email](mailto:richard.lynch@sikich.com)

## Ready to get started?

## News, Updates & Insights

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### Sikich managing principal Richard Lynch featured on Accounting Voices  
[Read More](https://www.sikich.com/insight/sikich-managing-principal-richard-lynch-featured-on-accounting-voices/)

### Sikich internal audit consultant Jesse Laseman featured in Internal Auditor  
[Read More](https://www.sikich.com/insight/sikich-internal-audit-consultant-jesse-laseman-featured-in-internal-auditor-2/)

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[Read More](https://www.sikich.com/insight/takeaways-for-plan-sponsors-from-the-plansponsor-2026-national-conference/)

### Sikich earns a spot on Accounting Today’s Top Firms by AUM for the second year in a row  
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