Historical Financial Statement Review
Review services are regulated by Review Engagement Standard (SPR) 2400 (Revised 2023) issued by the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IAPI). These services are provided by public accountants (practitioners) to obtain limited assurance on an entity's historical financial statements. This service involves conducting inquiries of management and other individuals responsible for financial information, as well as analytical procedures, without extensive audit procedures. This process aims to identify whether anything has come to the practitioner's attention that causes them to believe that the financial statements are not fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework (such as SAK or IFRS).
User Objectives
The primary objective of review services for users (such as management, owners, creditors, or regulators) is to obtain limited assurance on the fairness of the historical financial statements, which supports more informed economic decision-making than without assurance, but is more efficient than an audit. Users receive the following benefits:
• Limited assurance on reliability:
Helps identify potential material errors, making the financial statements more reliable for internal analysis, credit applications, or external reporting.
- • Moderate efficiency and cost:
Cheaper and faster than an audit, suitable for small-to-medium-sized entities or recurring engagements requiring moderate assurance.
• Transparency and communication:
The practitioner's report explains the nature of the review, management's responsibilities, and its limitations, allowing users to assess the risks themselves without relying entirely on the practitioner.
Overall, this service enhances the credibility of the financial statements without claiming full assurance, emphasizing management's responsibilities. If higher assurance is required, users are advised to turn to an audit.

