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Our services
Every engagement is led by a qualified partner who stays with you from the engagement letter to the signed report.
Audit & Assurance
Independent audits that give shareholders, lenders, regulators and donors confidence in your financial statements.
- Statutory audit (IFRS and IFRS for SMEs)
- NGO, church and donor-fund audit
- Internal audit and control reviews
- Review and agreed-upon procedures
Tax
Compliance filed on time, and planning that keeps you within the law while paying no more than you owe.
- Company income tax and development levy
- VAT, withholding tax and PAYE
- Tax health checks and reform impact reviews
- Support during tax audits and objections
Advisory
Practical help with the decisions that shape your organisation: growth, funding, structure and record-keeping.
- Bookkeeping and management accounts
- Budgets, business plans and cash-flow forecasts
- Company secretarial and CAC filings
- Due diligence and business valuation
Industries
Sector knowledge where it counts
We understand the reporting rules, controls and risks that come with your sector.
Financial services & cooperatives
Microfinance, cooperatives and thrift societies.
Consumer & retail
Shops, distributors and online sellers.
Manufacturing & trade
Inventory, costing and import duties.
Real estate & construction
Project accounting and property disposals.
Technology & start-ups
Investor-ready accounts and due diligence.
Education
Private schools, colleges and training centres.
Faith-based & not-for-profit
Churches, ministries, NGOs and foundations.
Public sector & agencies
IPSAS reporting and grant accountability.
Your role, your questions
Ask us yoursWhat leaders ask us
Business owners
Are our books ready for a bank loan or an investor?
Finance leads
Which of the new tax rules apply to us, and from when?
Boards & audit committees
Are our internal controls working the way we think they are?
Trustees & church councils
Can we show members and donors exactly how funds were used?
School proprietors
Is all our fee income captured and properly reported?
Founders
What structure should my new company start with?
About us
An audit opinion is a promise to everyone who relies on your accounts
We sign ours only when we can stand behind it. That is what acting in public interest means to us.
Royal Eagles Professional Services is a firm of chartered accountants providing audit, tax and advisory services. Our work follows International Standards on Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards, and every engagement is governed by the profession's code of ethics.
IntegrityStraightforward and honest in every professional relationship.
ObjectivityIndependent judgement, free of conflict or undue influence.
CompetenceCurrent knowledge of standards, tax law and your sector.
ConfidentialityYour information is used only for the work you engage us to do.
Compliance calendar
Upcoming filing dates
Late returns attract penalties and interest. These are the dates most companies work to.
| Obligation | Due | Next due |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE remittance | 10th, monthly | |
| Withholding tax remittance | 21st, monthly | |
| VAT return and payment | 21st, monthly | |
| Employer's annual PAYE return | 31 January | |
| Company income tax return | Year-end + 6 months | See planner |
Year-end planner
Choose your financial year-end to see the dates that follow from it.
Start audit fieldwork by—
Signed accounts target—
Company income tax return due—
Fieldwork and sign-off dates are our recommended timetable. Statutory dates are a general guide; confirm the rules for your entity with us.
Contact Royal Eagles
Let's talk about what you need
Tell us about your organisation and your deadline. A partner will reply within one working day with next steps and a fee estimate.
- Office
- Suite 7, His Grace, Odo-Ona, Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Phone
- +234 805 936 8362
- info@royaleagles.ng
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Interested in a career at Royal Eagles?
We welcome graduates, ICAN students and experienced professionals who care about getting the numbers right. Send your CV to info@royaleagles.ng.