Audit intern
and internal control
Internal audit engagements for companies and public institutions, assessing processes and risks. We review your processes before someone else does.
Who needsthis service.
- Public institutionsInternal audit and the internal control system are required by law.
- Fast-growing companiesWhen processes stop keeping pace with volume, risks go unchecked.
- Groups with several sitesWithout an internal audit function, procedures drift from site to site.
- Funding beneficiariesFunders increasingly ask for evidence of a working internal control system.
What you receiveat the end of the engagement.
- Multi-year audit planWhat is audited, when, and with what resources.
- Risk registerRisks identified, assessed and assigned to an owner.
- Engagement reportsFindings, recommendations and follow-up on implementation.
Frequently asked questionsabout internal audit.
What is the difference between financial audit and internal audit?
A financial audit is carried out by an independent external auditor and ends with a public opinion on the financial statements. Internal audit is a function serving company management, assessing processes, risks and internal control, and its findings stay inside the organisation. Many companies need both, for different reasons.
What is the internal control system and who must implement it?
The managerial internal control system is a set of 16 standards covering organisation, risk and operational control. It is mandatory for public entities, with an annual self-assessment. We implement it from scratch or bring an existing one up to date.
Can internal audit be outsourced?
Yes. Many organisations do not have the volume for an in-house department, so the internal audit function is contracted out. Engagements follow a multi-year plan agreed with management.