Internal Audit Brochure

As regulatory and investor expectations have changed, the role of the Internal Audit Department has too. Government rules have re-prioritized workloads, while stakeholders at all levels expect more. Shareholders demand greater returns. Business executives want to improve operations. As the demands increase, the levels of risk do too. Internal auditors must balance the daily demands of the business against tighter government laws like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Since 1999, we have been helping a diverse range of companies achieve this balance. Our proven, objective method can help you create a new internal audit function or supplement an existing one, within your budget. Our goal is help you control costs, reduce risk and improve profits.

A changing landscape
SOX was introduced in 2002. This law, in particular, forced some internal audit staffs to shift their focus away from traditional auditing functions like governance, risk management and operational projects. As a result, many companies may have SOX experts on staff, but lack internal auditors with the skills to manage other key projects.

Companies are now looking at ways to rebalance the role of the internal audit.

How we can help
Industry organizations like the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) recommend that public companies have internal auditing staffs that match the size and nature of their business. However, most companies can’t afford to staff this way. That’s where we can help. We can assist with a single project, or we can provide a complete outsourcing solution.

If you need help with rebalancing your whole audit process, we will start by identifying the areas with the greatest risks for error and opportunities for improvement. We will review your company’s internal controls and offer an unbiased view. Then, we’ll build a plan to improve your financial and information systems, management procedures and operations.

We pride ourselves on giving timely and concise recommendations that are based on a cost/benefit model aligned with your business objectives. The result: increased operating efficiency and shareholder returns.

Our services
Our clients rely on us for:

• Advisory services for Boards of Directors, audit committees and management
• Risk management and evaluation
• Fraud management: governance, assessment, prevention, detection and investigation
• Financial regulatory compliance: assessment, monitoring and testing
• Transaction monitoring, data mining and analysis
• Corporate governance initiatives
• Benchmarking
• Training and education on emerging issues
• Operations assessments
• Best-practice recommendations
• Recommendations to reduce costs, enhance revenues and improve profits

All of our services are available on a flexible staffing basis, including:

CO-SOURCING: Our staff of internal audit experts can help ease your workload, allowing your auditing team to focus on their core talent. Whether you need help on a project basis or are looking to supplement your existing staff, we can meet your needs.

Why choose us?