Systems and risk assurance

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We provide assurance on internal controls, whilst also adding value to the organization, for example, by way of recommendations for improvement.

Our Approach
Our audit apprhealtoach is based on a standard methodology that:

Focuses on risk

  •  Focuses on risk
  • Is system based - including the evaluation of the whole system of internal controls
  • Takes the "wider scope" view of internal audit
  • Is consistent with the Statements on Internal Auditing Standards

Our Services
At Grant Thornton we understand the essential differences between external and internal audit.

We have developed a logical, focused methodology and approach to internal audit planning, testing and reporting and are able to provide a range of internal audit services and skills suited to your organisation's particular needs.

These include:

  • The provision of a complete managed service
  • A partnership arrangement to complement existing in-house services with additional auditor man-days or management support
  • The preparation of risk analyses and audit needs assessments to focus your internal audit strategy
  • A "health check" on existing internal audit services
  • Assistance with implementing and achieving good corporate governance procedures
  • Operational reviews and fraud investigations
  • Assistance with the implementation of an internal audit function, following a standard audit approach
  • Support for filling internal audit appointments
  • Assessment of internal audit training needs for your in-house team